50 Amp plugging into 30 amp service
My kids, new to RVing, bought a big toy hauler wired for 50 amp service. My experience is all 30 amp RVs. They tell me that a few of their destinations for their planned trip have 30 amp pedestals o...
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CA Traveler wrote:
I installed a separate circuit with 2x 20A plugs and with an extension cord can plug into a 20A pedestal plug along with the 30A pedestal plug. ie I have 30+20A available (3600+2400W) vs a 50A pedestal (12000W).
The extra circuit is primarly used for 2x ceramic heaters when it's cool.
Though there ARE some "work arounds" for those who are really electrically savvy, I don't see this as good advice for what the OP said:
"My kids, new to RVing.... "
A standard 30 amp male to 50 amp female is the "short answer".
