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RE: 30 Amp camper kicking 20 amp House GFI
Be sure to check for a short between your ground and common (green and white wire). Unplug the RV from power. Check for a short with an ohm meter. All extension cords should be in place. Start at the adapter. Disconnect each adapter and cord, as you work toward your problem. Unplug each utility one at a time. As you should know, no circuit breaker disconnects the ground or common. To disconnect an item, it must be unplugged. For hard wired items, the ground wires must be removed as well.
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wra
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04/03/13 04:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Solder or crimp connection: Which is best?
camperpaul is right. Never solder wire harnes wires in any vehicle. Solder will cause the wire to be brittle and break. That is why you never see automobiles or RV's with (unmounted), soldered wires.
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wra
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01/15/13 09:33pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cheater plug
I almost hate to see all this discussion about working with an illegal cheater cord. Somebody is going to get hurt real bad or worse messing with one of these things.
Might as well learn how to safely milk a rattlesnake...
Roy Ken
Illegal??? Where do you get that an adapter is illegal??? I never knew milking a rattlesnake is illegal either.
The double plug adapter is MUCH safer than a novice getting into a breaker box. It also will not be overloaded and cause a fire like a single plug 15 amp adapter will, when drawing 20 amps for a long period of time. The adapter is to be used on certain generators or a 120 volt duplex wall outlet. If someone plugs it into a split 220 volt outlet, it will blow the breaker in the breaker box. If you plug a dog bone/biscut into 220 volts, it will fry your RV. The convience of being able to power your RV when there is no 30 amp outlet makes it an item to keep around.
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wra
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10/20/12 11:23pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Adapter question
I don't know if these are still in stock, but you can try this source:
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Good luck
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wra
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10/20/12 09:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cheater plug
Try this clicky
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wra
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10/17/12 12:28pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Troublesome 30A hookup
Try to push the receptical in before you turn.
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wra
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10/05/12 07:17pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Problem with VHS & DVD Player
Just like setting a watch, TV's are all different for set up. First make sure you have the correct connections from the VCR/DVD to the TV. There usually a red (audio), white (audio) and yellow (video) marked jacks on the VCR/DVD. You will need to find the correct connections on the back or side of the TV. There will be a group of jacks together that are red, white and yellow. Do not mix these up with the jacks that have more than one video jack. (The wrong set will have three video jacks.) Once you have the correct set of wires connected to the jacks, you will need to note the name of the input you used. Then you will need to go to your TV's input selection. You may need to go to menu to find your options. Some TV's require to hit "enter" after selecting the input. Make sure the input changes. It should display the input slection on the screen for a moment to assure the input changed. I do not think you will need the converter box. All new TV's are set up for the new and old version of TV transmission. Good luck.
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wra
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09/12/12 11:51am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cheater plug
So answer me this - with this adapter or cheater or whatever you want to call it, does one get 30A output or 15A output?
And another question, if you have a split socket wired to two 15A breakers, does your answer change?
Joe, where do you get that an adapter generates current? Just like a #10 extension cord rated for 30 amps can carry up to 30 amps and not be overloaded, so may the double 15 adapter. It delivers only the current provided. If it is plugged into a 15 amp circuit, it delivers up to 15 amps. If it is plugged into a 20 amp circuit, it delivers up to 20 amps.
A socket wired to 220 volts is not a standard wired socket. The adapter is for 120 volt STANDARD wired sockets. So my answer does not change. Again, your post has nothing to do with the op's question of where to get the adapter. He did not ask how it works. If you want to discuss the adapter, start your own thread.
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wra
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09/05/12 09:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 30 apm RV plug adapter
The 15 amp rating is for EACH plug. The 15 amp rated socket is for EACH socket. So haveing TWO plugs and TWO sockets, increases the total current carring ability.
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wra
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09/04/12 08:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cheater plug
It looks like the only ones who answered the question and knew what they were talking avout were SAFEMAN, Kemahsabe, and me. All other answers were either completly wrong or unknowlegable. Giving info for a 50 amp adapter has nothing to do with the question about where to find the 30 amp adapter. I am sure the OP reconizes this.
The double 15 to 30 amp adapter does work, even on GFI. It is for standard wired 120 volt wall outlets, and certain generators. It is getting very hard to find them. They are getting very popular. My suggestion, either contact the manufacture or keep watching EBAY. Good luck!
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wra
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09/04/12 08:22pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cheater plug
If you can't find a source for the double 15 to 30 amp adapter, try contacting to the manufacture. The address I found is as follows.
Power Maximiser, Inc
723 Dublin Drive
Papillion, NE 68046-2058
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wra
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09/03/12 07:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 30 apm RV plug adapter
Try contacting to the manufacture. The address I found is as follows.
Power Maximiser, Inc
723 Dublin Drive
Papillion, NE 68046-2058
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wra
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09/03/12 07:19pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 30 apm RV plug adapter
..If you plug this into a duplex outlet at home, you only get 15 amps out of it...
You will get the full power avaliable. If the circuit is a 20 amp circuit, you will get the 20 amps and not over load the 15 amp socket. If the circuit is 15 amps, you will get 15 amps.
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wra
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09/03/12 07:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Roadside assistance. What a Joke!!
Since you were at home, did you think to cool the car down with a water hose?
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wra
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08/08/12 10:29am |
Good Sam Roadside Assistance
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RE: Coachmen Catalina 30QBS
I don't know what floor plan you have. But with all RV's, try out the bathroom facilities. On some models the commode is right next to the walls, making it near impossible to do the paperwork.
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wra
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07/17/12 06:54pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Electrical problem with NL
A GFI checks for a short between the ground and common wires (white and Ground) If there is continunity it will trip. That feature is why turning off the circuit breakers does not change your problem of popping the breaker. Unplug the RV. Use an ohm meter and measure the resistance between ground and common. Most likely you will find continunity (There should be none.) Find where the ground and common are shorted. Many times I found the inverter is wired incorrectly. Good luck...
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wra
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07/04/12 09:02pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Ft. Wilderness Question
Premium is longer and has more clearance, and has a concrete pad.
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wra
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07/03/12 02:06pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: How much power through 30amp to 15amp connection.
You will still be limited to the circuit's maximum rating (either 15A or 20A); it will NOT give you additional capacity. This adapter only provides additional contact area on the prongs, hince how it doesn't get as hot under heavy load.
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You mean to say if I plug a 30 amp extension cord into a 15 amp home outlet I won't get 30 amps of power??? Boy am I ticked! The extension cord makers are so misleading!!!
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wra
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06/06/12 11:34pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: How much power through 30amp to 15amp connection.
I am supprised no one has mentioned the adapter you need. This is an adapter
click that will allow you to plug your RV into a 15/20 amp duplex home outlet, and not get hot. If the outlet used is wired for 20 amps, you can run your air conditioner, lights, and TV at the same time. You may use a 30 amp extension on the output side, if an extension is needed. Never plug extension cords on prong side (a very stupid thing to do). Even though you already have a 30 amp outlet at home, you will need this when visiting somewhere with no 30 amp outlet. It is small and very handy.
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wra
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06/06/12 07:38pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 30 apm RV plug adapter
Try this for another source for the double 15/30 adapter:
Ebay
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wra
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06/06/12 07:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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