30 amp plug / adapter?

[EdwardJKopper]

Hi,, I'm totally new to this and just finished my TD... I have a question regarding electric... I do not have an 'internal' system yet and desire to use the KOA plug in for now,, My question is this.. the campground said they have a 30/20 amp plug-ins and is there some sort of adapter that can hook my standard extention cord / power strip to the 30 amp female side? OR does the campground have a standard plug in that little box? Forgive me if this is a very elementary question!! Thanks everyone

[Loader]

Hello Edward,

Yes, there are adapters available. Check your local RV stores, or even some Wal-Mart stores have them. Here's one sample from a random webpage.

http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/30-14 ... 68438.aspx

[EdwardJKopper]

Think I'll hit the shops tonight! Thank you!

ed

[TPMcGinty]

Go to Walmart. That's where I got mine.

[Frog]

Ed campgrounds all differ. Some have a 50 amp plus a 30 amp plus a 20 amp plug. Others will only have a 30 amp. A converter plug with a 30 amp female and 20 amp male is what you want and they are available as suggested at Walmart. If you know where you're staying, you can call or E-mail them and ask what they have.

[starleen2]

I wired all my campers for a 30 amp plug and used the above mentioned adapter at Walmart to power the campers from power outlets at home. BTW - the 30 amp plug that is used at many campgrounds is very different tan a home style plug - although they may look similar - Make sure that it is an RV style of plug (should say on the box)

[EdwardJKopper]

Thank you,, you've all been so very helpful.. what a great group of enthusiasts you are! As soon as I figure out how to post pictures on here I'd like to show you my TD.. which I call the 'FJ Camper" designed to look similar to the Toyota FJ Cruiser which is towing it

Thank you again,,

ed

[wlooper89]

The state campgrounds in Georgia have both 15A and 30A outlets. A regular heavy duty extension cord would work with the 15A outlets. I use a 30A RV cord to my trailer electrical compartment 30A power inlet and have an adaptor, 30A female to 15A male, so I can plug the cord in at home. If you use a 15A extension cord and need to plug into a campground 30A outlet, then you would need an adapter that is 30A male to 15A female, just the opposite of the one I have.

A 30A female side on the adapter was mentioned in an earlier post in this topic, but I believe if you are using a 15A extension cord the adapter 30A side would have to be male to plug into a 30A campground outlet. And female on the 15A side into which to plug in the extension cord. It depends on whether a 15A or 30A cord is used. I think this is correct. It can be confusing and I am easily confused.

Bill

PS The adapters are usually listed as 30A to 15A, but outlet might be rated for 20A if it is heavy duty. The 15A/20A campground outlet is configured the same in either case for a three prong plug. Just be sure the 15A side of the adapter can accept a 3-prong plug as a heavy duty extension cord will have that.

[Pam M]

Which side of my teardrop (driver side or passenger side looking into the kitchen) should my electrical campground hookup be placed?

Anybody think they are "standard placement?

[parnold]

Which side of my teardrop (driver side or passenger side looking into the kitchen) should my electrical campground hookup be placed

?

Pam:

I believe looking at the back of the trailer, the electrical hookup is usually on the left side. I know this because mine is on the right side.. lol.. it's only 4 feet away from where it belongs as far as I'm concerned.

[S. Heisley]

Yup! Driver side is best.