Bob K4TAX
RVF Expert
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2021
- Messages
- 612
- Location
- Tennessee
- RV Year
- 2016
- RV Make
- Forest River
- RV Model
- Wildwood XL 253 RLXL
- RV Length
- 25 ft or so
- TOW/TOAD
- Chev 2011 Silverado Crew Cab LTZ
- Fulltimer
- No
The question often arises about RV campsites and the wiring of power posts. In some instances they may have been wired incorrectly, some maintained incorrectly, and some just plain old worn out.
My solution is to obtain a 30 A to 15 A converter plug. I purchased mine from Lowes for $12.95. Then to this add a Receptacle tester for $5.68. By plugging the receptacle tester into the 30 A to 15 A converter plug, you can now correctly test the 30 A outlet on the post. The lights and code on the receptacle tester will show if the power post is wired correctly or is defective in some manner. The total cost is $18.63. Cheap insurance and assurance that things will be OK when you plug in your 30A power cord. Plus if for some reason you need the 30 A to 15 A converter, it will be in your toolbox. And EVERY toolbox should have a 15 A receptacle tester. All of this is much safer and less trouble than fumbling around with a voltmeter and wire leads and probes.
Sorry, I didn't find an economical solution for the 50 amp power post outlets.
My solution is to obtain a 30 A to 15 A converter plug. I purchased mine from Lowes for $12.95. Then to this add a Receptacle tester for $5.68. By plugging the receptacle tester into the 30 A to 15 A converter plug, you can now correctly test the 30 A outlet on the post. The lights and code on the receptacle tester will show if the power post is wired correctly or is defective in some manner. The total cost is $18.63. Cheap insurance and assurance that things will be OK when you plug in your 30A power cord. Plus if for some reason you need the 30 A to 15 A converter, it will be in your toolbox. And EVERY toolbox should have a 15 A receptacle tester. All of this is much safer and less trouble than fumbling around with a voltmeter and wire leads and probes.
Sorry, I didn't find an economical solution for the 50 amp power post outlets.