Don't forget adapters

[les45]

I've pointed this out on previous posts but it is worth mentioning again. This past weekend I had occasion to use my adapters when the 20 amp GFCI outlet on my campground pedestal turned out to be de-energized (not sure if it was the GFCI or the breaker that was bad). I pulled out my 30-20 amp adapter and we were in business. I highly recommend that everyone with AC power inlets keep on hand a complete set of adapters that allow you to step down to your camper's inlet from any of the pedestal outlets (50 amp, 30 amp, or 20 amp). I found all of mine on Ebay. Also, don't forget to to buy one of those circuit testers so you can determine if your campground outlets are safe to plug into. I always check the pedestal outlets with one of these before plugging in.

[GerryS]

The circuit tester is the critical one. And a voltage checker isn't a bad idea either...

[Dale M.]

Dittos on circuit tester.... A must have...

Dale

[working on it]

Could you identify the adapters, and source them? I have the testing equipment, but am pretty much out of luck if the 110v shore power terminal is bad (however I have a generator and 12v onboard).

[GerryS]

The only adapter I've ever needed is to 30a to 20A. At least around here I've never seen a 50a hookup except in the RV slots that look more like bus parking than camping. I won't stay in those for more than a quick overnight while traveling between destinations.

I hate sitting in open sun! It's too hot even with AC. Not to mention Class As on either side of me make me feel like I'm at home...too close to the neighbors.

I got mine at camping world or Tom Raper RV in Richmond indiana. They had a selection if them in the electrical aisle

[aggie79]

The only adapter I've ever needed is to 30a to 20A. At least around here I've never seen a 50a hookup except in the RV slots that look more like bus parking than camping. I won't stay in those for more than a quick overnight while traveling between destinations.

I hate sitting in open sun! It's too hot even with AC. Not to mention Class As on either side of me make me feel like I'm at home...too close to the neighbors.

I got mine at camping world or Tom Raper RV in Richmond indiana. They had a selection if them in the electrical aisle

I'm with Gerry. The only adapter I have is a 30 amp to 20 amp. I've never needed it for camping but I use it to charge my battery on the teardrop before leaving the house.

[les45]

Could you identify the adapters, and source them? I have the testing equipment, but am pretty much out of luck if the 110v shore power terminal is bad (however I have a generator and 12v onboard).

The small black one on the right plugs into my camper inlet port. It has a 20A female side with a 15A male side that allows me to use any standard 12ga extension cord for shore power.
The yellow one in the middle has a 30A male connector to plug into the 30A campground pedestal and a 20A female outlet that allows use of any standard 12ga extension cord (I still need the small black adapter at the camper inlet port).
The large black one on the left has a male 50A plug with a female 30A outlet. I found out later that you could get this one with a female 20A outlet and would probably have bought that one instead to eliminate having to hook up the adapters in series. Although I've never had to use this big one, I have found 50 (or 40)A outlets available on the pedestals for the back in sites at all of the state parks in our area. Murphy's Law says I will probably need it sooner or later.

As to sources, I don't have any info from when I originally purchased them, but you can go to Ebay and search for "RV adapters" and hundreds will pop up. You can refine the search by listing the specific type you are looking for, e.g. "RV adapter 30 - 20".

[H.A.]

Why waste money on adaptors, whats wrong with stripping off wires then sticking into the respective slots in the receptacle ??

[GerryS]

Why waste money on adaptors, whats wrong with stripping off wires then sticking into the respective slots in the receptacle ??

Oh, that reminds me....I need a new bug light

[GuitarPhotog]

Why waste money on adaptors, whats wrong with stripping off wires then sticking into the respective slots in the receptacle ??

I love the smell of flesh burning in the morning. It smells like stupidity

When I traveled in Mexico many years ago, I saw that more times than not. Almost no electrical lamp or appliance had a plug, the stripped and twisted leads were just stuck in the outlet.

Not my idea of electrical safety, but that's another story ;-)

<Chas>

[CliffinGA]

I carry 2 adapters : a 30amp to a 20 amp and a 5oamp to a 30amp, both picked up for a total of $20 off CL and I have used them both at different times.

Cliff

[working on it]

Finally found some adapters...at my local Walmart. "Road Power" brand by Coleman Cable. A 15A female/30A male plug, and a 30A female/50A male corded adapter. Rated to 1875 watts (more than I'll ever draw). My "spares and tools" kit is getting bigger daily. I need a .50 cal ammo can to hold it all (to be tongue mounted).