30 amp to 50amp Adapter

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.

I have a 40' toyhauler with 50amp service. I use a 50a to 30a adapter at the trailer and use a 30a cord. I have a 30a to 50a adapter also in case I want to hook to a 50a service. I leave my heavy a$$ 50a cord at home. I would only need it to run both ACs and if it gets that hot its time to move.

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.

This is a 30AMP FEMALE to 50AMP MALE ADAPTER diagram by DMBRUSS showing that only ONE HOT leg of the 120VAC 50AMP service is being used.



We also carry one of these adapters with us to use. Alot of times the campground 30AMP PEDESTAL SERVICE is worn and showing burn marks which we DO NOT want to plug into.

A great PLAN B to have with you.

Roy Ken

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.

Yes, the 50 male to 30 amp female adapter ties into only ONE of the hots on the 50 amp outlet, the neutral and ground. So no problems.

David0725 wrote:
Can a camper with 30amp plug in to 50amp service with a adapter? what would happen? Its still only receiving 120volt right? or No.

Yes, It will work normally, and Correct. What's more the current is still limited to 30 amps
(By the main breaker inside the RV).

No problem at all folks do it all the time.

In fact, whenever it's available, we always plug our 30amp coach into the 50amp connector - they tend to be a lot less worn, make a tighter connection, and we often get 30amp hookups with circuit breakers that are really sensitive. Using the 50amp side means we never pop the breaker on the pole.

al

Saw an adapter to do just that at our local Walmart last week. About $15.

OK THANKS YOU SO MUCH!