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DOTLDaddy
Nomad
Aug 08, 2017

50amp shore power outlet to 15amp "side of house" receptacle

I am having my 30amp 5th wheel converted to 50amp service. I park my RV on the side of my house, where there is a 15amp household outlet less than 8 feet away. I have always plugged my 30amp cord in...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 09, 2017
Secure yes, but it has much less actual contact area. Not a problem until high amperage devices are in use.

The other issue is finding one "on the road" vs going to Walmart for "standard" 50 or 30 amp connectors. You may be hard pressed to find a replacement.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
pianotuna wrote:
Twist lock would not be my choice for an upgrade.

Interesting post. Why not? It's likely the most secure shore power connection you can make.

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