Can Camco Power Grip RV Power Maximizer be Plugged into a Generator

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Do you know if item number CAM55025 will work if plugged into a portable generator. The generator does have reset buttons on it if the breaker trips? My generator has a 30 amp twist connector and 2 - 15 amp outlets.

asked by: George K

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Camco Power Grip # CAM55025 will work if you plug in both the 30 amp male and 15 amp male into your generator.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Using the Honda generator to power your RV is a great idea. You can use either outlet to power your RV. For any appliances that use less than 125V of power, I would recommend you use the 3 prong 30 amp outlet with a 50 amp adapter like the Camco…

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Answer 2

Hey Wayne! The Power Grip RV Power Maximizer item #CAM55025 is not compatible with a GFCI outlet because the lack of a completed uninterrupted ground circuit in the wiring will not allow it to function correctly. Camco's engineers have said that…

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Answer 3

With your 50 amp camper system, I recommend using the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer - 50 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male and 30 Amp Male #CAM55025 to allow you to plug into 30 amp power supplies. Then you will use a surge protector like #CAM55306 for…

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Answer 4

I reached out to Camco about the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer - 50 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male and 30 Amp Male item #CAM55025 and received this information from one of their reps. All Grounds, “G”, and all Neutrals, “W”, are connected and they should…

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Answer 5

Yes the configuration you mentioned would work fine with the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer #CAM55025. You can plug the 15 amp plug into a generator and the 30 amp into a power outlet and you'd be totally fine.

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Answer 6

The Power Grip RV Power Maximizer - 50 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male and 30 Amp Male #CAM55025 has independent wiring connected to the 50 amp Female end. When you plug in the 30 amp male, there will not be 30 amps of power going to the smaller 3 prong…

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Answer 7

The Power Grip RV Power Maximizer - 50 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male and 30 Amp Male #CAM55025 will allow you to get power from either or both connections to shore power source. Your 50 amp motorhome may not allow all your powered features if only…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Camco regarding the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer #CAM55025 and she did state that this product is not UL listed. This is the only power adapter like this that we have available that a female 50 amp plug and both a 15 amp…

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Answer 9

You do NOT have to plug in both the 15-amp and 30-amp male ends to use the Power Grip RV Power Maximizer #CAM55025. You can plug in just the 15-amp or just the 30-amp male end and it will still work. The 30 or 15 amp end not plugged in will NOT be…

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Answer 10

Yes, what you described would be perfectly acceptable. Run the 30 amp to the generator and then the 15 to your shore power and then that would work just fine with your RV's 50 amp socket.

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