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by Ann
(Northern California)
Rare 1962 Holiday House Travel Trailer
I just purchased a 1962 Holiday House 18' trailer. Mounted on the outside is a male power outlet with three straight blades. One of them has an extra width on it....I have researched what the style is and have determined that it must be a marine type 30 amp receptacle...I need the female end to plug into it with a regular 15 amp three prong plug at the other end.
I do not want to spend huge money for an adapter...can I plug a 15 amp female into the 30 amp male? I am assuming that it would drop the amps down to 15 when I am plugged in...help!!!
The trailer has propane stove, heater and hot water heater....don't think I would be blowing any breakers with it....
Thanks for your help!!
Ann
ANSWER: Hi Ann thanks for submitting your question on our Ask An RV Question Page
I hope that you realize that you are now the owner of a very rare and unique travel trailer. More on that in just a minute. Now to your question; I wish that you had included a picture of your RV's electric connection, so I could link to an exact match for you.
Unfortunately you are going to have to use an adapter. Depending on the type connection your trailer actually has you could pay as little as $5.00 or $30.00 or more for the right adapter. Yes your travel trailer will be reduced to 15 amps when plugged into a house receptacle. Also keep in mind that the total amps will be reduced by whatever house electrical appliances that you have plugged into that same circuit.
Take a look at this National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Plug Chart to make sure you know exactly what kind of outlet you have and then take a look at these 30 Amp To 15 Amp Adapters to get the right one for your travel trailer.
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