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frankraney's avatar
frankraney
Explorer
Dec 21, 2016

electrical adaptor

Am looking for a 50 amp to 15 amp adapter. Specifically the 50 amp end that connects to trailer - to a 15 amp. I can not find one. What is the plug model number that goes to the trailer (not the pedestal). If I knew that I would make my own.

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  • Byrogie's avatar
    Byrogie
    Explorer
    Dec 21, 2016
    Get a 50 to 30 and a 30 to 15/20
    There will be times you need a 50 to 30
  • garyemunson's avatar
    garyemunson
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2016
    Only use those 50 to 15 adapters to keep the batteries charged. Most anything else on a modern RV will draw too much current for a 15 amp service.
  • TakingThe5th's avatar
    TakingThe5th
    Explorer
    Dec 21, 2016
    2oldman wrote:
    Something like this?

    Amazon has all kinds of stuff.. but I'm confused on exactly what you mean.


    I've used this adapter for several years now at the S&B and it does a good job.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Dec 21, 2016
    frankraney wrote:
    Am looking for a 50 amp to 15 amp adapter. Specifically the 50 amp end that connects to trailer - to a 15 amp. I can not find one. What is the plug model number that goes to the trailer (not the pedestal). If I knew that I would make my own.
    Do you have a 50a twistlock connector on the trailer or just a 50a cord?

    Twistlock see above. Otherwise you have a NEMA 14-50 plug on your cord. PPL has this:



    http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-power-cords/110-volt-electrical-adapter.htm
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2016
    Not sure which plug, but the twist lock is NEMA L14-50 , straight blade is just 14-50.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2016
    I bought a heavy duty extension cord and a 50A female end. And made my own. Have used it for years with great results at home.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 21, 2016
    I bought a heavy duty extension cord and a 50A female end. And made my own. Have used it for years with great results at home.

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