coachmac9 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Sorry about a repeat question but I couldn't find it through a forum search so I will ask it again...we have a 30 amp service (the only thing I didn't get on my wish list!!) and I was curious if the only option we have for a spot is 50 amp is it safe to use the 50 Amp to 30 amp adapters you can get off Amazon?? Thanks in advance for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Yes, It's safe. You still will only have 30A though. Dave and Marge 2010 Phaeton Motor Home Previous Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3 (for sale) and 2005 FL M2-106 Sport (for sale after 5er sells) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks for the quick reply! Felt pretty sure it would be fine but just wanted to be on the safe side! I like to get advice from those that have done it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Those 50 to 30 AMP adapters only gets power from one side of the 50 AMP plug in. Which has 2 lines of 50 AMP's That will still give you 50 AMP to your Breaker box. But after the breaker box you will only have 30 AMP's to use. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hey Biker does your generator run on LP gas or diesel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 My 6.5W generator runs on LP. It averages between .73 to .88 gal per hour use depending on the load. And I have used from 6.9 to 14.4 gal a year out of it's 40 gal tank. I top it off and the 28 gal house tank once every year on the Tuesday after Labor Day. I use it very little. Only if it gets in the 90's when traveling and need the roof AC's to help the dash AC. And once in a while to exercise. Over 16 years old and 292 hours on it. Still has the OEM spark plugs in it. And I did replace the OEM air filter last winter. I change the oil/filter every 3 years if needed or not. OH!! Here comes the yearly or replace/damage the engine police. A few years ago I had to replace the regulator. Other then that no problems. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Ok thanks! I don't see us using ours much either...never had one powered by LP gas and was wondering how much gas they use. Thanks again for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I am a retired electrical tech and have used the 50A/30A adapters for many years. Your RV has a main power circuit breaker that limits the total supply used to the 30A that your power cord is rated for. They do that for safety reasons since the builders can't control what you connect your RV to. As long as the voltage that is supplied to your RV is 120V, +/- 10% you will be just fine. If you want to be extra well protected, get yourself one of the power line monitors which will protect you from both over and under voltages, mis-wired outlets, and a wide range of other issues. There are two of them with very good reputations and track records and I believe them to be well worth the cost. The two are the Surge Guard and the Progressive EMS. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks Kirk will add that to the "to get" list!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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