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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...
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valhalla360
Navigator
May 30, 2019
Check the voltage. If there are 3 pins and it's 120v...yes, it should be fine or just keep life simple and plug into a standard household outlet.

If you are not running the Air/Con, Electric Hot Water Heater or Microwave....you are unlikely to ever draw more than 5-10amps and a standard household outlet can easily handle the load.

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