Hooking Up Surge Protector for 30 Amp Camper to Plug Into 50 Amp Power Source

Question:

Chris just answered my earlier question but I’m still confused. I think his instructions are to plug in the adapter to power source, then the 30 amp surge protector, then plug camper into that. Is this correct? Thanks again. I’ve never run into this issue before!

asked by: Iris

Expert Reply:

If your camper is wired for 30 amps I highly recommend using a 30 amp surge protector. The potential issue with using a higher-rated 50 amp surge protector is that it wouldn't be triggered soon enough to protect any appliances you have that are rated for 30 amps.

To hook up your 30 amp camper to a 50 amp power source you will want to first connect a 30 amp voltage protector (like the Camco # CAM55301 for a reseting protector or # CAM55312 for a one-time-use protector) to the camper.

Then from there you would use an adapter like the Mighty Cord # A10-5030FHVP to plug into the 50 amp source. This would give you the needed protection for your 30 amp camper to protect its appliances from surges that could cause damage.

expert reply by: Chris R

Iris

2/1/2019

Chris R.

2/1/2019

You are exactly right. The 30 amp to 50 amp adapter # A10-5030FHVP will plug into the power source. From there you will plug in the Voltage Protector ( # CAM55301 or # CAM55301) which will go to your camper. Please just let me know if you have any further questions!