When your 30 amp RV pulls into a site that only offers a 50 amp outlet -- or the 30 amp receptacle is out of service -- this Camco Power Grip Dogbone Adapter bridges the gap safely. The 18-inch flexible cord keeps the heavy plug ends from levering against each other, the molded yellow Power Grip handles make one-handed plugging and unplugging easy even in wet conditions, and the assembly is CSA certified for campground use.
A dogbone adapter is one of the most practical items any 30 amp RV owner can carry. Campground electrical pedestals vary, and a 50 amp site is far more common than a dead 30 amp socket. Rather than skipping the site or struggling with a rigid plug-to-plug adapter that strains both receptacles, the 18-inch cord on this unit lets each end seat naturally and relieves mechanical stress on the pedestal and your shore power inlet.
The Camco 55175 (SKU 55-8404) uses a 14-50P straight-blade male plug that inserts into the 50 amp pedestal receptacle, and a TT-30R female socket that accepts your RV's standard 30 amp shore power cord. The 180-degree rotation between male and female ends is built into the cord lay, allowing both ends to point in practical directions without binding.
Molded heavy-duty polyvinyl handles on both ends give you a secure grip for plugging and unplugging -- no pinched fingers against a wet pedestal door.
The cord length separates the plug ends so neither receptacle bears the weight or torque of a rigid adapter. Reduces wear on campsite pedestals and your RV inlet.
Male end is NEMA 14-50P (50 amp, 125/250V straight blade). Female end is NEMA TT-30R (30 amp, 125V locking-style socket). Matches standard North American RV infrastructure.
Certified to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 21. Many campgrounds and RV parks require CSA or UL certification on any adapter used at their pedestals.
This adapter fits common situations every 30 amp RV owner eventually encounters:
The plug bodies and handle overmolds are constructed from heavy-duty polyvinyl plastic -- the same material Camco uses across its Power Grip line. The yellow color on the ends and handles makes the adapter easy to spot in a storage bin or at the pedestal in low light. The cord jacket is black. Internal wiring is sized and rated to handle the full 30 amp continuous load this adapter is designed for.
At 1.3 lbs and 18 inches long, this adapter coils easily into a milk crate, power cord bag, or storage compartment. Many full-timers keep it clipped to their shore power cord with a velcro strap so it is always available at hookup time.