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TxTwoSome
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015

50 to 30 dog bone Adapter

I just bought a 50 amp male to 30 amp female adapter for my trailer. I was wondering if I plug into 50 amp receptacle and run my 30 amp off the adapter could it do any damage to my trailer?

I have had a few problems with the 30 amp plugs at campgrounds (loose)so I am hoping this will be a solution to that problem.

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  • kaydeejay's avatar
    kaydeejay
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2015
    TxTwoSome wrote:
    I just bought a 50 amp male to 30 amp female adapter for my trailer. I was wondering if I plug into 50 amp receptacle and run my 30 amp off the adapter could it do any damage to my trailer?

    I have had a few problems with the 30 amp plugs at campgrounds (loose)so I am hoping this will be a solution to that problem.
    You will usually get a better connection from the 50A receptacle than the 30.
    As you are only drawing from one side of the 50A service and your 30A main breaker is in the line, you are fully protected and are presenting no risk to your trailer whatsoever.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Jun 10, 2015
    Your trailer is still protected by your 30 amp breaker, so you are good.

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