mookie6
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Melted the end of my extension cord and the adapter pretty much fused to the extension cord. Maybe a very heavy duty extension cord
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Kiwi_too
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Definitely need a 10/3 extension cord and/or adapter. Maybe need to take some load off. Get a 120v plugin volt meter. Anything less than 108v will increase the heat. You will also start damage to your appliances, incl AC & MW.
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You can use this on 2 15 amp outlets that are on 2 separate circuits to get 30 amps. We use this in my sisters driveway every year. Just find 2 different circuits. We use one in the garage and one by the front door. You will have to buy some adapters to go from a 110 plus to a 30 amp plug
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whem2fish
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ok my ac at the home went out last august temp was over 100 in texas i lived in rv till it could be fixed that said lp on fridg and water heater for 3 or 4 days
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2inAlabama
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As Craig said, use as short of a 30 amp extension cord as possible and be careful about running multiple appliances simultaneously. If the extension cord is more than just a little warm, you are in the danger zone.
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ClassAGeek
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Great thread. And so wrong. Come on already.
I park my RV in my driveway year round. It is always plugged to a 20A circuit. I have a Progressive Industries EMS, so know how much current I am drawing.
1. Battery charging: 1A
2. All lights on: 2A
3. TV on: 2A
4. Microwave: 10A
5. A/C 15A
6. Wife's hair dryer 17A (!!!)
Sure, you cannot turn on everything at once - but it's not rocket science.
Never overloaded the circuit in 3 years. I even use a simple 10 gauge contractor extension cord (rated @ 25A) to preserve my 30A cords.
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David0725
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Why cant you just make a pigtail from the house dryer to your rv? that would give you 30 or 50 amps
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dfcfu342
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It looks like an RV 30 amp plug but your dryer runs on 240 volts. Plug into that and you'll fry every electronic device in your vehicle in an instant which gets expensive quickly.
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Kiwi_too
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Find out how many volts your dryer circuit is.
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smkettner
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David0725 wrote:Why cant you just make a pigtail from the house dryer to your rv? that would give you 30 or 50 amps
If it is a 4 prong NEMA 14-30r then you can adapt to a 50a or 30a RV fairly easy. Older 3 prong 10-30r is a no go.
How close are you parking to the electric panel? Might be just as easy to call ahead and have an electrician install an outdoor NEMA 14-50 right below the box if it is in reach of where you are parked. Not as much $$ as you might think and easy to relax once you are there.
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