can you reduce 50 amp service to 30 amp?
I have found a rv campground that I would like to use, however, they only have 50 amp service, and I need 30 amp service. Mgr tells me that he can use a reducer and I will be ok. Is this a good idea?...
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First: Though there ARE exceptions.. Most parks advertising "all 50 amp" have boxes with 3 outlets in them
One 50
One 30
One 15/20 amp duplex (yes 15 and 20 are different plugs, the outlet accepts both)
That said, you want a set of adapters.. Just in case
A 30-15 lets you plug in at home, can't run much beyond the fridge, and converter, till the batteries fill up, then you can add the water heater for a bit of cleaning. But you can run the fridge and the converter which are the two most important "Prep for travel" items.
a 30-50 Dogbone adapter lets you plug into the 50 amp outlet if either:
1: There is no 30
2: The 30 has.... Issues.
One 50
One 30
One 15/20 amp duplex (yes 15 and 20 are different plugs, the outlet accepts both)
That said, you want a set of adapters.. Just in case
A 30-15 lets you plug in at home, can't run much beyond the fridge, and converter, till the batteries fill up, then you can add the water heater for a bit of cleaning. But you can run the fridge and the converter which are the two most important "Prep for travel" items.
a 30-50 Dogbone adapter lets you plug into the 50 amp outlet if either:
1: There is no 30
2: The 30 has.... Issues.
