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driller
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Dec 21, 2016

30 to 50 amp. Problem adapter/converter melting and failing

30 amp service to 50 amp RV. Problem with adapter/converter melting and failing. We have a 2011 CrossRoads Sahara Cruiser CF30ES with 50 amp service. Our last trailer was only 30 amp so that’s what I...
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Sam_Spade
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Dec 21, 2016
driller wrote:
30 amp service to 50 amp RV. Problem with adapter/converter melting and failing.


You are trying to suck too much power out of that 30 amp circuit.
It is somewhat surprising that the breaker isn't tripping occasionally.
I would be concerned that the breaker is bad.

You need to get some load OFF OF THE MAIN ELECTRIC SERVICE inside the trailer. A completely separate extension cord on a different circuit probably would do that.

What you are doing now is DANGEROUS.

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