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ZZSPIRAL1
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Mar 26, 2013

Can I use a 50 amp connection for my 30 amp RV?

Probably a dumb question. I locked up a reservation at SILVER STRAND SB, CA. Let me just say reservations for 5 nights in early July on the beach is tough, so I was in a hurry. Anyway, Reserve Amer...
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TubaPete
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Mar 26, 2013
K3WE wrote:
Pet peeve here...JUST SAYING 30 amps or 50 amps is only 1/2 the story


Amen. These are just labels and neither totally describes the electrical supply. Moreover, they are only limits, not what you will actually use. Suffice to say, with a proper adapter (i.e. dogbone,) you will be fine. And MOST 50A pedestals also have a 30A socket.

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