For the electrical gurus. Getting 50 Amp off two outlets?

[ov10mech]

I am considering buying a 5th wheel that has two air conditioning units with 50 amp service. The location where it will be placed permanently only has 30 AMP service, so I will not be able to run both at once. However, there is a standard outlet about 20 feet away from the camper that could technically give me the juice needed to un that 2nd AC when I need to. The question is - is it possible to somehow combine these two power sources into a single 50 AMP input? Its a bit easier on a boat because there are two separate input plugs.

[SoundGuy]

ov10mech wrote:
The question is - is it possible to somehow combine these two power sources into a single 50 AMP input?

A true 50 amp service, NO - the reason being that so-called 50 amp RV service is actually 100 amp service - i.e. 50 amps across each of 2 legs. With an adapter with one leg pulling from 30 amp service and the second leg pulling from 15 amp service your total draw will be limited to 45 amps, not 100 amps.

[john_bet]

Personally I would not do it. Retired industrial electrician.

[ScottG]

Linkaroonie

Should work.
Of course, it isn't true 50A so you'll still need to watch your loads.

[ov10mech]

I think I may have found my answer?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Camco-50-Amp-Power-Grip-Power-Maximizer-Adapter-55025/205518970?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-BASE-PLA-D26P-Plumbing%7c&gclid=CjwKCAiAxarQBRAmEiwA6YcGKE1e7p1jLh-mk3u2R7vX0o3WKXEEFOksSqxPdYobRehoXU8vvB-hAxoC0RIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CJS3iaKPv9cCFYitaQod3CkBuw