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What if your RV is a 50 amp RV with a four-prong power cord plug, but the campground doesn't have a 50 amp outlet? That happens often, so you should always carry a 50 to 30 adapter. Most RVers prefer the "dogbone" type adapter. We like the "dogbone" style as well, but we prefer the more expensive type with handles, called a Power Grip. The handles make it easier to disconnect and make this adapter worth the extra money in my opinion. Your 50-amp power cord plugs into the four-prong receptacle on the adapter and then the three-prong end of the adapter plugs into the 30 amp receptacle on the campground pedestal. You can then run appliances in your RV, but you will be limited to the 30 amps from the power cord source. So you will have to manage which appliances you run at the same time. Some older campgrounds only have 20 amp service or 15 amp service. So we carry a 50 to 30 adapter AND a 30 to 15 adapter shown below. We use both adapters together when we only have 20 or 15 amp service at a campground or when plugged in at someone's home. We plug our power cord into the 50 to 30 adapter and then the three-prong end of that adapter into the 30 to 15 adapter and THEN into the pedestal. We can't run many items at once on 15 amps, but at least we can use our appliances. Now, what if you have a 30-amp RV and the campground has only 50 amp service (we have seen this a few times)? Well, you can get a 30 to 50 amp adapter. Many, many people do this and have never had a problem. Basically, you will have 50-amp potential, but your 30-amp main breaker in the RV should shut down if you try to use more than 30 amps. I personally don't like this option. It's done all the time, but there are enough risks that OUR rule of thumb is to never plug into a power source rated higher than our rig. Now, our fifth wheel is a 50 amp rig. But we are on 30 amps at least 50 percent of the time and use our 50 to 30 amp adapter a lot. We get by just fine on 30 amps. Now, with that said, if you are getting a rig for full-timing, it is our recommendation to get a 50 amp rig. You will enjoy the peace of mind and ability to run all your appliances when you have 50 amps, and you can easily go down to 30 amps when necessary. RV Parts, Hardware Suppliers has many parts, hardware, electrical 30 Amp, 50 Amp extension cords, 12 volt extension cord, RV extension cord, power cord, plug adapter, electrical supplies, conversion adapter, for you travel trailer, fifth wheel, motorhome, camper, or any rv you travel with. We offer free shipping on most of our items sold. Click on any of the rv links above and go directly to our shopping cart. Many items to choose from at fantastic prices. Also visit our online rv repair center on our home page. We offer many items and repair ideas. you can post your own ideas, sale items or any rv related message on our blog page located also on the home page. For all your Two Way Radio needs please visit Wholesale Two Way Radios, White Cloud Communications. |
