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07-27-2015, 12:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 702
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50A to 30A Adapter
Does anyone make a 50A to 30A adapter that will fit the connection on my 2014 27FB International 50A unit? I would like to use my 30 A cable when I need to connect to a 30A outlet rather than using the heavy 50A cable.
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07-27-2015, 12:50 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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Try Furrion.
An adapter will not allow the use of L2 of your 50 amp service.... Your second air conditioning!
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07-27-2015, 12:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,576
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I found mine on amazon,
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07-27-2015, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,215
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The typical 50 to 30 adapters will provide power to both legs of the 50 amp tailer service. The user's responsibility is to ration power demand to not exceed 3600 watts. We are able to run the front air conditioner or the the rear air conditioner but not both when plugged into a 30 amp service. Each air conditioner is on a different leg than the other to balance the power draw when on 50 amp service.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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07-27-2015, 06:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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I guess I'm living on the edge. Today it is record hot in Michigan Upper peninsula I'm at a spot with 30 amp running both a/c units. One on each leg and no breakers tripped yet. I have the refrigerator on gas and nothing else on. It's working and cooling down nicely. Hope I don't regret doing this. I also have a surge guard and it has not tripped either
Sandy
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07-27-2015, 06:39 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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As long as the breakers don't trip and the compressors don't stall, you're fine!
Fwiw, my Penguin I units have a low voltage indicator and relay that inhibit the compressors from engaging.
I am in 100 degree heat on a 20 amp plug..... Nice and cool!
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07-27-2015, 06:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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Thanks. Yep. Me too. No low voltage or the surge protector would trip Nice and cool even while the gas burners are on
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07-27-2015, 08:11 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
1977 31' Excella 500
Berkeley Springs
, West Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,637
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Camping World stocks them. Not a hard item to get.
See ya on the road,
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07-28-2015, 12:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 411
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More than what you need, but I found a 30 A cable that has the 50 A female connector. Since we use both AC units rarely, this lighter cable has really come in handy.
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07-28-2015, 03:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack46
More than what you need, but I found a 30 A cable that has the 50 A female connector. Since we use both AC units rarely, this lighter cable has really come in handy.
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Do you have the info on where to buy one of these? How do you make sure the female connector will fit the connection on the trailer?
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07-28-2015, 03:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 702
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Do they make a 50A to 15A adapter so you can plug into 110v to charge batteries?
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07-28-2015, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,215
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WBCCI Life Member 5123, AIR 70341, 4CU, WD9EMC
TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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07-28-2015, 06:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 702
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How do I know it will connect to the trailer?
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07-28-2015, 07:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Newtown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 315
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If it says 50 amp female, it will fit.
Bruce
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07-29-2015, 06:19 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 411
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It is a stock 50 A female connecter - it will fit. I found it either at Camping World or Amazon.
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07-29-2015, 06:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 411
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Oh, we completed a two month, 11,000 trip in early June and I think we pulled the 50A cable out once.
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07-29-2015, 06:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Arvada
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 411
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It is on sale at Camping World. I think we paid $150.00 bucks for it
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07-29-2015, 11:38 AM
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#18
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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07-29-2015, 02:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,576
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I got mine in a blue winter cord for around 65 at amazon be sure to order 30 to 50 amp, I ordered moen the other way and had to send it back.
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