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Camco 55185 Power Grip 18-Inch Dogbone Adapter 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male RV Power Cord Adapter

Camco 55185 Power Grip 18-inch dogbone adapter with integrated pull handles, 50 amp female to 30 amp male RV electrical adapter
Camco Power Grip 18" Dogbone Adapter 50 Amp Female To 30 Amp Male
 
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Part Number: 55185
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Camco 50 Amp to 30 Amp 18-Inch Dogbone Camco 55185 Power Grip 18" Dogbone Adapter -- 50 Amp Female to 30 Amp Male

Plug your 50 amp RV into a 30 amp campground pedestal without wrestling with stuck plugs. The Power Grip dogbone adapter adds 18 inches of flexible cord between the connectors, plus integrated pull handles on both ends so removal is a one-handed pull, not a two-handed struggle.

Finally, an Adapter That Comes Back Out

Anyone who has yanked on a standard plug adapter wedged into a wet campground pedestal knows the problem. Camco's Power Grip design addresses it directly: molded-in ergonomic pull handles give you real leverage to break the weathered connection loose without rocking, twisting, or digging your fingernails under the collar.

The 18-inch flexible cord between the 50 amp female and 30 amp male connectors also keeps stress off the park pedestal outlet. Instead of a rigid adapter torquing the receptacle as your rig shifts, the cord absorbs movement and lets the connectors seat straight.

Integrated Pull Handles

Molded handles on both the male and female ends give solid grip for effortless plug removal from tight or weathered outlets.

18-Inch Flexible Cord

The dogbone-style cord relieves torque on the pedestal receptacle and lets connectors seat cleanly even at awkward angles.

50 Amp Female / 30 Amp Male

Connects your 50 amp RV power cord to a standard 30 amp (TT-30) campground outlet -- the most common hookup mismatch at RV parks.

Heavy-Duty Construction

Durable, weather-resistant housing stands up to repeated use in the outdoor campground environment.

How Dogbone Adapters Work

A dogbone adapter is not a power converter or surge protector -- it is a wiring adapter that physically matches your RV's 50 amp shore power cord to a 30 amp pedestal outlet. When plugged into a 30 amp source, your 50 amp RV will receive a maximum of 30 amps at 120 volts. High-draw appliances like air conditioners, electric water heaters, and microwaves will need to be managed carefully to avoid tripping the 30 amp breaker at the pedestal.

Best Use Case
This adapter is ideal for overnight stays, dry camping stops, or campgrounds that have only 30 amp pedestals available. It gets you connected quickly when your preferred 50 amp service is not available.

Understanding the 50 Amp to 30 Amp Difference

A 50 amp RV service runs two legs of 120 volts (120/240V), providing up to 12,000 watts of capacity. A 30 amp service is a single-leg 120V circuit rated for up to 3,600 watts. When using this adapter, your RV is operating on a single 120V leg -- the same leg both 50 amp hot wires are bridged to at the adapter. Run one large appliance at a time and monitor your load to avoid nuisance trips.

Load Management Required
Running multiple high-draw appliances simultaneously on 30 amp service will trip the pedestal breaker. Stagger use of air conditioning, microwave, electric water heater, and other large loads.

Compatibility and Fitment

This adapter is compatible with any RV equipped with a standard 50 amp shore power cord (the large 4-prong, 14-50 style connector) and any campground pedestal with a TT-30 (30 amp) outlet. It does not require any tools or modifications -- plug and play.

  • 50 amp female receptacle (NEMA 14-50R style, 4-prong) accepts your RV's shore cord
  • 30 amp male plug (NEMA TT-30P, 3-prong) inserts into the campground pedestal
  • Compatible with all major 50 amp Class A, Class C, and fifth wheel RVs
  • Works with any standard 30 amp TT-30 campground or marina pedestal outlet
Not a Surge Protector
This adapter provides no surge or spike protection. For whole-rig electrical protection, use a dedicated RV surge protector or EMS (electrical management system) in line with this adapter.
Storage and Care Tips
- Coil loosely and store out of direct UV exposure when not in use.
- Inspect the cord and connectors periodically for cracking, burning, or corrosion.
- Keep the female end capped or bagged when storing to protect the contacts.

Electrical Specifications

Camco Part Number55185
Vendor Part Number19-0468
UPC014717551854
Female End (RV Cord Side)50 Amp, 125/250V, 4-prong (NEMA 14-50R)
Male End (Pedestal Side)30 Amp, 125V, 3-prong (NEMA TT-30P)
Maximum Service (30A outlet)30 Amps at 120V (3,600 watts)

Physical Specifications

Cord Length18 inches
Adapter StyleDogbone (flexible cord between ends)
Pull HandlesIntegrated, molded-in, both ends
Housing MaterialWeather-resistant molded polymer

Connector Reference

NEMA 14-50R (Female)4-prong, 50A, 125/250V -- standard RV 50 amp shore cord end
NEMA TT-30P (Male)3-prong, 30A, 125V -- standard campground 30 amp outlet

In the Box

Included1x Camco 55185 Power Grip dogbone adapter
Not IncludedSurge protector, EMS, or any additional wiring

Common Applications

RV TypesClass A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers with 50 amp service
Outlet Types Served30 amp TT-30 campground, RV park, and marina pedestals
Typical UseCampgrounds without 50 amp availability, overflow sites, older RV parks
Important Information
  • This adapter limits your RV to 30 amp (3,600 watt) maximum draw -- do NOT attempt to run your full 50 amp load through it.
  • This is a wiring adapter only. It provides no surge, spike, or voltage protection.
  • Always verify the pedestal breaker is OFF before connecting or disconnecting the adapter.
  • Do not use if the cord, plug, or receptacle shows signs of burning, melting, cracking, or corrosion.
  • Not intended for use with generators unless the generator outlet is a properly wired TT-30 receptacle rated for the load.
  • Camco part number 55185 -- verify this matches your intended purchase before ordering.


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