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    Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:28pm
Originally posted by Happy Tripping


In the Yamaha link, what is the significance of "does NOT have a 30 amp electrical receptacle" ?

Does it just mean we need an adapter??


Yes, you just need an adapter.

Something like this.  Adapter.
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:48pm
Originally posted by furpod

Just use a 20A to 30A puck adapter. It's a 2400 watt genny, it's only going to make 20A peak anyways. 2400w / 120v = 20A

It only has 1 ac circuit.


Yeah, you're right. I forgot I was only dealing with a 2000+ watt gen. At continuous running load of 2000W you're only at 16+ Amps. Is there a breaker associated with the outlet, and if so, what rating? And even at that level I would recommend a GOOD quality puck adapter. The nice yellow Camco version, not the cheap black plastic ones. They melt.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:57pm
Originally posted by furpod

Just use a 20A to 30A puck adapter. It's a 2400 watt genny, it's only going to make 20A peak anyways. 2400w / 120v = 20AIt only has 1 ac circuit.


What he said.

You can get the adapters at Walmart, also.

I made up my own 20 amp cord from a 10ga. 25' extension cord. I cut off the "female" end and installed the appropriate NEMA 30 amp twist lock plug (the end that plugs into the camper). I use it at home for every day charging on a 20 amp circuit and take it with me when I plan to use the generator. The 30 amp OEM cord just gets used when a 30 amp pedestal is available.

I agree with Charlie, my adapters will get warm if much current is passed thru them.
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Posts: 18 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 6:17pm
Thanks to everyone for the great information. Will go with 2, 2000 watt gens.
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