{"product_id":"camco-55185-30-amp-to-50-amp-dogbone-power-adapter","title":"Camco 55185 30 Amp to 50 Amp Dogbone Power Adapter","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 55185 dogbone adapter connects your 50-amp RV or boat power inlet to a 30-amp shore power source, so you stay hooked up even when the pedestal doesn't match your rig. It's a non-locking adapter with a molded grip on the plug head for easy one-handed hookup, and it passes a full 30 amps of shore power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 55185 is a 30-amp male to 50-amp female dogbone adapter, and it solves one very specific problem at the dock or the campground. Your rig or boat has a 50-amp power inlet, but the power you've got to plug into is a 30-amp source. This little adapter bridges that gap so you can still get shore power without hunting for a different cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the part worth understanding before you buy. The male end plugs into a 30-amp source, and the female end fits a 50-amp inlet. That means it steps a 30-amp supply up to a 50-amp connection, but it still only delivers 30 amps of actual power. You're not getting full 50-amp service out of it. So you'll want to watch your loads. Running the air conditioner, the water heater, and a couple of high-draw appliances all at once on a 30-amp feed will trip the breaker at the pedestal. Think of it as a way to stay connected, not a way to double your power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug head has a molded handle built right into it. Sounds like a small thing. It isn't. Anyone who's tried to wrestle a stiff shore power plug into a recessed inlet with cold hands knows the value of a real grip. You get one-handed insertion and, just as important, a solid pull for removal. No yanking on the cord itself, which is how connectors get damaged over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-locking adapter. It plugs straight in, no twist-lock alignment, no collar to thread. That makes hookup fast. It also means the connection relies on a friction fit, so if you're somewhere with a lot of movement or tension on the line, take a second to make sure it's seated and stays put. A simple strap can keep everything snug if the cord tends to sag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing we'll always be straight about: this adapter is not waterproof. The body isn't sealed against driving rain or standing water. That's normal for a dogbone like this, but it means you should make your connection under a pedestal cover, inside a protected shore power bay, or somewhere the contacts stay dry. If it's exposed to weather, keep it covered and check the contacts now and then for corrosion, especially in salt air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? RV owners with a 50-amp inlet who pull into a site that only offers 30-amp service. Boaters with a 50-amp shore power inlet who need to tie into a 30-amp dock pedestal. It's a common enough situation that a lot of folks keep one of these in the shore power bag as a just-in-case. Cheap insurance against showing up somewhere and finding the wrong receptacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few field notes. Pair it with a proper 30-amp cord rather than trying to stretch it across a long gap on its own. Keep the 30-amp limit in mind and stage your big loads instead of running them together, so the water heater and the air conditioner aren't both hammering the feed at the same moment. And give the connections a quick look every so often for warm spots, which is your early warning that something's drawing hard or a contact isn't clean. A warm plug never fixes itself, so catch it early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamco has been building RV and marine power gear since 1966, and the 55185 is the kind of simple, honest piece that just works. It's not fancy. It doesn't need to be. It gets you connected when the receptacle doesn't match your inlet, and it does it with a handle that makes the job easier. For the price, it's the sort of thing you buy once and forget about until the day it saves your trip. Toss one in the shore power bag and you'll be glad it's there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30-amp male to 50-amp female configuration adapts a standard 30-amp shore power source to a 50-amp RV or boat inlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for 30 amps, so it passes shore power to your inlet without overloading the smaller supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDogbone body flexes between the cord and the inlet, taking strain off both connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded plug-head handle gives you a solid grip for one-handed plug-in and removal, no yanking on the cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-locking design plugs straight in, no twist-lock alignment or collar to thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot waterproof by design, meant for protected shore power connections under a pedestal cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Camco, a brand that's built RV and marine power gear since 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Camco 55185 dogbone adapter do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt lets you plug a 50-amp RV or boat power inlet into a 30-amp shore power source. The male end connects to the 30-amp supply and the female end fits your 50-amp inlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this give me full 50-amp power?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Even though the female end is a 50-amp connection, the adapter only delivers 30 amps. It's stepping a 30-amp supply up to fit a 50-amp inlet, so you'll want to manage your loads and avoid running several high-draw appliances at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, it isn't waterproof. Make your connection somewhere protected, like under a pedestal cover, and keep the contacts dry. In salt air, check now and then for corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it lock into place?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, it's a non-locking adapter. It plugs in with a friction fit for fast hookup. If the cord tends to sag or there's tension on the line, secure it with a strap so it stays seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the handle for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe plug head has a molded handle so you can push it into a recessed inlet and pull it back out with one hand, without yanking on the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. If your boat has a 50-amp shore power inlet and the dock only offers a 30-amp pedestal, this adapter connects the two. Keep it protected from weather since it isn't sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with my 30-amp shore power cord?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Plug your 30-amp cord into the male end and the female end into your 50-amp inlet. For long runs, use a full-length 30-amp cord rather than stretching the adapter itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I identify this exact adapter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's Camco part number 55185, UPC 014717551854, a 30-amp male to 50-amp female dogbone with a plug-head handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave it connected in the rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's best not to. 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