UPDATE Splicing 30A plug to 50 amp cord
First of all, don't tell me to buy a new 50A plug. We are in southern Mexico and there are none to be had. On Amazon US I have seen them for under $20.00. On Amazon Canada the Camco 55255 Power Gr...
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Aruba.. So you know. I have a cord not unlike what he describes, it is safe, Since it plugs only into the 30 amp outlet there is no way to "Draw 100 amps" because the park breaker will limit it, HARD, even as it is doing now.. In fact he mentioned he is plugged into a 30 amp outlet if I'm not mistaken.
So it's safe, if done properly, and several have posted the proper way to do it.
The only real danger is if bare wires touch. This is why I suggested a junction box and pigtail method.. I'd use what I call "Acorn Nuts" this is a nut with a bolt (All brass) with a slot in it, inserted in the slot is a "T" shaped piece the top of the T extends out the slot and is pressed (toward the head) by the nut, the "Upright" part of the "T" is inside the nut for stability.
These come in various sizes and are commonly used to connect wires to ground rods.. Very strong, Very solid,, Then tape the bejesus out of it and finally shoot the box full of "Good Stuff" foam to insure those wires NEVER touch.
So it's safe, if done properly, and several have posted the proper way to do it.
The only real danger is if bare wires touch. This is why I suggested a junction box and pigtail method.. I'd use what I call "Acorn Nuts" this is a nut with a bolt (All brass) with a slot in it, inserted in the slot is a "T" shaped piece the top of the T extends out the slot and is pressed (toward the head) by the nut, the "Upright" part of the "T" is inside the nut for stability.
These come in various sizes and are commonly used to connect wires to ground rods.. Very strong, Very solid,, Then tape the bejesus out of it and finally shoot the box full of "Good Stuff" foam to insure those wires NEVER touch.
