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Pepi_s_Mom
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Aug 24, 2021

30 amp plug assistance needed

Hi, I attempted to do a search, but had little luck. If this belongs elsewhere, let me know.

I'm in a 2650BH Passport ultra lite. It's going to the junkyard before long, but I need an emergency fix to get us through the heat. Yes, we're full timers.

AC needs major repair and I'm not investing in that now. I also need new circuit breakers as two were iffy anyway, but if I don't put much on them, they're fine.

My 30 amp cord is hardwired. The shore power box is just for the 30 amp. No additional outlets. I need to be able to bypass the rig system to plug in a portable AC. Portable pulls 10 amps, but the 15 amp breaker was already screwy. Need an alternative.

Is there a piggyback type of adapter that will permit me to plug in my rig on the shore power, but also give me an outlet for AC?

I hope I was clear enough. If not, ask away. And thanks in advance.

My parents passed earlier in the year and once their estate is settled, we can look for a new rig. We're stuck in the meantime.
  • I found this and wonder if it would work. I can roof a house, but I stink when it comes to electrical stuff.

  • way2roll wrote:
    If you plug into shore power your outlets in your RV should then have power. Maybe I am missing something.


    I have power to my outlets. The portable AC pulls 10 amps. The circuit breaker is rated for 15, but I think the previous owners overloaded it more than once as it flips easily.

    I want to be able to plug in outside at the shore power post. That way, I'm not putting the portable on a crappy breaker. However, the post only has the one 30 amp outlet.

    Think of it like putting a multi plug adapter on an outlet in your home, but with the 30 amp instead. That way I can plug in outside and bypass the rig system. I hope that made more sense.
  • If you plug into shore power your outlets in your RV should then have power. Maybe I am missing something.

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