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Rex_Roamer
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May 26, 2013

30A Male to two 15A Female Y Adapter - where is it...?

I am in the middle of a complete re-design on my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 conversion/camper van. As part of my "onboard supplies" I need an adapter that allows me to plug in at a campsite's 30A service and turn it into two 15A outlets.

It's a yellow, marine grade, "Y" adapter. I had one in the past but don't remember if I lent it to someone and never got it back, or what the heck happened.

In any event, I found a 30A to THREE 15A - but it's a high-end Marinco item and costs $91.

I thought there was one about half that price, but I can't find it anywhere.

Yes, I do have the normal little black 30A adapter (30 to 15) but that creates a plug for only one extension cord and sometimes you need more juice.

Many thanks in advance to anyone who might know what site or store to check.
  • would be a simple job to make one with one 30 amp plug, a 20 amp duplex outlet and aluminum waterproof box.
    bumpy
  • Regarding generator cords - yes, these often pop up when searching for RV cords, but they have a different "twistlock" plug.

    It's a bear to find adapters that are "female" for the generator and "male" for the campground - but if anyone has seen one, by all means, let me know.
  • BillMFI - can you provide a link to the 4 gang box you're talking about...? I just wonder what kind of wiring this would entail.

    The reason I like the Marinco (http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|328|299260|319692&id=1563668) is that it appears very safe to me. And I have two cords for inside and one for outside.

    Like I say - it's a great cord, no doubt. Was just hoping for something a little less pricey.
  • I take the 30amp power cord into my Van and plug a 4 gang GFI box into it. The GFI box gives me four 110vac outlets that I plug my Micro, fridge, tv, light and window ac into as needed. The same 4 gang box can also plug into my 900watt inverter when boondocking (not for window ac tho). Not a perfect system but works well for me. Usually there are 15amp outlets at most camgrounds which I prefer, but sometimes I have to use the 30.
  • Thanks, wsfurrie.

    My skills run more to carpentry, upholstery, flooring - with a little bit of plumbing thrown in. I'm a bit "chicken" when it comes to electrical.

    When you say change 30 amp end to RV type - what do you mean...? Would I have to splice something...?
  • I thought that Amazon would have it but I was wrong, they have splitters but not the RV kind. I would be tempted to buy a splitter and change the 30 amp end to the RV type.