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06-27-2015, 12:51 PM
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30 amp to 50 amp connection
My FR 2400 class C came with a 30 amp cord with connector and I may run into a park that has only a 50 amp source. What do I need to safely use my system on a 50 amp connection. Will I burn up anything?
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06-27-2015, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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50 amp to 30 amp dogbone adapter. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...-handles/69614
No problems with mine.
crunchman
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06-27-2015, 01:02 PM
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06-27-2015, 01:12 PM
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Buy em at Walmart heck of a lot cheaper. Later RJD 
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06-27-2015, 06:03 PM
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I keep two adapters ion miner, a 15-30 and a 50-30.
I use the 50-30 a lot. When we pull into a park, if the parks 30 amp connector is flaky, I use my adapter and plug into the 50 amp outlet.
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06-28-2015, 11:58 AM
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Junior Member
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50 to 30 Amp
No one answered the question, will any harm come from doing this?
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06-28-2015, 12:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Just so fine
No one answered the question, will any harm come from doing this?
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No
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2011 Rockwood 8319SS with ProPride 3P hitch/GoodYear Marathons/TST TPMS 507
2019 F350 Ruby Red 6.7l diesel 3.31 axle electronic locker
Yamaha 3000iseb generator:Progressive Ind. EMS-HW30C : Eastern Ontario
Nights Camped: 2014 (18) 2015 (18) 2016 (36) 2017 (32) 2018 (42) 2019 (28) 2020 (35)
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06-28-2015, 12:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fonzie
No
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I got one of these for short term use.
Road Power 09528-33-88 30-50-Amp RV Power Adapter - Walmart.com
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06-28-2015, 12:44 PM
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safe over sorry
The problem with a rv is that you do travel around and hook into power sources that you take on faith.... There are more potential problems then just amps to worry about.
Get some protection, I use a progressive EMS-PT30C, but use something... some 15 to 30, or 50 to 30, or even poor quality 30 amp service is not a good thing and can cost you more then the protection... A good electrical filter will not let poor quality or wrong power in the coach....
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06-28-2015, 12:45 PM
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That's what you need. I would suggest checking on Amazon - never CW as they charge an arm and a leg for them. I actually bought my last one at the RV shop in Tampa a couple of years ago for about 1/5 of what CW was selling a lesser quality one for. If you decide not to go with the dog bone style, I would say to look for a quality product like Progressive Industries and spend a little extra for it.
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06-28-2015, 01:50 PM
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If everything is wired correctly on the pole and in your MH, No damage will occur.
IMPORTANT - Circuit breakers are there to protect the distribution system, NOT The load. If you plug a crappy small cord that has a short in it into the 50 amp outlet, The cord will probably melt down before that 50 amp breaker pops.
Inspect your equipment for damage.
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06-28-2015, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Just so fine
No one answered the question, will any harm come from doing this?
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We all answered the question you posted sharing what we use in our RV's assuming you would understand that we would not damage our trailers using these items. Buy a dogbone adapter as posted above and get a Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea. This is all you will need to protect your electical system.
Shop around for a better deal.
crunchman
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06-28-2015, 06:42 PM
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I agree with Cruchmnan. Might check with Tweetys online. I bought my PI from them.
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06-28-2015, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
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The 30 amp breaker in the trailer should provide downstream protection
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06-29-2015, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishrball
My FR 2400 class C came with a 30 amp cord with connector and I may run into a park that has only a 50 amp source. What do I need to safely use my system on a 50 amp connection. Will I burn up anything?
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I think what you are looking for is @ Wally World,,,
Check out the Road Power 09529-33-88 50-30 RV Adapter !!!
$15,,, might just get me one,,, just in case !!!
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