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03-11-2013, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sharon
Trailer: Chez Nous - a 2011 Scamp 16'
Texas
Posts: 277
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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.
Sharon
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03-11-2013, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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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!
Francesca
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03-11-2013, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sharon
Trailer: Chez Nous - a 2011 Scamp 16'
Texas
Posts: 277
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Thank you thank you. And if the house doesn't blow up, hugs too.
Sharon
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03-11-2013, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sharon
Trailer: Chez Nous - a 2011 Scamp 16'
Texas
Posts: 277
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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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03-11-2013, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sharon
Trailer: Chez Nous - a 2011 Scamp 16'
Texas
Posts: 277
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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!!!
S.
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03-11-2013, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1991 Scamp 16 ft
Posts: 392
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1991 Scamp 16'
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03-11-2013, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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If you have an RV part dealer close by... EVEN WalMart.... don't pay shipping!
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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03-11-2013, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sharon
Trailer: Chez Nous - a 2011 Scamp 16'
Texas
Posts: 277
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Thanks.
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03-11-2013, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SharonM
PS -- I've got whatever that big black cord is that's attached and standard on a Scamp 16'.
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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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03-11-2013, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sharon
Trailer: Chez Nous - a 2011 Scamp 16'
Texas
Posts: 277
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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?
Sharon
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03-11-2013, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1991 Scamp 16 ft
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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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03-11-2013, 08:44 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
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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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03-11-2013, 10:04 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 Casita
Posts: 3,428
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SharonM
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?
Sharon
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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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Originally Posted by Bryan L.
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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!
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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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03-12-2013, 01:18 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SharonM
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?
Sharon
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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!
Francesca
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03-12-2013, 05:39 AM
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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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03-12-2013, 05:51 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
Posts: 4,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Francesca Knowles
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!
Francesca
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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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03-12-2013, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Jim
Trailer: Bigfoot 1981 Trailer
British Columbia
Posts: 189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steve dunham
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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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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03-12-2013, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Francesca Knowles
Trailer: '78 Trillium 4500
Jefferson County, Washington State, U.S.A.
Posts: 4,669
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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?
Francesca
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03-12-2013, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 2003 16 ft
Posts: 1,899
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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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03-12-2013, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave W
Trailer: Trillium 4500 - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1300 - 1977, and a 1973
Alberta
Posts: 6,926
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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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