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15/30/50 SHORE POWER PLUG IN ?

Oasisbob
Explorer
Explorer
My camper, listed below, uses what I believe is, a 30 amp shore power plug. I have a 15 amp adaptor. That is the standard looking plug in right? Am I correct in thinking a 50 amp connector is 220 volts? So is there an adaptor that allows me to plug into a 50 amp box using only one side? I ask as I am using a friends property and he has only 50 amp plug. It's kind of confusing atleast to me. Thanks
Oasis Bob
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stevenal
Nomad II
Nomad II
These "adapters" don't seem to include circuit breakers. Your camper wiring and cord ahead of the camper's distribution panel is designed for use on a 30 A circuit protected with a 30 A breaker. The 50 A circuit will allow the wiring to overload and possibly catch fire. Are these things UL listed?

Note that going the other way is not a problem, since 15 and 20 A breakers will protect the 30 A rated circuit. Doesn't your friend have a 15 A receptacle?
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Corkey05
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Explorer
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Oasisbob
Explorer
Explorer
This is the answer I was hopeing for but was not sure. Thanks much
Oasis Bob
Wonderful wife 3 of 4 kids at home. 1 proudly serving in USAF
2018 Ford Explorer
2001 Bantam Trail Lite B-19

HAPPY TRAILS:)

fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
Just get a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter. You plug your 50 amp plug into it and then into the 30 amp pedestal. Easy peasy.
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