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dianebernie · 01-07-2013, 01:45 PM

I have a 2008 Winnegabo Itasca Navion. Can I plug it in to a 50 amp outlet? Thanks.

JohnBoyToo · 01-07-2013, 01:47 PM

What kind of service does your RV expect ? Do you have 50 AMP ?

if so, yes... if not, you don't need it and I've not seen a campground that does NOT have lower amp sites if they have 50 amp....

**CLIFFTALL** · 01-07-2013, 01:54 PM

You can. If you have 30 amp service you will
need a 50 to 30 adapter such as this.

http://m.campingworld.com/browse/sku...=57723&rewrote

I've been to CG's where the 30 amp connection was bad and had to use the 50 amp ( when I had 30 amp ).

Cliff

Old Scout · 01-07-2013, 01:59 PM

Basic rule is: if the main plug on yr RV has 4 prongs [ two-120v hots, a neutral and a ground] you can "adapt" to any amperage via pigtails. IF the main plug is a "std" RV plug three prongs [one hot, one neutral and a ground] you only need and can only use 30 amps or less. Generally speaking, they dont make/use pigtails to go from 50 to 30 amps as you can only use one leg [one hot at 30 amps] anyway. Another tell is that rigs with one A/C heatpump is usually 30 amps while those with two or more A/C units/heatpumps are 50 amp.

vsheetz · 01-07-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnBoyToo

What kind of service does your RV expect ? Do you have 50 AMP ?

if so, yes... if not, you don't need it and I've not seen a campground that does NOT have lower amp sites if they have 50 amp....

Although some have some sites that are 50 amp only. Malibu Beach RV is one - have to use my 50/30 dogbone adapter there.

mikell · 01-08-2013, 12:12 PM

And PLEASE turn the breakers off when plugging and unplugging. Much better for the plug and your camper!!!

LindaH · 01-08-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Scout

Generally speaking, they dont make/use pigtails to go from 50 to 30 amps

Really?

We have a 50-amp rig. Some RV parks charge extra for 50-amps and, at those that do, we get a 30-amp site. We DO have an adapter that goes from 50-amps down to 30-amps, so I was surprised to learn that they aren't made!

Mr_D · 01-08-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Scout

Generally speaking, they don't make/use pigtails to go from 50 to 30 amps as you can only use one leg [one hot at 30 amps] anyway.

Even Wal*Mart carries those adapters.

Each leg of a 50 amp RV plugin will carry 50 amps, but your RV's breakers will limit you to 30 amps anyway.

Wayne M · 01-08-2013, 01:41 PM

Just about every place that carries RV supplies has adapters.

I was in Sutherland's Hardware today, and they carry them (here in Texas)

Here's Camping World's page on Adapters

wa8yxm · 01-08-2013, 06:13 PM

RV's electrically come in 3 flavors 20, 30 and 50 amp, Just like the breakers in a 50 amp park power pedistal

Can you plug into a outlet that is DIFFERENT from your RV's plug type.

Yes, by use of the proper adapter

A 30 amp RV can be plugged into either a 20 or 50 amp outlet and a 50 can be plugged into either a 20 or 30 amp outlet, HOWEVER there will be limits on how much power you can use if you plug into an outlet SMALLER than the RV's plug.

And finally a caution.. Not all 30 amp outlets are for RV's. Some are for "Other stuff" and are the wrong voltage. Plugging a 30 amp rv (or an adapter) into a 240 volt Welder Dryer, Air compressor or range outlet will NOT make you a happy camper.

Ramblin · 01-08-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LindaH

Really?

We have a 50-amp rig. Some RV parks charge extra for 50-amps and, at those that do, we get a 30-amp site. We DO have an adapter that goes from 50-amps down to 30-amps, so I was surprised to learn that they aren't made!

+1 me too.

I once had to plug a 50=>30 dogbone into the panel, then plug a 30=>50 dogbone into that, THEN plug my coach into those. (30A plug was dead, and one leg of the 50A plug was dead too). I'm sorry to hear that my 30=>50 dogbone isn't available.

tuffr2 · 01-09-2013, 10:20 PM

The simple answer is yes. All you need are the adaptors from 50amp to 30amp.

okmunky · 01-11-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wa8yxm

And finally a caution.. Not all 30 amp outlets are for RV's. Some are for "Other stuff" and are the wrong voltage. Plugging a 30 amp rv (or an adapter) into a 240 volt Welder Dryer, Air compressor or range outlet will NOT make you a happy camper.

This was my first RV purchase. I consider it the cheapest insurance I can buy. Too many campgrounds have power problems and can cost you $1,000s in fried electronics and appliances. There is also a portable model, but it can be stolen.

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