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JimInMich
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Sep 30, 2016

50 amp female to 30 amp male shore power cord question

I've had lots of TT with 30 amp shore power cords, so I naturally have a 30 amp RV box on the side of my pole barn. Now I'm brand new to a Class A and it's 50 amp cord. I just ordered a dog bone adapt...
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time2roll
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Sep 30, 2016
30a is 3600 watts, 50 amp is 12,000 watts.

Two air conditioners will be marginal and allow about nothing else if it even works. Fridge and water on propane and give your battery an hour+ to fully charge first. Otherwise yes all items are available for use to the limit of 3600 watts. For near continuous use it is best to limit to 24 amps (80%).

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