Post by katetothek on Aug 29, 2016 18:26:48 GMT -8
Hi everyone! I'm new here and am the proud owner of a (new to me) vintage 1971 Shasta compact travel trailer, already named Sadie. I have had her in my driveway and plugged into my house so we could light her up as we get to know her with no problems. This weekend we're taking off for our first non-tent camping experience and I'm super excited. Problem is, I'm brand new to trailer ownership and am just not sure I'm understanding the finer points of hooking up to the water and electric. I have spent hours exploring the expertise on this board--thank you for sharing so much.
My trailer came with a three pronged plug, that I was told will convert my 110v trailer power to the power used at a campground. After much internet reading, I realize this is a standard 110v to 30 amp converter. Problem is, nearly every camp site was booked for Labor day and the only one I could find is a 50 amp full hook-up site. Can I buy a dog bone 50 amp to 30 amp converter, plug my handed down 30 amp to 110 volt converter into that, and then run my outside extension cord from Sadie to that 30 amp converter?
Or will we fry the system or start a fire? Is that a terrible idea? Do I need to find another site that is only 30 amps, even if that means not hooking up to water? (I cannot wait to use the sink instead of awkwardly holding a bladder over a bucket while I do dishes) Or do most full hook up sites have a choice of 30 amp or 50 amp on the campground pedestal?
My new trailer seems to be in great shape, all original, and the woman I bought her from said everything works.
Thank you in advance for your help. I'm excited about sleeping in my new trailer but nervous and overwhelmed. Tent camping is not sounding so bad next to a possible electrical fire.
My trailer came with a three pronged plug, that I was told will convert my 110v trailer power to the power used at a campground. After much internet reading, I realize this is a standard 110v to 30 amp converter. Problem is, nearly every camp site was booked for Labor day and the only one I could find is a 50 amp full hook-up site. Can I buy a dog bone 50 amp to 30 amp converter, plug my handed down 30 amp to 110 volt converter into that, and then run my outside extension cord from Sadie to that 30 amp converter?
Or will we fry the system or start a fire? Is that a terrible idea? Do I need to find another site that is only 30 amps, even if that means not hooking up to water? (I cannot wait to use the sink instead of awkwardly holding a bladder over a bucket while I do dishes) Or do most full hook up sites have a choice of 30 amp or 50 amp on the campground pedestal?
My new trailer seems to be in great shape, all original, and the woman I bought her from said everything works.
Thank you in advance for your help. I'm excited about sleeping in my new trailer but nervous and overwhelmed. Tent camping is not sounding so bad next to a possible electrical fire.
Watch for heat where it shouldn't be, flickering lights, etc.