Can I Use a 30A Dryer Receptacle for my 30A RV Hookup
Updated 09/24/2024 | Published 08/29/2024
Question:
Need adaptor to mooch dock for family reunion. Sister has 30 amp dryer recepticle...old 2 hots and 1 ground no neutral...ground prong is angle not round. .old house wiring. My motorhome is 30 amp. Do you have an adaptor
asked by: Keith T
Expert Reply:
Hey Keith, thanks for reaching out!
You definitely want to avoid using an old home 30A dryer receptacle for powering your 30A RV. Your RV has a NEMA TT-30 while your dryer receptacle has a NEMA 10-30 so they aren't compatible and there aren't any legit adapters. I wish I could straight up hand you a plug that did exactly what you're wanting but we need to make sure both your RV and the house are safe.
For your application you're either going to need to have an RV outlet installed at the house, pick up a generator like the Firman 10,000-Watt Portable Generator # 333-H08051, or you'll need to install solar panels that pull in enough power for you to live "off-grid" since you won't be able to use power.
Jon E.
9/24/2024
NEVER do this even with an adaptor (which should not exist). RVs are 120V and dryer outlets are 240V. The dryer outlet will fry the RV electrical system and if even unlickier will cause a fire.