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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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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
May 30, 2019
I also suspect the wiring has been changed. Wondering what was done with the ground. Bonded to the neutral in the outlet perhaps? Does the 3 light tester pass muster?

Best option is to get it back to code. Use the 240V 30A dryer wiring for RV plug (120V and single CB) and run new wiring to the 20A plugs.

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