Electrical Issue 30 vs 50 Amps
Hey All!!! I have a Newmar 4018 with 50 AMP service. Just got back from a weekend where the pole was 30AMP only. I have one of those (2) 30 AMP male to (1) 50 AMP female splitter. The coach wo...
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Did you really just plug in one of the male plugs? That creates a potentially dangerous situation as the other male plug could have 120V AC on it due to feedback in the rig. DON'T DO THIS.
Was the other leg plugged into a GFCI circuit as it would have tripped and caused what you have observed.
I know they sell these adapters but you should have in depth knowledge of their shortcomings and there are several. And unless you have that knowledge they my advice is to not use this adapter.
Instead go to Wallmart, etc and buy a 30A male to 50A female adapter (2 ends not 3 ends) and you will have 120V on both 50A hot legs. You will of course be limited to 30A total by the pedestal 30A CB. This is a very common and standard RV adapter.
At the same time buy a 20A male to 30A female and then you can also plug into a 20A circuit. About $20 for both adapters.
Was the other leg plugged into a GFCI circuit as it would have tripped and caused what you have observed.
I know they sell these adapters but you should have in depth knowledge of their shortcomings and there are several. And unless you have that knowledge they my advice is to not use this adapter.
Instead go to Wallmart, etc and buy a 30A male to 50A female adapter (2 ends not 3 ends) and you will have 120V on both 50A hot legs. You will of course be limited to 30A total by the pedestal 30A CB. This is a very common and standard RV adapter.
At the same time buy a 20A male to 30A female and then you can also plug into a 20A circuit. About $20 for both adapters.
