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Old 03-11-2013, 07:22 PM   #1
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Adapter help please

Can someone point out to me (at say Amazon) the type of adapter I need to plug my Scamp into my normal home electric socket. Looks like it will be some HUGE type of adapter for that monstrous Scamp cord plug.

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Sounds like you've got a 30-amp cord- is that right? If so, you don't need anything more complicated than this three-dollar part.

Do keep in mind that you'll only be able to draw the standard 15amps from the outlet. Don't try the microwave, air conditioner, fridge and hair dryer all at the same time!

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Old 03-11-2013, 08:12 PM   #3
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Thank you thank you. And if the house doesn't blow up, hugs too.

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Old 03-11-2013, 08:14 PM   #4
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PS -- I've got whatever that big black cord is that's attached and standard on a Scamp 16'.
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Old 03-11-2013, 08:19 PM   #5
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-- Wow, $3 plug and $10 shipping at PPL? Unreal. Let me check Amazon where I can use prime for free shipping. But ty for showing me what I need!!!

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Old 03-11-2013, 08:26 PM   #6
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This is what you need at Amazon.
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Old 03-11-2013, 08:28 PM   #7
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If you have an RV part dealer close by... EVEN WalMart.... don't pay shipping!
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Old 03-11-2013, 08:34 PM   #9
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PS -- I've got whatever that big black cord is that's attached and standard on a Scamp 16'.
Its a 30 AMP and the recommendation made will work just fine to connect it to the house power. You should be able to pick one up at any Camping World or local RV shop.
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Old 03-11-2013, 08:36 PM   #10
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One more question ... a while back I got a Progressive Industries SSP30 Smart Surge. Would it be useful in any way for me to use this surge protector gizmo while plugged in at home?

Also, I was just reading to be VERY CAREFUL not to turn much on in the Scamp (maybe not the A/C) because of overheating problems plugging in at home. Is this true? Same for microwave? I know now not to turn them all on at same time, but how about individually only?

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I've run the AC in mine before without any problems and a few lights. Never been a problem for me personally.

I will gladly pay a couple bucks shipping to save me 40 minutes out of my day going to Walmart along with a couple of bucks in gas to get there!
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Using the surge protector can never hurt. I dont have an AC or Microwave so have never used either when plugged into only 110 power but I have used my TV & DVD and toaster oven & other electronics many times without a problem.
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Also, I was just reading to be VERY CAREFUL not to turn much on in the Scamp (maybe not the A/C) because of overheating problems plugging in at home. Is this true? Same for microwave? I know now not to turn them all on at same time, but how about individually only?

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It's about amps! The problem would be that the household plug won't provided enough amps to run the AC.... But as Brian said, I too have turned it on. I don't run it though, because I don't want to put undo stress on my AC for not having enough power provided.
Personally I don't use a mircrowave even at home so blowing up a micro wouldnt' bother me , but check how many amps your micro uses and make the decision for your self.





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I will gladly pay a couple bucks shipping to save me 40 minutes out of my day going to Walmart along with a couple of bucks in gas to get there!

I take it you don't care for Walmart Bryan! I personally would drive across town to avoid walking into a Walmart........
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One more question ... a while back I got a Progressive Industries SSP30 Smart Surge. Would it be useful in any way for me to use this surge protector gizmo while plugged in at home?

Also, I was just reading to be VERY CAREFUL not to turn much on in the Scamp (maybe not the A/C) because of overheating problems plugging in at home. Is this true? Same for microwave? I know now not to turn them all on at same time, but how about individually only?

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The surge protector won't hurt anything, but unless you've got sensitive electronics aboard the trailer I wouldn't bother with it when at home. Use in RV's is often recommended due to unpredictable wiring at RV parks, some of which have whatchamighcall jerry-rigged systems.


There won't be any overheating problems because the 15amp circuit you're plugging into will just trip if you try to draw power beyond that limit. That's what the breaker's there for!

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Old 03-12-2013, 05:39 AM   #15
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My local Walmart has this adapter for about $5. It is a surprisingly nice Walmart, probably because of the area.
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Old 03-12-2013, 05:51 AM   #16
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The surge protector won't hurt anything, but unless you've got sensitive electronics aboard the trailer I wouldn't bother with it when at home. Use in RV's is often recommended due to unpredictable wiring at RV parks, some of which have whatchamighcall jerry-rigged systems.


There won't be any overheating problems because the 15amp circuit you're plugging into will just trip if you try to draw power beyond that limit. That's what the breaker's there for!

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The problem is not the circuit breaker as Francesca says The problem is the length of the wire in the circuit (From breaker panel to the outlet plus the length of extension cord to the trailer) ="voltage drop" If your running the AC or a heater then voltage drop is an issue. Running your refer or a few lights is not much of a load and is not a voltage drop problem. I am surprised how many people who believe that when a fuse blows or a breaker trips that indicates a defective fuse or breaker. I have watched people change a fuse 5 or 6 times because it keeps blowing and tell me they got a box of bad fuses
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The problem is not the circuit breaker as Francesca says The problem is the length of the wire in the circuit (From breaker panel to the outlet plus the length of extension cord to the trailer) ="voltage drop" If your running the AC or a heater then voltage drop is an issue. Running your refer or a few lights is not much of a load and is not a voltage drop problem. I am surprised how many people who believe that when a fuse blows or a breaker trips that indicates a defective fuse or breaker. I have watched people change a fuse 5 or 6 times because it keeps blowing and tell me they got a box of bad fuses
A question I have, now that this topic has been opened. On my Bigfoot, I have a 15 amp outlet plugged into the house. In the Bigfoot I put in 2 separate AC circuits from the new PD4045 converter. Does this mean I can run two high power appliances, eg a microwave on one circuit and say a heater on the other without tripping the breaker? I actually tried two 1500 watt heaters on the two different circuits, and the breaker did not trip. Is this safe to do. Thanks, Jim
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Weakest link in the chain rule:

If both those separate circuits inside the Bigfoot are drawing power from the single 15amp plug in off the trailer, the draw is limited to that.

While the PD4045 has provisions for two 15amp circuits, it can't/won't deliver more A/C current than it's receiving.

I'm also a little puzzled as to the configuration of the Bigfoot wiring- isn't the power cord itself connected to a 15amp breaker in the trailer?

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Jim,
If you were to run a 10a device on each of the branches from the PD4045 at the same time you should trip the 15a breaker at the house. If you were running the two heaters at maximum and at the same time it should have tripped the house breaker assuming it was rated 15a.
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Jim, There is a time / current relationship on all breakers your two 1500 W should have been drawing 25A, assuming that they were at full power, and your breaker is rated at 15A. At 1.5 time the rated current, it should have tripped after about a minute. If not, you may want to get that checked.
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