Thanks for the info.
But, in regards to the "SERIOUSLY overloading the 30 amp supply cord" comment, I don't think that's true. When I am plugged into the 50 amp outlet using my 50 to 30 "dogbone" adapter, I believe it's only pulling power from one "leg" of the 50 amp outlet. Maybe someone smarter than me can chime in to explain that better.
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
The fridge only draws about 325 watts on electric, so it is not much of a load. The water heater is about 1231 watts in my RV, and that is quite a good portion of the 3600 watts available.
It is perfectly normal to not trip the pedestal breaker when running a 50 to 30 amp adapter. If you are doing so, you are SERIOUSLY overloading the 30 amp supply cord. There is a possible fire risk, if this is happening.
NLPRacing wrote:
I can't remember if I tried running the fridge & water heater on propane while plugged in on shore power. I'll try that too to see if that makes a difference. Most places we camp at have 50 amp available. What's kind of funny is that when I use my 50 to 30 amp adapter, we usually trip the pedestal breaker less than when we are plugged into the 30 amp on the same pedestal. I'll keep you updated.
