50 amp cheater box

Lantley wrote:

wa8yxm wrote:

Lantley wrote:
An RVsafepower transfer switch will allow you to tap into the 20 amp outlet on a 30 amp site. It will also work on GFCI circuits.
I own one and it works great.
I have use it at several state parks. It allows me to run both A/C's on a 30 amp site without issue.
RV Safepower (modern cheater box)

And I thought 100 for the PSRV product was steep

But yes. This is the best way to do it. 100% protected and will work.

It is what I would recommend less you can get the PSRV product which far as I know is no longer made or have the skills to make one yourself.

I agree the device is not cheap, but it works. It has been a game changer for me. Prior to having the transfer switch I had given up on most state parks. I found myself chasing 50 amp sites which often meant private parks vs. state parks. Some of my favourite places were scratched from my list because they only offered 30 amp sites.
Call me wimp but I need both A/C's cranking during the summer months, otherwise my RV will struggle to remain cool if only 1 A/C unit is available.
The RV safe power switch ensures I can run both A/C's on a 30 amp site.
Fortunately it has not let me down yet. I do understand there could be a scenario where the switch will not work, but I have not been shot out at a 30 amp site yet. GFCI circuits are no problem.
Don't get me wrong I enjoy private parks and resort type places but I also enjoy state parks as well.
I generally pick best available for the location. Prior to the RV safepower my decision was based on best available with 50 amp service.
However the RV safepower has changed the game back to best available 50 amp sites are no longer the determining factor.
The RV safepower has allowed me to use my 50 amp RV at both public and private CG"s without worrying about 30 amp only situations.
It hasn't taken long for the device to pay for itself.
The difference in price between state parks and private parke can easily be $30-$50 a night. Doesn't take many nights to add up to $350.00

Don't take this the wrong way, but there is nothing special about that box, its nothing more then a dpdt switch. simply wiring a direct extension cord to the ac would do the same thing, apparently the 20 amp and 30 amp connectors are on different breakers at the places you stay, your not magically getting more power with this box.