30 amp to 50amp Adapter
Can a camper with 30amp plug in to 50amp service with a adapter? what would happen? Its still only receiving 120volt right? or No.
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jhilley wrote:tropical36 wrote:
The OP's question has been answered.
Now, I went a step further and put a 50amp plug on my 30amp service. Now use a 30/50 for when a 50 isn't available. Got tired of all the cooking with the 30amp plug and having new ones ruined with loose and burned campground outlets. So far we haven't had to use the converter cord all that much and it has remained in good condition with the 50amp plug itself, in like new condition.
First time I've heard of anyone doing that, but it is an excellent solution. Gives you a much heavier plug that won't over heat.
Yes, I thought so and really like using it much better. Some will nitpick about the 50amp breaker for protecting the smaller cord to the interior's main, but no different than using one of those dog bone 50/30amp conversion cords like the OP is talking about and pretty far fetched for it to ever cause a problem when you get right down to thinking about it clear through.
Just have to be sure and wire it right, so as not to supply 240vac to a 120vac coach.
