Some people think that if they will plug in their 30 amp system into a 50 amp outlet (via adapter), they will actually get more power. Most RVs use 30 amp or 50 amp plugs and if the proper amount of power is supplied, they can get the most out of their outlet. If you are planning to plug your RV into a standard 15-amp or 20-amp outlet, you will get only this amount of power to use: Recommended wiring usage for your RV receptacle goes as follows: ** Don’t forget that working with electrical panels is DANGEROUS, so before you start working, make sure your main power supply is OFF! The wires needed In the dual-breaker, both breakers are bridged in order for them to trip simultaneously.
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You will need to install a double (or dual) pole 50 amp 120/240-volt breaker where 240-volt service will be split into 2 HOT feeds. Not all electricians are familiar with wiring specifically RV outlets and could wire your outlet for 240-volt service, so make sure your TEST the outlet before using it. ** Alert! Tell your electrician that you will be using this outlet for your RV and the load may be unbalanced. ** Warning! If you are not 100% sure of what you are doing, DON’T DO IT! Call a licensed electrician for assistance. Here is a good video to help you out with installation: Very often people place their plugs next to the main breaker box. EACH hot wire will give you 50 amps 120 volts (or 6,000 watts):Īnd since two hot wires are there (each giving 6000 watts), it means that in total you will get 12,000 watts of power: What could be a better way, than hooking up your RV directly into your house’s electrical system to charge your batteries and get ready for another road trip?!ĥ0 amp receptacle gets connected to 4 wires in total with two of them being 120-volt hot wires, one neutral, and one ground. You can set up your 50-amp receptacle on a pedestal like in a campground, or put one on the side of your house or garage (whichever wall will be closer to where your RV is parked).Ĭoming home from a long trip only to get rolling again would require some restocking and that includes recharging your power systems. Wiring a 50-amp plug is not complicated because everything is pretty much straightforward and all you will need is a new 50 amp breaker, RV outlet (NEMA 14-50R), electrical conduit, and a wire (6/3 gauge is recommended with 8 gauge being a minimum). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE READ MY EARNINGS DISCLAIMER. THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT WILL REWARD ME MONETARILY OR OTHERWISE WHEN YOU USE THEM TO MAKE QUALIFYING PURCHASES.
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How to Install a 50 amp RV Outlet (Diagrams in PDF)ĭISCLAIMER: AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.
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