CG 20amp or 50amp

[MainelyUS]

Sometimes simple questions are not simple when you do not know the answer.

We will be spending 10 days (on business -can you believe it) at a CG which only offers 20 or 50amp/110 elec.hookups. Our Windjammer is 30amp.
Question: with an adapter can I hook up to the 50amp w/o elec problems?

Thank you for your responses.

Happy Trails

[TURBS]

With a dog bone adapter yes you can hook to the 50 amp.
I had to do this last week because the 30 amp line was low on voltage.

Walmart or any camping store carries them.


TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"

[elind]

Originally Posted by MainelyUS

Sometimes simple questions are not simple when you do not know the answer.

We will be spending 10 days (on business -can you believe it) at a CG which only offers 20 or 50amp/110 elec.hookups. Our Windjammer is 30amp.
Question: with an adapter can I hook up to the 50amp w/o elec problems?

Thank you for your responses.

Happy Trails

YES!!!!! The adapter 50 to 30 amp uses one phase of two to power your RV. That is good.

[18CrewDually]

Like others have said, pick up an adapter like the one pictured here. I usually use the adapter all the time for a better power source at most campgrounds.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._SL1280_.jpg

[MainelyUS]

Thanks for all your inputs.....I am picking one up this afternoon
Happy Trails

[gfarmcafe]

Originally Posted by MainelyUS

Thanks for all your inputs.....I am picking one up this afternoon
Happy Trails

As a suggestion, to prevent sparking or sudden surges, switch the 50, 30 or 20 amp breakers off before plugging in or disconnecting your power cord. I also use a voltage meter to see what the readings are before I plug in. Has saved me from some very costly mistakes. Good Luck!

[MainelyUS]

I bought a Pro. Ind. SSP50 surge protector with a 30a adapter. 1st thing plugged to make sure everything is OK before connecting power cord to the TT.
Thanks

[DocsDad]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

Like others have said, pick up an adapter like the one pictured here. I usually use the adapter all the time for a better power source at most campgrounds.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._SL1280_.jpg

I have an 50/30 adapter but have not needed it yet. Are you stating that I will get a more even power source stepping down 50 to 30 compared to going direct with 30 amp?

Thanks in advance for clarification.

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by DocsDad

I have an 50/30 adapter but have not needed it yet. Are you stating that I will get a more even power source stepping down 50 to 30 compared to going direct with 30 amp?

Thanks in advance for clarification.

That's what my experience has been. I've been at campgrounds that just running my A/C would cause the breaker to blow in the coach. I used the 50amp to 30 adapter and didn't have a problem the rest of the week.
Most service boxes will have both. Don't ask for 50 or you'll usually be charged more per night. I tell them I'm 30 and if the box has 50, I use it.

[DocsDad]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

That's what my experience has been. I've been at campgrounds that just running my A/C would cause the breaker to blow in the coach. I used the 50amp to 30 adapter and didn't have a problem the rest of the week.
Most service boxes will have both. Don't ask for 50 or you'll usually be charged more per night. I tell them I'm 30 and if the box has 50, I use it.

Got it, thanks

[fx2]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

That's what my experience has been. I've been at campgrounds that just running my A/C would cause the breaker to blow in the coach. I used the 50amp to 30 adapter and didn't have a problem the rest of the week.
Most service boxes will have both. Don't ask for 50 or you'll usually be charged more per night. I tell them I'm 30 and if the box has 50, I use it.

X2!

[GAHipychk]

MainelyUS. are those separate units. A surge protector and a 30a adapter? Thank you

[18CrewDually]

That's what it appears.

Originally Posted by GAHipychk

MainelyUS. are those separate units. A surge protector and a 30a adapter? Thank you

http://img02.aaastatic.net/image_cac...57_300x300.jpg

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/c...FdAXHwodpU8NjQ

[ov845]

Please bare in mind, 30 amp service has a 30 amp breaker and 50 amp service has two 25 amp breakers for service. Using 50 amp for 30 amp service you'll be using only one pole of the 50 amp which will be only 25 amps. If your rig sits in the sun and the A/C is running watch your draw.

Oscar


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2012 Ram 1500 5.7L 3.92
2015 2809W WindJammer
Husky Centerline WDH

[Harkerr]

A 50 amp connection can be used several ways at the same time (up to the 50 amp limit)

Two 115 volt 50 amp circuits

One 230 volt 50 amp circuit. Usually for washer dryer

With an adapter you can connect a 30 amp cord to one of the 50 amp 115 volt circuits

[ov845]

Originally Posted by Harkerr

A 50 amp connection can be used several ways at the same time (up to the 50 amp limit)



Two 115 volt 50 amp circuits



One 230 volt 50 amp circuit. Usually for washer dryer



With an adapter you can connect a 30 amp cord to one of the 50 amp 115 volt circuits

If you have two 115 volt 50 amp circuits that would mean you have a 100 amp breaker controlling it.


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2012 Ram 1500 5.7L 3.92
2015 2809W WindJammer
Husky Centerline WDH

[Matheny9]

I've used the 50/30 adapter before and experienced multiple "main breaker" trips in the TT. Could this be maybe a low voltage leg causing my "main to trip"? I was contemplating using a 50/30/30 "Y" and putting my AC on one of the 30A plugs and the rest of the TT on the other 30A plug, but after experiencing this I am doubting it.

[DaveSchwartz]

Originally Posted by ov845

If you have two 115 volt 50 amp circuits that would mean you have a 100 amp breaker controlling it.


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2012 Ram 1500 5.7L 3.92
2015 2809W WindJammer
Husky Centerline WDH

No, you have a 50 amp breaker on each of two phases. 100 amps total available but a maximum of 50 amps on each phase. A so-called '50 amp' load center is a split panel like your house... 30 amp RV load centers have only one buss and a single phase 30 amp main breaker.

[ov845]

Originally Posted by DaveSchwartz

No, you have a 50 amp breaker on each of two phases. 100 amps total available but a maximum of 50 amps on each phase. A so-called '50 amp' load center is a split panel like your house... 30 amp RV load centers have only one buss and a single phase 30 amp main breaker.

That's what I'm saying. A total of 100 amps.


Happy Camping!

2012 Ram 1500 5.7L 3.92
2015 2809W WindJammer
Husky Centerline WDH

[Harkerr]

The trailer main breaker may be rated at 30 amps. If it is tripping your downstream load is exceeding the rating. It is not hard to exceed 30 amps. Take a look at your loads.