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

No, I haven't seen anything that does it correctly. I figured there would be a few contractor type choices but could not find any.

The question to answer is what amperage (in total) do you want available inside the RV?

A simple 30A to 15A adapter coupled with a 3 outlet tap gives you multiple outlets for maybe $5 spent:





Again, you are limited to 15 amps in total (even though you see three 15 amp outlets) and you are missing important circuit breaker protection.

If you plan to run more than one item totaling more than 15 amps then some sort of electrical panel or sub panel is needed to give you more than one circuit.

If you plan to limit your power requirements to no more than 15 amps at one time then a basic 15 amp extension cord will give you up to 15 amps in the coach. Remember that you could easily overload the 15 amp cord if it is plugged into a 30 amp outlet and no circuit breaker will be there to trip to protect it.

One last comment (for now)... it just dawned on me - DUH! - that there is an electronics shop literally at the end of my street, AND they are avid RVers. I have emailed the specs for what I'm looking for to them to ask if they can build such an animal for me. Will let you know what I find out.

Just curious, marcopolo - have you seen any other versions of the cord I'm referring to online - meaning 30A divided into multiple 15A - suitable for RV hook-ups...?

I actually do have a message in to Marinco, markopolo, but they are closed today and tomorrow. I'll confirm the specs with them and post the answer.

Yes, each outlet is rated 15 amps - but - you can't add the outlets together to come up to 30 amps.

Link: http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|328|299260|319692&id=1563668

You're limited to 15 amps total. Call Marinco toll free 800.307.6702 and ask.

Additionally it has a twist lock type plug so it won't work with the 30 amp receptacle in an RV park.

Markopolo - the "product description" you mention does say that - but the actual electrical specs on this cord indicate that each female plug is capable of 15A.

Rex Roamer wrote:
........ I need an adapter that allows me to plug in at a campsite's 30A service and turn it into two 15A outlets..........

The Marinco Shore Power Adapter that you linked to does not do that. It only provides 15 amps from the the 30 amp outlet. Yes, you get multiple outlets but you are still limited to 15 amps in total. It says so right on the link.

Total load of attached tools must not exceed 15 amperes at 120 volts RMS, 60 Hertz or 1800 watts.

So, you are only getting 15 amps to your van anyway.

If you are just trying to split the 30 amp outlet into multiple outlets then a 30a to 15a adapter and a 2 or 3 outlet tap will do that but you leave yourself open to overloading the extension cords and any attached appliances because you're missing 15 amp circuit breaker(s) in the setup.

Thanks, Bumpyroad - I'm sure it would be pretty easy for someone with electrical skills. But just plugging into 30A shore power and then having the three 15A female plugs for my extension cords is really what I'm looking for - no wiring needed on my end.

I actually emailed the supplier of the Marinco cord - asked if they would give me a discount if I paid by check. We'll see what happens.

The Marinco not only offers three 15A outlets so I can take advantage of the full 30A hook-up, it's also GFCI - so I guess you DO get what you pay for.

I've invested about eight hours of research time now - think it's time to just buy the $91 item since it really does do exactly what I'm looking for.

NMace - can you provide a link...? I spent about an hour on Camping World's site and found no 30A male to two 15A female.

Much appreciated if you can direct me to the product listing.

Camping World has them online and in the store, about $30.00 I think.