Jolene
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Post by Jolene on Feb 9, 2018 7:16:33 GMT -8
"120 volts with 30 amp service"? We are doing our first camp this weekend. My Loafer has, of course, a regular grounded 3-prong socket for hook up and I have the appropriate plug for that. However, the RV campsite says the above on electric service. Being a complete newbie to this whole "plug in to camp thing", I have exactly no idea what that means in terms of plugs. I am thinking I'll need something like this (link on 'this') but I don't know for sure. Can someone break this down for me? |
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Post by bigbill on Feb 9, 2018 7:44:11 GMT -8
If I'm understanding you right you have a standard plug like you would plug in at home. If so the campground is telling you they have 30 amp receptacles. This means you will need to purchase an adapter that allows you to plug a standard 15 amp cord into a 30 amp receptacle. The adapter just changes the shape of the cords plug so that it all plugs together. Hope I'm understanding your question and that this helps.
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Post by Jolene on Feb 9, 2018 7:48:06 GMT -8
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Post by bigbill on Feb 9, 2018 7:51:37 GMT -8
Yes that should work
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Post by Jolene on Feb 9, 2018 7:57:35 GMT -8
Thank you bigbill! I took the day off today to figure out things like exactly this (because I know the old me all too well...and we aren't doing that anymore) and now I can take care of it. Much appreciate your time.
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Post by kathleenc on Feb 9, 2018 8:20:40 GMT -8
I think you can even find those 30 to 15 adapters at WalMart.
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Post by vikx on Feb 9, 2018 21:03:47 GMT -8
Yeah, Wally sells 'em... Most campgrounds have 15 amp outlets so you may not need the adapter. Always good to have tho.
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Post by charliemyers on Feb 11, 2018 4:30:31 GMT -8
If you plug a 15 amp service into a 30 amp outlet using an adapter, be sure that your trailer’s breaker will trip at 15 amps! If you draw more than 15 amps through your inlet, you risk starting a fire. If you have a single 15 amp breaker in your breaker box then you should be OK. If you have a 15 amp main breaker then you should be OK. If you have any other way of ensuring that your service will be interrupted above 15 amps, then you should be OK. I personally do not accept the “I will only use a limited number of devices at once” answer, but that’s an entirely personal choice.
The entire purpose of the National Electric Code is to make electrical systems NOT a personal choice.
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