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Passin__Through
Explorer
Sep 02, 2014

Thanks for the advice about checking receptacles

I just wanted to say thanks to those of you who have in the past cautioned everyone to check out the power receptacle prior to hooking up in a campground. Yesterday my wife and I were setting up in a ...
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ScottG
Nomad
Sep 03, 2014
Dick_B wrote:
It's amazing how many c/b are still in the `on' position when I go to connect my 30 amp cord to them. Obviously, the last camper just pulled out his plug withing shutting if off.
I'm tempted, sometimes, to plug into the 50 amp circuit which is usually in better shape and use my 50/30 adapter.


I usually do use the 50A.
They should really make it a policy to replace 30A receptacles on a regular basis - like once every year or two. They're only $5 and wear out far too quickly.

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