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Dryer plug in6/24/2023 ![]() If a 220-volt current is pushed through a 110-volt converter, it will burn out.Ī replacement converter, which costs approximately $60.00, will be needed. Inside the RV is a converter (opposite an inverter) designed to change the AC power supply from 110 volts AC (alternating current) to 12 volts DV. Plugging a 110 volt, 30 amp camper into the dryer outlet will, in the best case event, cause the circuit to trip however, in the worst case, it could cause damage to the RVs electrical circuit batteries and appliances. The plug has three prongs for the earth, neutral and live wires. ![]() The dryer outlet attached to the house will generally offer a circuit rated at 220 volts and run at 30 amps.Ī camper that will accept a 110 volt, 30 amp service has a three-prong receptacle similar to the dryer outlet’s plug. The circuits will select the one which works for you in the camper. Two variables will determine the ideal solution. The problem is that while the dryer outlet and a 110-volt plugs area are similar in shape and can be connected, the RV electrical circuit is designed to accept a 110 volt, 30 amp service, while the dryer outlet offers a 220 volt, 30 amp service. That is a very blanket statement, and while generally true, there are exceptions to the rule and modifications you can make, allowing you to plug the camper in at home. You Cannot Plug Your Camper Into A Dryer Socket ![]() I have traveled across a few continents through multiple countries in various forms of RVs and campers, and now, at 61 years old, it's time for me to pay back some of the hard-won and expensive lessons I have learned over the years. There are some exceptions, so in this article, we will talk about why the voltages are different, how to overcome the issue, and help you enjoy the maximum camper use while staying safe. While the two plugs look similar, the 110 volts, 30 amp circuit in the camper will be overloaded by the 220 volts, 30 amp circuit from the dryer socket. If your dryer plug has three prongs and your camper has 110 volts, 30 amp receptacles, you probably can’t plug the camper into a dryer socket. The two families could spend time together, yet they would have their own space and privacy. ![]() Using the dryer socket would be so convenient as it would allow the RV to be used as a spare room when friends and family visit. The RV plug looks similar to the dryer plug in the house, but are they the same, and can you plug your camper into a dryer outlet? ![]()
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