30 amp rv
First time rv owner Have reserved a few stops at rv camps for Spring. Just wondering, do I need to request a 30 amp hook up when they offer both 30 and 50 amp hook ups? You can see I am a rookie. ...
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roadrat57 wrote:
Roadrat here.
Thanks for the suggestions.
So with a 50 amp adapter I can connect my 30 amp rv system, if I want, without damaging my rv electrical system? By the way, how many amps does a typical home outlet put out? I have my rig plugged into my home outlet using a heavy duty extension cord and an adapter for the 30 amp rv .
Thanks
You can use a 50 amp adapter and it's actually better when running something like the ac because you actually have a heavier gauge wire providing the power. A 50 amp set up is two 50 amp legs and a neutral and ground. When you adapt to it your are then running on a heavier gauge wire. A very worthwhile accessory is a Progressive Industries electrical system protector. I installed the onboard model so it's not out at the pedestal.
Home circuits are 15 or 20 amp depending on wire gauge. It's fine running on the extension cord but I wouldn't run the heavy appliances like ac, micro, hair dryer etc.
Again, just remember if you ever have a receptacle installed out in your garage or wherever, be sure it's 120 volts and not 240.
Supposed electrician wired a box with 240 on the pole at my sons hunt camp and blew his converter. Son replaced the converter and supposed elec guy rewired the box. My son said his rig was doing weird stuff and I went up and looked at the wiring and it had reversed polarity.
