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Dutch_12078
May 25, 2015Explorer II
AllegroD wrote:Jim2007 wrote:
Hi All: My camper has 30amp service. The dealer gave me a adapter so that I can plug the 30amp (RV plug) into a one side (of the adapter) and plug a 110 extension cord (female end) into the other side (of the adapter) and then plug the extension cord (male end) into a standard household 110 plug (outlet) in the house. The extension cord needs to be about 80 feet long to reach the household plug. All cords are three prong. The extension cord is a heavy cord approved for outside use. Question; Is this safe for the camper and the household circuits.
The plan is to run the refrig. to cool it down. I was told not to run the A/C or any other appliances. Thanks. Jim2007
Something is not right here. 30 amp service is 110 volt. Your house receptacle is 15-20 amp 110 volt, also. Am I misunderstanding? Did the dealer add a separate 110 circuit? That is the only way you can plug in 2 separate 110 volt sources. The factory setup would likely have been a single 30 amp, 110 volt line in to a breaker panel with a couple of lines out of the internal electric panel to run items and receptacles.
Usually the 15 amp on the PS of the MH is to run small items outside, such as lights or bug zapper. It is not usually setup as a second input line.
I think you're reading things into it that aren't really there, although the terminology is a bit ambiguous. Perhaps my edits will help clear that up.
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