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Adventurer_Buck
Explorer
Aug 04, 2014

Problems with 50amp Class When Plugged Into 30amp Service

We have a 2012 Class A built for 50amp service. We are traveling in Canada were 30amp service has been the norm. When plugging in, we use a plug converter…nothing special or funny…just a plug that con...
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ScottG
Nomad
Aug 05, 2014
You should be able to do what your doing if everything is perfect. But if the 30A receptacle is a bit worn (normal) or there's wear in any other connection, you'll get heat.
Because of this I suggest you turn the WH over to gas and run no other heavy loads while using the AC.

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