Comments on: How can I get 30amps for my RV from a house? http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house Cool VW campers, info, community and exploits Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:05:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Irv S http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-450 Irv S Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:27:59 +0000 http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-450 Your R.V. will have a standard 'plug-in' fitting. You will need to install a matching fitting. You will need: * A new 30 A. 2 P. breaker, either in your panel, or in an 'add on' box. * Code compliant wiring to the new outdoor 'plug-in' fitting. Sorry, but the Code requirements are exacting for this installation. It's not the kind of thing you should DIY unless you've already got some electrical background. Unless you contemplate using both the house and the R.V. at the same time, there should be no problem with the house service as you won't be using all the power in both at once. (Most houses will be able to support an extra 30A. in any case.)<br><b>References : </b><br>Retired Construction Consultant Your R.V. will have a standard ‘plug-in’ fitting.
You will need to install a matching fitting.
You will need:
* A new 30 A. 2 P. breaker, either in your panel, or
in an ‘add on’ box.
* Code compliant wiring to the new outdoor ‘plug-in’ fitting.
Sorry, but the Code requirements are exacting for this installation.
It’s not the kind of thing you should DIY unless you’ve
already got some electrical background.
Unless you contemplate using both the house and the R.V. at the same time, there should be no problem
with the house service as you won’t be using all the power
in both at once.
(Most houses will be able to support an extra 30A. in any case.)
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]]> By: cmos_specialist http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-449 cmos_specialist Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:41:59 +0000 http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-449 There is no way except to run a dedicated 30 amp line from your box to an outlet near your RV. As I'm sure you have noticed, the cord on your RV has a unique circular plug end, this is so you cannot plug it into anything but a 30 amp 120V outlet Install a 30 amp breaker, run 10 gauge wire (make sure it is 10 guage) to the outlet<br><b>References : </b><br> There is no way except to run a dedicated 30 amp line from your box to an outlet near your RV. As I’m sure you have noticed, the cord on your RV has a unique circular plug end, this is so you cannot plug it into anything but a 30 amp 120V outlet
Install a 30 amp breaker, run 10 gauge wire (make sure it is 10 guage) to the outlet
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]]> By: Jimmy E http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-448 Jimmy E Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:01:59 +0000 http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-448 I was going to suggest something that involved jerry rigging an extension cord, but it sounds like your RV is becoming a permanent fixture to your house. If you have a 200amp service, you really shouldn't have anything to worry about by installing a new 30amp single pole breaker and 30amp recept. If you have a 100amp service, probably the only time you'd have any issues would be if your house AC is running at the same time as the electric stove and electric dryer and the RV AC. I'd give it a try and if it trips the main breaker, then don't run the dryer while the RV is plugged in. I'd play it safe and run a new line close to where your RV is parked though.<br><b>References : </b><br>13 years Journeyman Electrician I was going to suggest something that involved jerry rigging an extension cord, but it sounds like your RV is becoming a permanent fixture to your house. If you have a 200amp service, you really shouldn’t have anything to worry about by installing a new 30amp single pole breaker and 30amp recept. If you have a 100amp service, probably the only time you’d have any issues would be if your house AC is running at the same time as the electric stove and electric dryer and the RV AC. I’d give it a try and if it trips the main breaker, then don’t run the dryer while the RV is plugged in. I’d play it safe and run a new line close to where your RV is parked though.
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]]> By: 2dambig http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-447 2dambig Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:12:59 +0000 http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-447 double pole if box will handle call electrician<br><b>References : </b><br> double pole if box will handle call electrician
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]]> By: eyebum http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-446 eyebum Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:01:59 +0000 http://www.thegreatvwcamper.com/buying-a-vw-camper/how-can-i-get-30amps-for-my-rv-from-a-house#comment-446 Only a licensed electrician can do the work anyway, so it would not be a bad idea to call one and have them come out and take a look. Many will offer free consultations or estimates, so you can find out the details and cost without any obligation. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Only a licensed electrician can do the work anyway, so it would not be a bad idea to call one and have them come out and take a look. Many will offer free consultations or estimates, so you can find out the details and cost without any obligation.

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