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Originally Posted by Outback 325BH
^^ This.
The 30 amp camper can't draw more than 30 amps. It's main breaker will not allow it.
In the case of a short in the cord, the 50 amp breaker in the pedestal will trip... even with a 10 gauge "30 amp" cord.
If loose connections arc and cause a fire??? The 6 gauge "50 amp" cord would not prevent it.
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That is what I was trying to say but shorter. Only thing that can help prevent fires from arcing is arc-fault circuit breakers. And from what I read, they are not required in RV's or at the pedestal as of the latest code update. Bottom line, the use of the 50 to 30 or 30 to 50 adapters are perfectly fine and safe to use.
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Eric & Kim Sherwood
2011 Cougar 31SQB Travel Trailer, EZ-Flex
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab 6.0L
Reese Straight Line Trunnion Bar w/Dual Cam Anti-Sway