Already asked--30 to 50 amp
First: I know this has been discussed in detail.... Hi, I am a new travel trailer owner and saw this in other threads but wanted clarification. We have a 2014 Starcraft AR-One 16 BH. It is a 30 ...
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Don't sweat it.
Starcraft probably has it written, "Connect shore power cord only to 30amp 120V receptacle". That is a two-fold admonishment: only 120V (not 240V) and for full functionality of the trailer 30 amp service is required (not your garage 15 A circuit).
Here's what happens when you use your 30 A adaptor on a 50 A pedestal: There are four wires to the 50A pedestal receptacle. Two of these wires are 120V powered, one neutral and one ground. Your adaptor connects to one leg of the power, one neutral, and one ground.
Your RV's 30 amp load center will limit the draw of any electrical devices to 30 amps (not really that precise as the main breaker has it's own specification but accurate enough for this discussion).
I would suggest you buy two things, a handheld multimeter and a 120V circuit tester that has the small lights and will alert you to potential power source problems. Both of these can be had for less than $10.
Starcraft probably has it written, "Connect shore power cord only to 30amp 120V receptacle". That is a two-fold admonishment: only 120V (not 240V) and for full functionality of the trailer 30 amp service is required (not your garage 15 A circuit).
Here's what happens when you use your 30 A adaptor on a 50 A pedestal: There are four wires to the 50A pedestal receptacle. Two of these wires are 120V powered, one neutral and one ground. Your adaptor connects to one leg of the power, one neutral, and one ground.
Your RV's 30 amp load center will limit the draw of any electrical devices to 30 amps (not really that precise as the main breaker has it's own specification but accurate enough for this discussion).
I would suggest you buy two things, a handheld multimeter and a 120V circuit tester that has the small lights and will alert you to potential power source problems. Both of these can be had for less than $10.
