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06-29-2016, 05:45 PM
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Silly question...Can I plug our Cougar 284RDB into 50 amp
We are in a spot, a fairgrounds, that has only 15a and 50 service. Should we relocation to a 30a spot...
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06-29-2016, 06:18 PM
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Yes you can do it but you do have to have that adapter to go from 50 amp to 30 amp. Your plug won't even fit without the adapter.
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06-29-2016, 06:39 PM
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Thanks... For some reason I thought we could not go.to 50a. Not even sure where I picked that up...
Thanks...Tomorrow to Yuba City to get the adapter....
And we get to the spot and I realize I didnt have a second sewer line. So picking up another...
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2016 Keystone Cougar 284RDB
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06-29-2016, 08:47 PM
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Always something needed... We hook up to 50 with an adapter whenever it is available. Usually less used than the 30 amp.
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06-30-2016, 05:10 AM
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msubobcats, Howdy;
Been livin' in a site with 50 and an adapter or over a year now.
I keep the joint between the adapter wrapped with electrical tape
to keep moisture out.
hankaye
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06-30-2016, 10:54 AM
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Went over to the RV Dealer in Yuba City and got the big honkin' adapter. I had seen contractors use them but really had not looked at them. And "learnt" a little electrical knowledge from the salesman about how the adapters kick down the juice.
Now down the road we will probably get the 30a adapter.
Thanks to all.
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2016 Keystone Cougar 284RDB
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06-30-2016, 01:03 PM
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We've been RV'ing for years and have always carried a variety of adapters. 30>50, 30>15, 50>30 etc. That way no matter what service is available, I can always "plug in".
Just remember that it is better to go up then down. ie: camper is 30a but you are using the 50a service. The 50a service will provide all the juice your RV needs. If you go the other way, camper is 30a but you plug into a 15a service you probably won't be able to use the AC AND the Micro at the same time. Just not enough power available that way.
I hate to sound like a sales pitch here, but I would also highly recommend getting an RV surge protector.
http://www.campingworld.com/category...-protectors/98
One of these saved me from a bad power surge recently. Blew out the surge guard, but the RV was intact. I'll never hook to a campsite post without one now.
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06-30-2016, 01:31 PM
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My neighbor uses a 50>15 to top off his batteries. I offered my batter charger but he refused...
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06-30-2016, 01:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by msubobcats
Went over to the RV Dealer in Yuba City and got the big honkin' adapter. I had seen contractors use them but really had not looked at them. And "learnt" a little electrical knowledge from the salesman about how the adapters kick down the juice.
Now down the road we will probably get the 30a adapter.
Thanks to all.
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Not sure what the salesman was telling you by saying the adapters "kick down the juice", but all the 50 amp to 30 amp adapter does is pick one 50 amp leg, along with the ground and neutral legs to feed the 30 amp female socket on the adapter. There is no magic inside the adapter.
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06-30-2016, 02:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbecky
Not sure what the salesman was telling you by saying the adapters "kick down the juice", but all the 50 amp to 30 amp adapter does is pick one 50 amp leg, along with the ground and neutral legs to feed the 30 amp female socket on the adapter. There is no magic inside the adapter.
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It magically makes 120v disappear!
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06-30-2016, 03:57 PM
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I was just surprised how they did the conversion. It does make sense because that is how you get either 120 or 240.
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8.1 / Allison / Long bed / Crew Cab
2016 Keystone Cougar 284RDB
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07-26-2020, 12:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by msubobcats
Went over to the RV Dealer in Yuba City and got the big honkin' adapter. I had seen contractors use them but really had not looked at them. And "learnt" a little electrical knowledge from the salesman about how the adapters kick down the juice.
Now down the road we will probably get the 30a adapter.
Thanks to all.
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I'm telling you man, the 30a adapter is the way to go. It will be one of the best things you get for your RV. I read up on RV Surge Protector information before getting mine. I really wanted to be informed before making such a purchase. But it turned out well
Best of luck,
Mike
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07-26-2020, 01:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dr_surge
I'm telling you man, the 30a adapter is the way to go. It will be one of the best things you get for your RV. I read up on RV Surge Protector information before getting mine. I really wanted to be informed before making such a purchase. But it turned out well
Best of luck,
Mike
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The last comment on that thread before yours was more than 4 years ago.
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07-26-2020, 04:48 PM
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I wonder if the posting dates and times were in a bold font would make people notice when the last post was made?
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07-26-2020, 04:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbecky
I wonder if the posting dates and times were in a bold font would make people notice when the last post was made?
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I doubt it.
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