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stressmaster
Explorer
Jul 24, 2021

Electrical help adapter do/don't

2005 Kodiak skamper 160 by thor

The plug in camper says 30A but I found a adapter that plugs into 15A. Is this safe? Also should I get a 50A to 30A adapter when out camping? Not sure what campsites have for hookup now days.

Also looking for a extension cord. Obviously a normal one even the heavy duty probably would not be safe.

Has fridge, microwave, heater, AC, A inverter somewhere as also has a old tv and 120v plugs
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2021
    Yup, with a 30 amp RV, the following adapters are a good idea, ALONG with the knowledge to know how that limits your use of 120 VAC electrical loads:

    15 male to 30 female adapter-- limits max 120 VAC load to 15 amps.

    50 amp male to 30 amp female-- the 30 amp breaker in your RV still limits your max 120 VAC load to 30 amps.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jul 24, 2021
    Try to pick adapters that are "dog bones". They are safe. I carry a 15 to 30, a 50 to 30, and a 30 to 15.

    For extension cords use ones with #10 wire.

    If plugging into a 15 amp shore power #12 may work well. Just don't exceed 1800 watts of total demand.

    I love my kill-a-watt meter.

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