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Old 04-02-2017, 07:53 PM   #1
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New here and I have a question. We have a 2017 264BH with 30 amp service, how do I plug it in while it is at my house? I won't b e running A/C or heat. I just want to plug it in to run the lights and fridge. Can I use a a 30 amp to 110 converter plug? Thanks
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Old 04-02-2017, 07:58 PM   #2
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You can get an adaptor, but use with caution! Don't try to use much in your rig or you could risk burning something up. Maybe just to keep your batteries charged up.
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I have never had any problem running lights and refrigerator on a 110 house circuit. When I had a 30 amp 110 receptacle, I could run one ac as well. Check to be sure your cords are not hot and that whatever you are running is running properly, of course.
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New here and I have a question. We have a 2017 264BH with 30 amp service, how do I plug it in while it is at my house? I won't b e running A/C or heat. I just want to plug it in to run the lights and fridge. Can I use a a 30 amp to 110 converter plug? Thanks
Yes you can.
If you need to use a 110 extension cord, make sure it's one of the heavier duty ones.
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Old 04-03-2017, 08:47 AM   #5
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Yes you can.
If you need to use a 110 extension cord, make sure it's one of the heavier duty ones.
Minimum 12 gauge & as short as you possibly can get by with.
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Old 04-03-2017, 09:34 AM   #6
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There are adapters for 30 amp to 110 for a few bucks. If u don't run a/c, microwave or elec hot water heater, should be good for everything else. Shortest and heaviest cord possible is a good idea. I spent $150, and had a elec. install a 30 amp plug on the house. Nice to have a/c when packing and unpacking etc.
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There are adapters for 30 amp to 110 for a few bucks. If u don't run a/c, microwave or elec hot water heater, should be good for everything else. Shortest and heaviest cord possible is a good idea. I spent $150, and had a elec. install a 30 amp plug on the house. Nice to have a/c when packing and unpacking etc.
I agree. Me too.
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Yes adapter available at Amazon or Home Depot, I also now have a dedicated 30amp plug.
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Old 04-03-2017, 08:37 PM   #9
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Thanks for the replies. Over the course of the summer I hope to have a 30 amp plug put on the house but for now I will run with 110 and not use anything except for fridge and lights.
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DO NOT buy the little hockey puck adapter only the dog bone style, the puck ones are a fire hazard.
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