CA Traveler wrote:
ZZSPIRAL1 wrote:
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?Yes it's safe. The chances of your cord or RV wiring to the CB panel drawing more than 30A is rather remote. Sure it can happen but not likely.
Additionally, I would like to order a surge protector, and I'm leaning toward one that's 30 amps. In your opinion, is it safe to connect a 30 amp surge protector to a 50 amp post using a dog bone? Note: There's not a 50 amp RV in my future. Yes it's safe.
One more question, what do you use as a surge protector (if any) when your RV is connected to a receptacle at home? I guess these receptacles are 15 or 20 amps. Truth is, I don't know if mine are 15 or 20. It probably doesn't matter anyway, on the condition the equipment (e.g. the surge protector) is rated for more than 20 amps I prefer the Progressive Industry full power protectors. The hardwired version means it's always installed are used.
I'm amazed at the considerations that go into an electrical system. Thanks in advance for your input.......
CA Traveler before you start saying it's safe to hook to a 30 to 50 I suggest you look at the way some of the 30 amp cords are connected to the inside the trailer.
As far as how the rec are wired in a house it depends on how old your house is and whether it was built to the NEC and inspected. If it's on the newer side the rec in the gauge is on a separate circuit that is GFCI protected. Plugging your trailer into any rec is fine but you will only get the amperage that the circuit is rated for.
Denny
