{"product_id":"camco-55563-50a-30a-dogbone-adapter-surge-protected","title":"Camco 55563 50A-30A Dogbone Adapter, Surge Protected","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 55563 PowerGrip dogbone adapts a 50-amp power pedestal to your 30-amp shore cord, so you can plug in even when the big outlet is all that's available. It adds integrated surge protection and a fault indicator to shield your rig's electronics, plus molded PowerGrip handles for an easy one-handed connection in any weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 55563 PowerGrip is a 50-amp to 30-amp dogbone adapter, and it solves one of the most common problems you run into at a hookup: the pedestal only has a 50-amp outlet, but your rig runs on a 30-amp cord. Plug this in and you're powered up in seconds. No rewiring, no calling the campground office, no running an extension across the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it works. One end is a 50-amp male plug that goes straight into the 50-amp receptacle on the power pedestal. The other end is a 30-amp female receptacle that accepts your standard 30-amp shore power cord. So you're pulling from a 50-amp source but feeding a 30-amp system, which is exactly what you want when the big outlet is all that's on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, an important note on power. Even though you're plugged into a 50-amp pedestal, this adapter is rated for 30 amps at 125 volts, or 3750 watts. That's the ceiling. The 30-amp female end is the limiting factor, and it's a single hot leg, not the two legs a true 50-amp connection gives you. So don't expect to run everything at once. If you've got the air conditioner, the water heater, and a couple of other big loads all going, you'll be right up against that 3750-watt limit. We've seen folks push past it and the 30-amp end gets hot. Manage your loads, stagger the heavy stuff, and you'll be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this one apart from a plain adapter is the integrated surge protection and fault indication built into the housing. The surge module helps shield your rig's electronics from spikes coming off the pedestal, and the fault indicator gives you a quick read on whether the shore power is wired correctly before you trust it. That's worth a lot. Bad park wiring, reversed polarity, an open ground, these are real and they'll cook sensitive gear. A quick glance at the indicator tells you if something's off. If it flags a fault, stop and sort out the pedestal before you plug your cord in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rule you have to respect: this adapter is not for use with GFI or GFCI outlets. The surge and fault circuitry doesn't play nicely with ground-fault protection, and you'll get nuisance trips or worse. If the pedestal outlet is GFI protected, use a different adapter. Don't force it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerGrip handles are the little touch you appreciate at the end of a long drive. Molded grips on both ends let you pull the connection apart one-handed, even when it's wet or cold and your hands are full. Anyone who's fought a stiff, cheap adapter in the rain knows why that matters. At 18 inches, the dogbone shape gives you enough length to route the connection cleanly without a big coil of cable to trip over, though you'll still want to leave a little slack so nothing pulls on the plug if your rig shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? RVers who travel to a lot of different parks and never know what the pedestal will offer. Boaters at a dock with a 50-amp shore outlet and a 30-amp cord. Anyone who wants the flexibility to plug in wherever they land without carrying a milk crate of adapters. Keep one in the bay and you're covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built for outdoor use like the rest of the Camco PowerGrip line, but treat it right. Keep the contacts clean and dry when you can, don't leave it lying in a puddle, and check the fault indicator every time you connect. Do that and this little adapter earns its keep at the pedestal season after season, on the road or at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50-amp male to 30-amp female configuration lets a 30-amp rig draw power from a 50-amp pedestal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 30 amps at 125 volts \/ 3750 watts, the safe ceiling set by the 30-amp side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated surge protection helps shield onboard electronics from pedestal spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in fault indication flags miswired or unsafe shore power before you connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowerGrip molded handles on both ends for easy one-handed plug and unplug, even when wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18-inch dogbone length routes the connection cleanly without a bulky cable coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for standard shore pedestals, not for use with GFI or GFCI outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamco PowerGrip build for repeated outdoor shore power use\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 55563 do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt adapts a 50-amp power source to a 30-amp connection. One end is a 50-amp male plug for the pedestal, and the other is a 30-amp female receptacle for your shore cord, so a 30-amp rig can run off a 50-amp outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich end goes where?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlug the 50-amp male end into the 50-amp receptacle on the pedestal, then plug your 30-amp shore power cord into the 30-amp female end of the adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power can I draw through it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated for 30 amps at 125 volts, or 3750 watts. That 30-amp female side is the limit, so plan your loads. Running the AC plus a water heater and other big draws at once can push you right to the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it protect my electronics?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It has integrated surge protection built into the housing to help shield your rig's electronics from spikes coming off shore power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the fault indication for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe built-in indicator gives you a quick read on whether the pedestal is wired correctly before you connect. If it flags a fault like reversed polarity or an open ground, stop and get the pedestal checked before plugging in your cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a GFI or GFCI outlet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This adapter is not for use with GFI outlets. The surge and fault circuitry causes nuisance trips on ground-fault protected outlets, so use it only on standard shore pedestals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an 18-inch dogbone. That's enough length to route the connection cleanly without a bulky coil, though it's smart to leave a little slack so nothing strains the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this give my 30-amp rig a full 50 amps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Even though you're plugged into a 50-amp pedestal, the 30-amp female end limits you to 30 amps on a single hot leg. It's a way to get power from a 50-amp source, not a way to increase your rig's capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the PowerGrip handles for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're molded grips on both ends that let you make and break the connection one-handed, even when it's wet or cold. It saves you fighting a stiff plug in bad weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave it connected outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for outdoor shore power use. 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