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

ZZSPIRAL1 wrote:

Noted. I don't have a surge protector. I should probably invest in one.

you should NOT invest in a surge protector. you SHOULD invest in a multi function surge protector. do not throw 90$ away, spend $250 and get a good one.
bumpy

This is what a RV50A-30A "DOGBONE" adapter looks like...


This is what a RV30A-15A "DOGBONE" adapter looks like...


Another item you should have in your trailer somewhere where you can glance at it is this RV120VAC plug-in VOLTMETER. The beauty of this 120VAC VOLTMETER is it has the safe "GREEN" scale shown on the meter panel.


Yet another MOST USEFUL item to have aboard is a good quality 10GAUGE (10-3) heavy duty extension cord. (Mine is 50-foot long) You can probably get away with a 12GAUGE (12-3) extension cord for this purpose but DO NOT rely on the most common 14-GAUGE (red-orange) you find at most stores like LOWES and WALMART.


These items are almost a must have have addition to your RV TOOL BOX for having the right adapters on hand for shore power hookups when you are on the road camping.

Works good for me at any rate...

Roy Ken

ZZSpiral1, yes, invest in a surge protector. It's an inexpensive ($129.00) insurance policy.

WoodGlue

xPIXx wrote:
The "dog bone" will give you 25 amps not 30 as it uses one leg of the 50 amp service. Most places that offer 50 amp service also have a 30 amp plug in the service box. But having the dog bone adapter is a good item to have, a few times my surge protecter showed a problem on a 30 amp plug and I used my adapter to run off of the 50 amp plug.

Just for correct info: Actually a 50 - 30 dogbone will supply 50 amps available on the one leg it taps. The 50 amp socket has a 50 amp breaker on each hot leg. Not a big deal because your 30 amp system should have the required internal 30 amp main breaker for your protection. :)

xPIXx wrote:
The "dog bone" will give you 25 amps not 30 as it uses one leg of the 50 amp service. Most places that offer 50 amp service also have a 30 amp plug in the service box. But having the dog bone adapter is a good item to have, a few times my surge protecter showed a problem on a 30 amp plug and I used my adapter to run off of the 50 amp plug.

Noted. I don't have a surge protector. I should probably invest in one.

The "dog bone" will give you 25 amps not 30 as it uses one leg of the 50 amp service. Most places that offer 50 amp service also have a 30 amp plug in the service box. But having the dog bone adapter is a good item to have, a few times my surge protecter showed a problem on a 30 amp plug and I used my adapter to run off of the 50 amp plug.

In this country you may assume that the electrical devices you buy will be safe.

50 to 30 UL listing

robsouth wrote:
There is an adapter commonly called a "dog bone" which converts 50AMP service to 30AMP service. Available online at many places, and at most Wal-marts.

I was just looking at Amazon. I assume they're safe.

There is an adapter commonly called a "dog bone" which converts 50AMP service to 30AMP service. Available online at many places, and at most Wal-marts.