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How to Wire a 30 Amp 125 Volt RV Receptacle

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In this video I guide you through the installation of a dedicated, 30A, 125V R.V. receptacle to enable the connection of your RV without having to adapt down to a 15A 125V standard duplex outlet that you may have on the outside of the house. This installation is a bit unique in that I have used the appropriate cable to allow an upgrade to a 50A, 125/250V connection for a service to a Class A Motorcoach, or a larger 5th wheel style unit in the future, should the need arise.
Here's a link to a video I published a few years ago on the same subject but using a different wiring method. • How to Wire an RV Rece...
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@drjohnwills 6 месяцев назад

I searched for a couple hours wanting to know if I had to use a double breaker or single and no one but you answered that question for the tt type. Thanks

@thetrispyone7812 5 месяцев назад

A double pole breaker would be 240v

@ThrasherGnar 9 месяцев назад

Liked for the wiggle technique on stranded wire, doing this tomorrow, thanks👌

@vernonsteinkamp1088 2 года назад

Nice job. The box I bought is all enclusive with door and all. I'll be mounting it on the exterior, very close to the breaker box which is located on the inside of my garage. One thing I did not see you stress is cutting the power before doing any of the work. I'm a novice so having any live wires around the work area frightens me. I do realize once the main breaker switch is turned off, the two wires coming into the box (from the city) will always remain live and I should not get anywhere nears those. I'll be using 8-2 wire which should be a little easier to work with. You do sound like you might be a teacher or an instructor.

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

Thanks for the comment, and yes, I try to always emphasize safety first, mainly shut off the supply! I sometimes neglect to mention it enough! Good reminder.

@n.d.4192 2 месяца назад

Did I somehow miss the part where you explained why you just didn't use 10/2 wire instead of 10/3 and had to tape the red conductor wire or don't they sell 10/2 in Canada ? Edit; I see further down in the comments where you say it's 8/3 wire for future upgrade to 50amp. Hard to tell on video the gauge of wire.

@theinternetelectrician 2 месяца назад

No worries! Yes, 10/2 is readily available, and yes, I used #8/3 for future upgrade to a 50A, 125/250V receptacle that I have now done, fed with a 40A 2-pole breaker. (which is plenty of capacity for most larger R.V.'s.) Thanks for watching! And happy July 4th Independence day!

@smoberdeen 5 месяцев назад

This is the third instruction video I've watched today and NO ONE is using a GFIC for their RV outlet. So, how is it we have GFIC circuit breakers for sinks and hot water heaters and GFIC outlets installed in garages and outside, except for RV outlets? I have about $135 invested in a 20 amp 120v single pole GFIC and 20 amp 120v single pole GFIC and curious how people are able to install the outlets without a GFIC.

@theinternetelectrician 5 месяцев назад

The GFCI protection is in the RV. (or should be unless it's an older unit). The panel in the RV is in essence a sub-panel from whatever panel is feeding the RV outlet. Then the GFCI protected circuits should be wired as such in the RV, either via circuit breakers where needed, or with GFCI outlets. Many just have one GFCI outlet in the RV, and then protect the other circuits on the load side of it.

@rodolfomolina3333 9 месяцев назад

Did you have to notify the city to do this job, or get a permit?

@theinternetelectrician 9 месяцев назад

You should always check with your municipality to see if a permit is required for your project. My job here was covered under a permit I obtained for a general renovation project consisting of several alterations and additions to my system.

@epifaniorivera7695 2 месяца назад

Hello 👋 Terry Peterman it's a nice introduction to the beginning but how was finished with your RV? I have a question ❓ how can converter to a single house electric system? My RV.

@epifaniorivera7695 2 месяца назад

Please let me know, how much cost the electricity RV DVD 📀 instructional? Thanks 🙏.

@KevinCoop1 Год назад

The Chief Electrical inspector once on one of our jobs would not allow for the outer jacket to be stripped and run through conduit. His reason was you are changing wiring methods from a cable which is required to be labeled on its surface to conduit with conductors which the conductors are required to be labeled along its insulation. An inspector can not look at the conductors entering the box and know what it is for sure without the labeling. Just thought you might like to hear that story. Best wishes, Kevin

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

Inspectors have the power to interpret the code and make you do it his / her way even if they're wrong. Some you can compromise with, but sometimes it's just better to do what they want and accept that they are wrong! Kinda like our Governments!

@patrickjames1080 Год назад

@@theinternetelectrician what is the logic for removing the outer jacket sheathe for a conduit run, seems like an extra layer of protection. Thanks Patrick AZ

@randywilde9998 Год назад

Wondering how you are going to get a 30 amp right angle plug or surge protector in that receptacle without further modifications?

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

You are absolutely correct. I think I mentioned that, and yes, I had to notch out the bottom of that cover assembly to accommodate the cord.

@simonflores3410 2 года назад

I have a 35 foot RV what size wire do I need to wire to my RV to my 100amp electrical box do I need a double pole or single pole 30amp breaker I have a single slot not using now

@theinternetelectrician 2 года назад

Is your plug for the RV the same as what I've shown here in the video? Even if it's a 50A on your RV, you can adapt down to the 30A being you only have one breaker position left. Follow the example above, or this other video I did (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_F3osluGL9E.html). That should guide you through the process. So to answer your question, You need #10/2 cable, and a 30A single pole breaker. Thanks for watching! I how that you 'liked', and that you have subscribed to my channel? Much appreciated!

@virgilrodriguez8113 3 месяца назад

Quick question, I have a 170 ft run from barn where I will have a meter base to 30 amp rv pedestal with an additional 20 amp gfci outlet. What size wire do I run the 170 ft to pedestal? and do I run 2 wires? 1 for 30 amp plug and 1 for 20 amp gfci? Thanks in advance

@user-up9mo9fw3o 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@theinternetelectrician 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I’m glad it helped you out!

@chipmiller9074 9 месяцев назад

As I get nervous when watching people like working on hot panels 😊

@dmmichaelsroadogmuzic73 6 месяцев назад

Help me please I need advice and connecting my 30 amp RV inlet from my RV to my RV fuse panel or breaker box

@deke.hackett1883 2 года назад

Thank you Terry Great video very informative ,detailed and helpful

@theinternetelectrician 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@AngelRivera-wy5wb Год назад

Great video however I am confused now. You intend on using the 8 wire for future 50 amp service, however everywhere else is saying 6 wire for 50 amp service. I am planning on setting this service and require a definitive answer thank you for your help.

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

I know. It’s an anomaly, but #8, you feed with 40A, and you use a 50A rated receptacle. 50A 2-pole breakers, not that common.

@Manzilla56 2 года назад

Not bad Terry. I wonder if I could use this same set up for a 40 amp car charger.

@theinternetelectrician 2 года назад

Yes you could! And a timely question as I am working on a video that will be all about servicing an EV charging system. Stay tuned!

@insanedesert8978 2 месяца назад

Thank you sir. Awesome video

@ronsmith8434 2 года назад

Please help. I'm wiring a 30amp RV outlet... and I have a 8/3 wire running 100 feet out... I don't need the 2nd hot wire,,,? So what do I do with it? Thanks

@jimkeeling Год назад

How do you wire an old 1971 Coleman to a 30 Amp. It states only use 125v. No power Converter?

@lakeestate Год назад

Great video Terry, thank you. Quick question. I'm going to be putting a RV power box with breakers close to my RV but want 30 amp as well as a 15 amp GFI. I was told I can run 10/3 and understand how to wire it at the RV end but do I connect to two separate breakers in my house panel as well.. ie a 15 and a 30? Or do I go one two pole breaker in the house panel (50amp?) and then split it at the RV end to the two separate breakers? Hope that makes sense.

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

Hello Mark. Thanks for watching. I would need some more information from you. Are you planning on putting a sub-panel for the RV service?

@lakeestate Год назад

@@theinternetelectrician Hey Terry. Seems my comments/replies keep disappearing lol. Could be that I'm adding a link. Anyway, I'm planning on running #10/3 from the shop panel to the RV shelter which is about 20ft away. I then wanted to install a RV electrical panel that has a 15 amp 110 and a 30 amp 110, each having their own breaker in the panel itself at the RV shelter. Similar to what you would see in a campground. That would be considered a sub panel correct?

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

@@lakeestate ok, then feed the 10/3 with a 30A 2-pole breaker. 30A is the maximum breaker size for #10.

@lakeestate Год назад

@@theinternetelectrician Fantastic, thanks. So to be clear, 30A 2-pole breaker in shop panel, run the #10/3 from that to the RV Box then split the 2 hots... 1 to the 15A and 1 to the 30A. Thanks again for the help.

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

@@lakeestate Yes, with the information you provided, I think so, but if you need further clarity or more information, email me at internetelectrician@gmail.com and provide photos, etc.

@overlandersnorthwest Год назад

I have a 30 amp single pole BR130 and have that same outlet. Is a 10/3 wire what i need?

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

No, you can save a conductor and use #10/2! I only ran 3-wire for future upgrade to a 50A 125/250V receptacle.

@overlandersnorthwest Год назад

@@theinternetelectrician thanks a lot. Glad I found this video.

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

@@overlandersnorthwest I'm happy that you found it too! Thanks for watching!

@cherryannecelenza1208 2 года назад

Great video. Thanks!

@theinternetelectrician 2 года назад

Thank-you for watching!

@matthewadams3515 Год назад

Where did you find the electrical box with the ground?

@Tintenttitan 3 месяца назад

Nice and helpful

@jacobwilson4930 Год назад

Hello Terry. Looking to wire up our RV outlet which is a TT-30 plug. The distance from the meter will be 100 feet (30 meters) will i need to use size 6 or 8 wire and would i be ok with say 6/2 or 8/2? or do i need to go 6/3 or 8/3? i do not plan on buying a bigger RV thats 50 amps 240. so i do not have a need for the spare wire. Thank you!

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

For 30A at that distance, #10/2 will be fine, but if you want to spend extra money, go with #8, but it's not necessary. And you'll have better luck finding #10/2 cable so if going to #8, you'll likely have to get #8/3 as it will be way easier to find than #8/2

@WeylandChilson-vc5wb 4 месяца назад

Thankyou

@chipmiller9074 9 месяцев назад

I sure hope that your panel is not powered up when pointing 😊

@michaelcowan-lp1wm Год назад

Great job on the video

@johnymontenegro4480 Год назад

240- 20 amp can feed a house?

@benitoresendiz2762 Год назад

Muy buen video de muncha ayuda para mi que boy a traer un rv

@scundoorsup5342 Год назад

You mean 10/3

@theinternetelectrician Год назад

You are correct in that's what you can use for 30A, 125V circuit, but I used #8/3 to accommodate a future upgrade to a 50A 125/250V receptacle. (that I have since done)

@MrUpsidedowngaming Год назад

Thank you

@EdwardPuddy 12 дней назад

Mine is a tt30p

@inabonyunes1174 6 месяцев назад

If useful information don't start flowing in the first 3 minutes, it gets boring.

@camo1276 2 месяца назад

Facts i fast forwarded 😂

@johnpritchard679 Год назад

oversized wire and an extra lead, probably doubled the cost. Must be nice to have money to throw away!

@cowcabobizle Год назад

He implied he wanted to be able to support a 14-50 in the future. If his time is valuable to him then it's an investment in future capability and not a waste. If he had to go back later and rerun a larger cable, then the older cable would likely sit unused.

@williarcia8709 Год назад

Thank you.

@jamespell8526 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@theinternetelectrician 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

@ronsmith8434 2 года назад

Please help. I'm wiring a 30amp RV outlet... and I have a 8/3 wire running 100 feet out... I don't need the 2nd hot wire,,,? So what do I do with it?

@jeremycalifornia 2 года назад

You answered your own qt... single pole 30 amp breaker is one hot wire120/125v... double 30 pole beaker has 2 hot wires .240v ... (120v×2=240v)

@jeremycalifornia 2 года назад

You need one hot wire ,one neutral wire, and one ground wire for a single pole 30 amp breaker 8/3 works wire even 10-3 for a short run💪

@ronsmith8434 2 года назад

@@jeremycalifornia thank you. I figured a bigger wire would be fine. It's going smaller is where issues arise

@jeremycalifornia 2 года назад

Bigger wire is always better. Good luck with the project 👍

@KevinCoop1 Год назад

@@ronsmith8434 Good job Ron! You covered voltage drop in the 100’ of cable by running the #8 copper. That’s what I would have designed it if it were my design. Where you were incorrect was 8/3 WG. Only needed 8/2 WG. Wire nut the extra conductor at both ends. Best wishes, Kevin

@jimmierturner3597 20 дней назад

Thanks!

@markrendon250 2 года назад

Thanks!

@theinternetelectrician 2 года назад

Hey, THANK-YOU! I think this is only my second "thanks"! Much appreciated!

@billskelton2709 2 года назад

Thanks!

@theinternetelectrician 2 года назад

Mi Amigo! That's the very first "Super Thanks" that I've received since putting that feature up on my RU-vid Channel! You the man! Now if I could just get my other 91,000 subscribers to do that, your next Costa Rica vacay is on me!