Electric Pigtails
New RV'er with a Class A motor home. It uses a 30 amp power. Can someone please explain going "down" from a 50a, and "up" from a 15a. I understand I can use a pigtail, 50a to my 30a with no problem...
Forum Discussion
Bill.Satellite wrote:
If you want to plug your 30 amp coach into a lesser circuit like a home 15 amp plug you use the same type adapter but in this case the home circuit breaker will limit the draw and the home breaker will trip if you try to exceed the limit of the plug.
While this is technically true it is NOT a good thing to do.
If the A/C gets real close to a 15 amp draw, cords and connections tend to overheat BEFORE the breaker will trip. The old weathered outlet at the pole will likely be the first thing to go.
I tried that at home and it did not work out. The breaker tripped after a few minutes and the outlet was hot.
I think you should avoid campgrounds that provide only a 15 amp circuit or run your generator when you need A/C.
