Can I plug my PIP AC out to travel trailer’s 50 amp receptacle using an adapter?

[zerzuri]

Hi
I would like to apologize for any dumb questions I may have below. I am a complete newbie and trying to learn.

Here is my situation: I have 2.4 kw 24V PIP 2424LV-MSD all-in-one from MPP Solar. I have been living in a travel trailer where it is hooked up to shore power. I have purchased 3 250 watts 24V solar panels and 8 260 amp LifePo4 batteries to use with the unit in case power outages (Here in SW Florida it is very common during hurricanes.)

I hooked up my batteries to my PIP but I don’t know how should I hook it up to my trailer’s electrical system so that I can use the DC power AND trailers’ AC plugs during a power shortage.

My question is can I use a 15 amp to 50 amp adapter to hook up my PIP’s AC out to my trailer’s 50 amp receptacle? Will this cause any damage to my current trailer electrical system.

Thanks

 

[Maast]

Is the trailers 50A a 120v or a 240v receptacle? If it is than yes you can using both hots (also called 'line') and the neutral and you'll get the full power of the inverter into the trailer, if it's not you still can but NOT the 240v output, you'll have to use one half of the output using one of the hots and the neutral.

If you dont understand what I just said you need to read up on 'split phase' 120v/240v. In any case your question leads me to believe you need to do a lot of reading first. There's a reason electricians get paid what they do

And yes, if you screw it up you can cause catastrophic damage to your power converter and possibly your trailer wiring.

 

[zerzuri]

Hi Maast

Thank you for your answer. I would be so happy if it is 120v receptacle but How can I check whether my 50 amp receptacle is 120v or 240v?

 

[Maast]

Take a look at the receptacle, it'll say "NEMA (something)" or it'll say something like "30A 125V" just like your second photo shows the left-hand receptacle displaying. If it does say "NEMA xxxxxxxx" then do a quick google on it and that'll be your answer

Failing that take a look at the plug itself, each voltage/amperage combination has its own specific plug, google the different kinds of plugs for your answer.

Your other two photos both show 240V breakers, they're the ones tied together.

 

[zerzuri]

I just hooked up the PIP to the Trailer’s receptacle and turned on the unit. It shut down after powering on. Do you think the 15 amp to 50 amp adapter could not carry the voltage or do you thing the BMS could not handle the current?