50amp shore power outlet to 15amp "side of house" receptacle

[DOTLDaddy]

I am having my 30amp 5th wheel converted to 50amp service. I park my RV on the side of my house, where there is a 15amp household outlet less than 8 feet away. I have always plugged my 30amp cord into that outlet, using a 30 to 15amp adapter.

Here's the deal. My 30amp cord was of the old "pull it out of the little hatch" variety. I only had to pull the cord out slightly to hook it up to the 15amp outlet. No muss, no fuss.

The new 50amp service cord will be of the "twist-lock" type. Therefore, I would have to have the entire, 25 foot cord outside, laying on the ground, in order to use it with an 50/15amp adapter. I would rather not do that.

The ideal situation would be some sort of a short, 50amp twist-lock cord or adapter that I could plug into the nearby 15amp outlet. The long 50amp shore cord not being used at all.

Any ideas would be appreciated.:@

[DOTLDaddy]

pianotuna wrote:
Secure yes, but it has much less actual contact area. Not a problem until high amperage devices are in use.

The other issue is finding one "on the road" vs going to Walmart for "standard" 50 or 30 amp connectors. You may be hard pressed to find a replacement.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
Twist lock would not be my choice for an upgrade.

Interesting post. Why not? It's likely the most secure shore power connection you can make.

Seeing as how this connector is strictly for use here at my house, I'm not gonna worry too much about finding a replacement "on the road". When I am actually camping, the normal shore cord will be used.

[pianotuna]

Secure yes, but it has much less actual contact area. Not a problem until high amperage devices are in use.

The other issue is finding one "on the road" vs going to Walmart for "standard" 50 or 30 amp connectors. You may be hard pressed to find a replacement.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
Twist lock would not be my choice for an upgrade.

Interesting post. Why not? It's likely the most secure shore power connection you can make.

[Bill_Satellite]

Hornnumb2 wrote:

DOTLDaddy wrote:
Thank you all for your suggestions. Since this electrical connection is strictly for maintaining the battery, I think I will just stick with my present 15amp outlet.

Anyway, I found this at Amazon, which looks to be exactly what I was looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/Power-TechON-RVA4016-Twist-Adapter/dp/B01K0MBYDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=15022...

Just add a battery cutoff switch then no plug is necessary.

You just have to love opinions....It's like the old saying....everyone has one!

[Bill_Satellite]

pianotuna wrote:
Twist lock would not be my choice for an upgrade.

Interesting post. Why not? It's likely the most secure shore power connection you can make.

[Hornnumb2]

DOTLDaddy wrote:
Thank you all for your suggestions. Since this electrical connection is strictly for maintaining the battery, I think I will just stick with my present 15amp outlet.

Anyway, I found this at Amazon, which looks to be exactly what I was looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/Power-TechON-RVA4016-Twist-Adapter/dp/B01K0MBYDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=15022...

Just add a battery cutoff switch then no plug is necessary.

[pianotuna]

Twist lock would not be my choice for an upgrade.

[Bill_Satellite]

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/15-amp-male-to-50-amp-female-pigtail-adapter/102427

This is nice as well and you won't have the problem with the unit you list of having the extension cord just hanging off the part you plug into the RV.

[DOTLDaddy]

Thank you all for your suggestions. Since this electrical connection is strictly for maintaining the battery, I think I will just stick with my present 15amp outlet.

Anyway, I found this at Amazon, which looks to be exactly what I was looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/Power-TechON-RVA4016-Twist-Adapter/dp/B01K0MBYDE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=15022...

[wildtoad]

In the long run you will be better served by getting an electrician to install a larger amp receptacle and use your standard power cord or if you want, have them build a short cord just for use at home.

[ScottG]

You could get a SP to plug into the outlet you plug your laptop into but it wil provide no protection if 240V is some how run through the sytem.
But with a 30A rig that is very unlikely.

On our last 30A RV, I put those induvidual SP's on everything that was sensitive; micro, TV, fridge, etc.
Now we have a 50A rig and I have an EMS on order.

[ScottG]

I would use the step down adapter and a custom made 15A extension cord.
All the materials you need are available at a H/W store.

[DownTheAvenue]

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/50a-to-15a-rv-pigtail-adapter/72436

Just order this 50 amp to 15 amp adapter

[charlysmom_dad]

We bought a Camco 55582 adapter from walmart.Its the twist in 50 amp to 30 amp, bout 1 ft long. You could then use your 30 to 15 adapter.

[ken56]

You can't go wrong by putting a dedicated 50 amp receptacle for you trailer outside the house to hook into. I know you may not need the amperage provided but it will be much more convenient and safer. We use our rig when its parked in the yard and I don't regret putting mine in. Its really not all that expensive to do.