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late_bloomer
Explorer
Sep 28, 2019

electrical question

I have 50 amp service at my pole barn, where my rv will be stored. My rv is a 30 amp tt. Would I be better off using a 50 amp surge protector, then plugging in a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter; or, using the 50 amp to 30 amp adapter, then plugging in a 30 amp surge protector?

Surge protectors are progressive industries ssp 30xl or ssp 50xl.
  • cavie's avatar
    cavie
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2019
    either one will protect your unit. Do you understand the difference between a Surge Protector, EMS, and an auto-former? 3 different pieces of equipment. You probably won't need any of them at home. At a campground all bets are off. EMS and Auto-former would be my choice. Low voltage is most common in campgrounds. especially older ones.
  • Flute_Man's avatar
    Flute_Man
    Explorer
    Sep 28, 2019
    Use the 50 to 30 adapter and a 50 amp surge protector.
    The reason I suggest a 50 amp is that sometime in the future you may upgrade your unit and have 50 amp RV.

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