30 amp plug assistance needed

[Pepi_s_Mom]

Hi, I attempted to do a search, but had little luck. If this belongs elsewhere, let me know.

I'm in a 2650BH Passport ultra lite. It's going to the junkyard before long, but I need an emergency fix to get us through the heat. Yes, we're full timers.

AC needs major repair and I'm not investing in that now. I also need new circuit breakers as two were iffy anyway, but if I don't put much on them, they're fine.

My 30 amp cord is hardwired. The shore power box is just for the 30 amp. No additional outlets. I need to be able to bypass the rig system to plug in a portable AC. Portable pulls 10 amps, but the 15 amp breaker was already screwy. Need an alternative.

Is there a piggyback type of adapter that will permit me to plug in my rig on the shore power, but also give me an outlet for AC?

I hope I was clear enough. If not, ask away. And thanks in advance.

My parents passed earlier in the year and once their estate is settled, we can look for a new rig. We're stuck in the meantime.

[burningman]

Isn’t it easier and cheaper and better to just replace the bad breaker?!!

[CharlesinGA]

Pepi's_Mom wrote:

way2roll wrote:
If you plug into shore power your outlets in your RV should then have power. Maybe I am missing something.

I have power to my outlets. The portable AC pulls 10 amps. The circuit breaker is rated for 15, but I think the previous owners overloaded it more than once as it flips easily.

Buy a new breaker. They are standard household breakers. You probably have one made by Eaton or Cutler Hammer. These are a common breaker and one made by Siemens, Bryant, Murray, etc will fit and work. They should be $5 or so at a Home Depot or similar store.

Charles

[wa8yxm]

In addtition to the adapter above (NOTE you are still limited to 30 amps by the park breaker) I've been known to use a 12 GA extension cord for a Portable appliance (or even a re-wired hard wired one) and the 20 amp park outlet.

[pianotuna]

Great that you can be a "cool mom"

[Pepi_s_Mom]

Thank you everyone!

A miracle occurred. Or it's Murphy's Law. I went outside to water plants and the repair guy showed up. I had waited 3 weeks. Poor guy is worked to death. Anyhow, he repaired my RV AC, so it runs now.

I'm still going to be looking into these fixes and links so that I can use it with the next rig, if need be. Better than being caught flat-footed like this time.

Thanks again...seriously

[pianotuna]

This may be a better choice than the "puck" adapter. Use it with the "Y" adapter above.

https://www.amazon.ca/Valterra-A10-3015HVP-Female-Adapter-Handle/dp/B00ON26ND4/ref=sr_1_17?dchild=1&...

[4x4van]

This plus this will work.

[Ed_Gee]

I suggest you use a 12 gage extension cord, at least, to run your portable AC.
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[pianotuna]

I'd suggest a dogbone type adapter. The one illustrated above may get pretty hot.

You could also make a "break out box" which would be useful for your next RV.

[Pepi_s_Mom]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
That should work just fine

Thank you. Finding the right words to describe my problem was an issue. I'm going to get one then. I'll have to order it, but I can put a rush on it.

Thank you. We still want our Majestic, but the pandemic has delayed things. We're trying to keep our unit going in the meantime.

[IAMICHABOD]

That should work just fine

[Pepi_s_Mom]

I found this and wonder if it would work. I can roof a house, but I stink when it comes to electrical stuff.

[Pepi_s_Mom]

way2roll wrote:
If you plug into shore power your outlets in your RV should then have power. Maybe I am missing something.

I have power to my outlets. The portable AC pulls 10 amps. The circuit breaker is rated for 15, but I think the previous owners overloaded it more than once as it flips easily.

I want to be able to plug in outside at the shore power post. That way, I'm not putting the portable on a crappy breaker. However, the post only has the one 30 amp outlet.

Think of it like putting a multi plug adapter on an outlet in your home, but with the 30 amp instead. That way I can plug in outside and bypass the rig system. I hope that made more sense.

[way2roll]

If you plug into shore power your outlets in your RV should then have power. Maybe I am missing something.