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paullac
Explorer
Jun 27, 2015

Are 50 amp to 30 amp plug converters reliable?

We have a 30 amp rig. Campground assigned us a 50 amp only site and we arrived at midnight so we just stayed put on batteries (I asked for 30 amp but I guess it didn't register). I have a 50 amp to 30...
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j-d
Explorer II
Jun 27, 2015
Not really an issue. The Cord-to-Adapter connection may get a little hotter than Cord-to-30A-Receptacle so be sure the contacts are clean.

Going the OTHER way, 50A coach to 30A pedestal, is very likely to overheat stuff, since the coach can present so much demand. I was afraid at first that was what you were working with.

As noted ^^^ your coach is plugged into 50A, but still protected inside with your 30A main breaker. No worries!

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