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ZZSPIRAL1
Explorer
Mar 29, 2013

30 Amp RV to a 50 Amp post - Surge protectors and such

There seems to be a difference in opinion on whether it's "safe" to use a dog bone to connect 30 amp RV up to a 50 Amp post. What's your opinion? Additionally, I would like to order a surge protect...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Mar 29, 2013
BTW Most home plugs are rated for 15A and there are multiple drops on a 20A circuit. Hence the power available to the RV could be limited. The best plug for you would be a 30A plug followed by a dedicated 20A plug.

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