Best 30 to 50a adaptor?

Question

Switched lakes this year and the campground that a lot of friends are staying at this summer is 30a only. I normally try to stay at 50a spots, but there are a few weeks that it’s not possible. I have had an adaptor that I have used over the last 6 years on rare occasion, but it can get warm to the touch at times. Is there an adaptor that can run a WH/15k aC without getting warm to the touch? At one campground I actually set a fan at the pedestal to blow on the adaptor which kept it cool.

Just looking for a high quality 30-50 adaptor.

ca_traveler · Answer

Clean the 50A plug lugs, bright shiney clean. Buy a pigtail type adapter, not a hockey puck type. 30A is plenty to run a 15K AC but don't exceed 80%/24A, probably some minor adapter heat. This assumes the pedestal is in good shape which is always questionable for 30A plugs that are often very used and abused.

bb_tx · Answer

Did it get warm at the 30 amp end or the 50 amp end? Assuming it is a dogbone adapter.

pianotuna · Answer

Make your own dog bone adapter with larger wire. Keep the tines bright.

dintulsa · Answer

Thank you!

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