Necessary cord for Shore Power?

csonni

Never had a trailer camper where shore power was required. What type of cord is needed to hook the T@G Boondock up to shore power. Do most campsites have 30 amp plugs or would I need to get an adapter to hook up the T@G to a campsite receptacle?

JamesDow

I do not know what your trailer is loaded with.
- (Air Conditioner, Fantastic-Fan, Nocold refrigerator, microwave, heater, ...)

My major power draws are: AC, Nocold Refrigerator, Fantasitc-Fan, Water pump. (No microwave or heater)
I utilize an adapter and hook up with a good extension cord.
I carry two 25 footers.
Many adapters and extension cords are available.
Pictured below are just a few examples.

My camping setup is the same as I use at home.

Calculate the maximum amp draw of your trailer.
Each appliance should have a label attached.

With everything running on high on my trailer, I calculate the power draw never exceeding 6-7 amps ever.
Amps = Watts / Volts

My suggestion assumes that you are not adding (plugging into a trailer receptacle) substantially more than what comes with a new stock T@G.

I never use the 30Amp cord that came with my trailer.

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csonni

What's on the other end of the 30 amp cord that comes with it? A 15 amp connection? No adapter needed?

ras

My 30A cable is 30 A on both ends. Most powered camp sites have 30A and 15/20A receptacles. Many powered camp sites (for very large RVs) have 50A and 15/20A receptacles. I use the 30A power cord that came with my TAG but bought and carry both 30A/15A and 30A/50A adapters just in case a working 30A receptacle is not available. I use a 10 GA 20A 115/120V extension cord with the 15A adapter and the 30A cable to connect the TAG to my garage outlet. Both adapters are 30A female to 15 or 50A male.

csonni

Is this the type of adapter you use? https://www.amazon.ca/Camco-55223-Power-Grip-Adapter/dp/B00192JGA8/ref=asc_df_B00192JGA8/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292955540284&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13741672340330548557&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1002093&hvtargid=pla-434214759986&psc=1

Same as JamesDow posted above.

Or is this a better option? I wonder if it will connect as intended to the T@G?
https://www.amazon.ca/Kohree-Dogbone-Adapter-Female-Indicator/dp/B07KQTHYG9/ref=pd_sbs_263_4/143-3868383-6440455?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07KQTHYG9&pd_rd_r=41fe1947-6b4c-408b-98b2-eda07557b715&pd_rd_w=RKifP&pd_rd_wg=8JgGH&pf_rd_p=3885b243-7797-4c4b-b0ae-97ca9ec36283&pf_rd_r=HVMZSASJSPST3TXM4R7K&psc=1&refRID=HVMZSASJSPST3TXM4R7K

ras

the first adapter IS what I use. Compact, relatively inexpensive and easy to store. I can see the benefit of the dogbone if you have limited space around the 15/20A receptacle. My 50 to 30A dogbone is https://www.newegg.com/p/0JZ-007B-00002 Not where I bought it, I think it was e-trailer but that's the part number. I've only needed it once because a 50A site was all that was available.

csonni

Are all the twist locks and connections standard depths on all RV'S, Teardrops, etc.?

ras

UL standards require them to be identical. The 30 A twist lock males have to be hard left in the socket when you insert them and then you twist right to lock in place. Have to remember to twist them back hard left before you try to take them out.

csonni

We’ll be buying the Honda 2200i soon. But before purchase, I’m wondering if I’m thinking correctly as to what unit to buy. Since it’s mainly for our trailer (30 amp connection), I’m considering the Companion since I then won’t need an adapter to hook up to the trailer. It’s pricier, but am I thinking on the right lines? I’ll be losing out on a 110V receptacle but that would be fine. Any advice? Also, does the supplied cord with the T@G plug directly into the 30 amp of the Honda or do I need an adapter?

ras

Yes. The Honda has two115V outlets. You'll need this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-55325-Power-Grip-Power-Cord-Adapter-15A-Male-x-30A-Angle-Female/46649926. It'll also provide you with shore power at home.
If you're ever going to use RV sites with electrical power, it wouldn't hurt to have a 50A M to 30A F adapter and something like a CAMCO PowerGrip which will check for proper wiring and provide some surge detection. I carry all three so I can use whichever outlet is wired correctly at a site. I have found a few that weren't.

csonni

@ras said:
Yes. The Honda has two115V outlets.

I think you may have missed my point. I'm looking at the Companion which has a 30 amp already. On the supplied cord with the T@G, there's a 30 amp locking plug that goes into the trailer. On the other end, will that plug right into the 30 amp on the Honda without any adapter?

csonni

Found this. Can someone confirm if this is the case? "The 30A receptacle on the companion model is a 3-prong twist lock (L5-30R), whereas the standard RV shorepower cord terminates with the RV-specific 3-prong straight-bladed plug, aka TT-30P. While electrically compatible (125V/30A max, hot/neutral/ground connection), the two connectors are not physically compatible. You will need a separate adapter to plug the standard shorepower cord into either the Honda companion model 30A receptacle or the 15A receptacle."

ras

yes

csonni

Is this the adapter I'll need?https://www.amazon.ca/3-Prong-Generator-Adapter-Converter-L5-30P/dp/B07RBTPH2F
It's listed as an L5-30P to TT-30R. (The R and P are reversed from what I posted above).
And JamesDow above says he never uses the 30 amp cord that came with the trailer. Leaves me wondering why.

csonni

The reason I wanted the Companion was so the supplied cord with the T@G would be all I needed but apparently that's not the case as an adapter would be needed. Maybe that's why JamesDow doesn't use the supplied cord. It sounds like a heavy cord and that's just more stress at contact using an adapter to hold it in place at the generator. I take it that the 30 amp Companion generator would provide more power when needed at the trailer end, if we happen to be running the A/C and the microwave at the same time. If that's the case, then I would rather have the 30 amp for cases like that and put up with the adapter required.

csonni

So, it appears I'm wrong with what the 30 amp does. Without a 2nd paired generator you can still only get 15A continuous (2200 watts peak) out of the 30A receptacle. So, the 30 amp doesn’t offer any advantage at all over the 15 amp non-Companion model...that is, unless I buy another one to pair.

csonni

For those of you that have used 30 amp hookups at campgrounds, are there any adapters needed as for the generator or does the T@G supplied 30 amp cord connect up o its own to the pedestal?

zgfiredude

The 30amp cord connects directly to the pedestal and uses the most common plug type. Some pedestals will also have a 50amp plug. Most if not all will have 15amp plugs as well.

csonni

Can anyone recommend a good 90 degree locking 30 amp adapter ending with 30 amp for the supplied cord and also the same 90 degree locking 30 amp adapter ending in 15 amp?

ras

Search 30A dog bones. Because they're flexible, one of them should fill your needs.

csonni

Can anyone clear me up on the Honda Companion 30 amp plug? Before I make a purchase, I want to be sure that the Companion with the 30 amp plug provides no advantage. The dealer today told me that the 30 amp will only provide 2200 watts but, with the 30 amp plug, it will spread it out better when running more than 1 appliance. Huh?