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Use 30 AMP in 50 Post?

Mike_Leslie
Explorer
Explorer
We are going to a new campground that advertises 50 AMP service in all sites. Does that mean we can't use our 30 AMP? We don't have 50.

Or would they have 30 and 50???
Mike Leslie
2003 Winnebago Minnie
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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
I just bought a 50-30 adapter. I now use it when 50A is available. nice to have! One question I have and I can`t find anywhere....is the one leg of the adapter dead or did they tie the 2 legs together when they go from 50A to 30A?
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
A bad day camping is
better than a good day at work!

empty_nest
Explorer
Explorer
Bought the adapter but haven't used it yet. Booked into a 50 amp site, this summer, but found the pedestal also had 30 amp receptacle. Good to have on hand, though, in case you get the worn out 30 amp.
2008 38' Winnebago Adventurer
2012 Jeep Wrangler (Toad)
03 Ranger 520 DVX - 225 hp. Evinrude

tenbear
Explorer
Explorer
Only once, in 14 years, have I stayed in a CG that had only 50A hookups. At that time I didn't have an adapter. The office loaned me a 50 to 30 adapter, no cost.
Class C, 2004/5 Four Winds Dutchman Express 28A, Chevy chassis
2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Camped in 45 states, 7 Provinces and 1 Territory

FrankShore
Explorer
Explorer
50 to 30 Adapter

Chances are that they will have 30 AMP available, but you should always carry an adapter just in case!

2014 F-250
2014 Minnie Winnie 2351DKS (Traded In-Burnout-Use A Surge Protector!)
2015 Arctic Fox 22G (Great Trailer But Heavy - Traded In)
2018 Lance 1685 w/ Solar & 4 Seasons Package
1999 Beneteau 461 Oceanis Yacht
En Norski i en Fransk bรฅt - Dette mรฅ jeg se!

jk31668
Explorer
Explorer
i always use a 50 amp adapter and outlet as I know this way I will get a solid 30 amps. many 30 amp outlets are worn and only give you 26 to 28 amps.

wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
Most will have both. But to be safe, go buy a 50->30 adapter. You may never need it, but good to have if you do.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT