30 Amp Trailer Compatibility with 50 Amp Extension Cord
Question:
I am purchasing a new trailer that is 30 amp. My current trailer is 50 amp and I use a 50Ft extension cord to reach my outlet. Can I still use the 50ft cord plugged into the outlet and just get a conversion plug from 30 to 50 or will I need a whole new set up.
asked by: Linda O
Expert Reply:
You can still use your 50 amp extension cord to the outlet and just use an adapter like the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter Plug - 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male - Round # A10-5030AVP. You will still need a 30 amp cable like the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord with Handle - 30 Amp Male to Twist Lock Female Connector - 25' Long # A10-3025ED90 or if you have the retractable hardwired cable then you just use the adapter to utilize your extension cord.
You may want to consider the a circuit defender like # CAM55312 to protect against a one time surge or the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector - 30 Amp # CAM55301 to automatically disconnect and reconnect as needed to protect your 30 amp system.
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Mighty Cord RV Power Cord w/ Pull Handle - 30 Amp - 90 degree Twist Lock - 25'
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- 30 Amp to 30 Amp
- 25 Feet Long
- RV Inlet to Power Hookup
- 30 Amp Male Plug
- 30 Amp Twist Lock Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter Plug - 30 Amp Female to 50 Amp Male - Round
- RV Plug Adapters
- Adapter Plug
- 30 Amp to 50 Amp
- Plug Only
- RV Cord to Power Hookup
- 50 Amp Male Plug
- 30 Amp Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector - 30 Amp
- RV Surge Protectors
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- 30 Amp
- Portable
- 2800 Joules
- Camco
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Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer Dogbone - 125V - 30 Amp
- RV Surge Protectors
- Circuit Analyzer
- Surge Protector
- 30 Amp
- Portable
- 2100 Joules
- Camco
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Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter w/ Pull Handle - 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male - 25'
- RV Power Cord
- Power Cord
- 50 Amp to 30 Amp
- 25 Feet Long
- RV Inlet to Power Hookup
- 30 Amp Male Plug
- 50 Amp Twist Lock Female Plug
- Mighty Cord
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