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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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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jul 30, 2013
Assuming you have a 30 amp rig.

Is it safe to hook to a 50 amp outlet with a dogbone.. Might be safer than hooking to a worn out 30 amp in the same box

Is it safe to use a 30 amp surge guard... Same answer.

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