50 amp rig using 30 amp pedestal
when plugged into 30 amp pedestal, the monitor panel shows 2 legs (or at least 2 separate 120 volt readings. Now I understand, I think, why 50 amp power plug would show 2, 120 volt lines because there...
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"Is the motor home electrical system splitting the 30 amps to 2 15 amp lines for distribution in the coach where when plugged into 50 amps the monitor would split into 2 50 amp circuits of 120 volts"
NO, The previous explanations stand, but the system combines to ALL the breakers in your panel. No split at all but the 30 amp feeds all 120 systems equally. This is why you see Burnt/pitted prongs on 50 to 30 amp adapters on the 30 amp side. People run more current thru their RV (on 30 amp adapted) than the Supply can handle and the weakest point is that 30 amp end plug. Which heats up and then burns/discolors. ALWAYS replace your 50 to 30 adapter when you see this problem. Doug
NO, The previous explanations stand, but the system combines to ALL the breakers in your panel. No split at all but the 30 amp feeds all 120 systems equally. This is why you see Burnt/pitted prongs on 50 to 30 amp adapters on the 30 amp side. People run more current thru their RV (on 30 amp adapted) than the Supply can handle and the weakest point is that 30 amp end plug. Which heats up and then burns/discolors. ALWAYS replace your 50 to 30 adapter when you see this problem. Doug
