Plugging 30A 5th wheel into 50A service
Will I have any problems if I plug my 30A fiver into 50A service at a RV park. I will not be drawing any more than 30A, but the park says I should pay $50 deposit to rent a "box" from them.
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joebedford wrote:Coach-man wrote:No, only those of you who use 30/50 dog bones; not us who use 50/30 dog bones.
So dog bone adaptors are ileagal devices and anyone owning them should be fined or jailed for creating an electracle hazard
I really do understand the point the people are making about undersized cables being a risk / fire hazard. However, I think the biggest risk is the poor state of repair of many 30A receptacles at campgrounds. On the whole, I think you're less at risk using the 50A receptacle if only because it probably hasn't been worn out through use.
All things equal, that is a good 30A outlet and a good 50A outlet, there is no difference in the power you will receive in a 30A trailer from the 30A outlet vs the 50A. I bought an adapter just for those cases where the 30A outlet shows to be damaged or burnt. The correct steps would be to plug in if you have to with the adapter and then ask the park to move you or replace the bad outlet. Any park that is being well run will fix such issues on their own or when it is pointed out to them.
Chris
