30amp surge protector on 50amp line
Quick search here turned up nothing. Am getting a new trailer. It’s set up for 50amp but doesn’t have the 2nd AC unit installed. Has the 50amp cord. Without the 2nd AC, I wouldn’t think that the RV w...
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fj12ryder wrote:
Due to the differences in wiring between a 30 amp cord/plug and a 50 amp cord/plug, you'd best be served getting a 50 amp EMS.
However you can use a 50-30 adapter and the park's 30 amp outlet.
The wires in the 30 amp Device are not up to 50 amp loads so do not use the park's 50 amp outlet with it.
As Ryder said. I'd up-grade to a 50 amp unit. Then you can either
A: use the one that fits the park outlet or B: use that 50-30 adapter when in a 30 amp only park.
NOTE you need that 50-30 adapter in any case.
