Forum Discussion

dfoxhoven's avatar
dfoxhoven
Explorer
May 30, 2019

Tap into my 30 amp Dryer outlet for an RV outlet???

SO I have a natural gas dryer that has a 30 amp dedicated breaker. The dryer outlet looks like any old 15-20 amp outlet as I understand that it is soley for running the motor as the heating comes fro...
GrandpaKip's avatar
GrandpaKip
Explorer II
May 30, 2019
Something is wrong with this picture.
30A breaker ending in a 15A outlet? If one of the slots is sideways, it is a 20A. Still not right and could be dangerous.
Is that a single or double pole breaker?
Was there once an electric dryer there?
As for now, just plug into a 15 or 20A outlet with a dogbone until you know what’s happening with that dryer outlet.

About Travel Trailer Group

44,056 PostsLatest Activity: Dec 27, 2025