Install a 30 amp RV Power Outlet

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Watch this video as well for an update: • 30 Amp RV Power. 10 AW...
Note:
I used 10/2 wire. Look at the supporting video linked that has a better shot of that.
As far as the conduit, I suggest you look into your codes as this passed inspection by the county of Shasta, CA. Sheath needs to be left on. If you strip the sheathing, it’s then illegal. (Per building inspector)
Go to your
National Electrical Code 2011
Read:
ARTICLE 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS
In this video I’ll show how I install a 30 amp power outlet on my house for convenient shore power to the truck camper.
Everything was done for less than $60. Only took an hour or so to do the install. We have a truck camper with 30 amp Service and from time to time we have friends stay here with their vans or trailers.
Disclaimer:
I am not an electrician. This job can be very dangerous and can cause injury or damage to property. Consult a licensed electrician. Make sure it’s done correctly. I am not responsible for injuries or damages.
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My Setup:
Truck: 2007 Ford F-350, DRW, Crew Cab Lariat 4WD.
Camper: 2003 Fleetwood Elkhorn 11J
Tie Downs: TorkLift Fast Guns and Frame Mounts
Solar Panels: Renogy 100 watt monocrystaline on the roof
Renogy 100 watt portable suitcase.
Bodiak Front Hitch
Custom folding Rear Patio. DIY.
Renogy 20 Amp MPPT Solar Controller
Krieger 2000 Watt Inverter.
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@bryanhays7753 4 года назад

I worked at a electrical generation facility and want to offer some advice that we used. When working on a circuit, use a live/dead/live check. This means use your meter on a live curcuit to verify the meter is working. Then check the circuit you believe is not energized to make sure it is dead. Then use the meter on a live circuit to indicate power to ensure the meter is working. Relying on one check with a meter can result in a false negative as the meter hasn't been verified to be operational. Great vid, Thanks.

@kirtgroleau6915 10 месяцев назад

They appreciate that you started off the safety aspect of the job in hand I’m not an indoor electrician, but I work in high-voltage powerlines for the last 30 years IBEW and what I’ve seen on these videos they neglect to talk about how to start the job safely and correctly so I appreciate that. Thank you.

@WaywardWaggs 5 лет назад

I helped a friend install one on his house and neither one of us are even close to handy. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be.

@stephenpowstinger733 4 года назад

That's encouraging - however, everyone doing electrical panel work should be experienced.

@CaseyHillstrom 3 года назад

How much did it end up costing you?

@WaywardWaggs 3 года назад

@@CaseyHillstrom He already has the wiring and plug so I'm not sure how much that costs. All we had to buy was the breaker switch. It was only a few dollars.

@cgdrider 2 года назад

Good Video Jeff on how to do this simple RV plug that a yellow pages commercial electrician would charge up to $500. I did this exact install 12 years ago when we moved from Los Angeles to Northern California, Northern Wine Country, 15 miles north of Napa Valley. My 200AMP box on our house is the same as yours. The easy part for me was our electrical box was on the right side of our Garage 2 feet from the 60 X 40 driveway so the standard RV cable reached the plug. Two years latter my Daughter and I opened a CNC Machine Shop in my large two truck garage with my Daughter as Owner. We had 3 Haas CNC Mills, VF-1, VF-2, VF-3 and one CNC Lathe a Mori Seiki SL-1, all 3 Phase, 220vac running off a 100AMP subpanel wired into a Phase Perfect PT 380 digital phase converter which could run all 4 CNCs at the same time around the clock. I did all of the wiring in our shop. My Daughter did all of the CNC digital electronic work because we were too far for Haas to send repairmen to our house. Eight years later I retired, my Daughter went back to College we sold our business and all of the CNCs. Now I am Happily retired and My Daughter is a Viticulturist in Napa Valley Wine Country, California!

@jimroberts2808 5 лет назад

Definitely make sure to use 10/2 or 8/2 thicker when running a 30a breaker and rv receptacle. 10/2 should get the job done. Power on the left side looking at from the front and neutral on the right. Good video.

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Yep, I did a supplement video showing and highlighting those points. It is very important to use the correct size wire for the amperage.

@artz3152 4 года назад

Thanks, just got an RV, your video was helpful!

@ronsmith8434 2 года назад

What about a 6/3 at 100 feet? Overkill?

@Steven-gv1ke Год назад

@@ronsmith8434 most codes allow for up to a 5% voltage drop (95 feet on 10/2 solid copper wire), but if you were running the RV on this constantly, I personally limit my calculations to 3% voltage drop to take it easy on my electronics. That said, 57 feet is the max (3% voltage drop) that 10/2 (solid copper) wire can be run on a full 30 amps. Although I suspect very few people would ever be utilizing all 30 of those amps at once. So long story short, don't exceed 57 feet with 10/2 solid copper wire if you want to take it easy on your electronics, even though code would allow for up to 95 feet. You can run 8/2 wire up to 87 feet and still only be at 3% voltage drop. If you go by code (5% voltage drop) you could run 8/2 out as far as 144 feet. If you are only prepping the RV for a day before a trip and rarely running it out there (like nobody living in it) then this would probably be fine as you likely will not be utilizing the full 30 amps. Now if guests or you were going to be staying in it and utilizing everything inside, I personally would limit the voltage drop to 3% max so that way you are not being hard on your electronics and a/c. 6/2 wire at 3% voltage drop is good out until 136 feet. At 5% it's good until out to 226 feet, but unless rarely used, I would limit it to the 3% voltage drop.

@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 9 месяцев назад

I bet most people were interested in how to connect the wiring in the outlet box. Unfortunately, that was relegated to, there’s a schematic just make sure you follow the instructions, while far more detail on how to take a screw out, put a cable clamp on, caulk the hole, etc.

@petekane2501 5 лет назад

Good video But needed a better explanation & pictures of what & how you hooked up in the panel to the 30 amp breaker & wires.

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Pete Kane 5:33 then again at 6:27 There’s only one spot to hook up the breaker. Neutral/Ground bus bar for your neutral (white) and Ground (Bare Copper

@barryjohnson990 4 года назад

When I installed mine I used a GFCI breaker, just wanted to add another layer of protection.

@hxrxld 4 года назад

Barry Johnson came here to say this. THX lol

@johnpetty7066 5 лет назад

This chore is at the top of my list. Thanks for the straightforward video.

@Acrotecher 5 лет назад

To ensure proper grounding of your 30 amp outlet's box you need to scrape the paint off of the inside where your grounding lug makes contact with the box. Taking a metal wire brush on the end of a drill or a dremel will do the trick. You may or may not of gotten a couple static shocks off that little box as a small indicator.

@jameslowe4865 5 лет назад

Just a note: if it wasn't mentioned, this is a 120 volt circuit not 240 volt circuit. I just wanted everyone to know for sure. Thanks and be safe.

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Yes, it’s a 120 volt, 30 amp circuit. There are people out there that confuse the RV 120 volt 30A plug with a 240 volt plug for a residential appliance such as a dryer etc.

@thecentralscrutinizer5105 3 года назад

Imagine if you were called _"Covid The Camper"_ you'd be the most popular RV channel here!!!

@shilosheena 5 лет назад

Lol I been meaning to do this for easy 3 years been living on a 15 amp service beside my truck shop we must do pretty good at it now as we rarely ever trip the breaker

@mikechamplain2425 8 месяцев назад

Great info thanks

@medicatedforyoursafety9349 3 года назад

I was just quoted 1500 for a poofessional install. I’ll do it myself for around 300 in parts. 125foot run 8/2 romex is the expensive stuff.

@leedog168 Год назад

Where's the conduit passing through and into the main panel? Metal conduit will be your ground. If not .you should run a ground bar into the ground and attach a wire from the service box to that ground bar.. You should also mention on balancing your load in the panel box..

@Robertthebald 5 лет назад

Good video, one thing though, should mention to use the correct gauge wire to move all that electricity, at least 10 gauge(10/2) or 8 gauge (8/2) for longer runs. There are tables on line to help select correct gauge wire for length of run.

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Robert August Hi Robert, I clearly noted that in the video at 5:50 and again at 6:43 as well as in the materials list in the video description. Yes, I agree... it’s imperative that the correct gauge wire is used. 10/2 Romex is just $1.40/ft at Home Depot or Lowe’s. See this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3mIae4BnULM.html

@nswiss19751 5 лет назад

Can I run wire 60 ft from the service box to my camper what size wire do i need?

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Nathan Swisshelm There would be a 3% drop at 60 feet using 10 awg. You would need to use 4 awg wire for that length run.

@Steven-gv1ke Год назад

@@nswiss19751 most codes allow for up to a 5% voltage drop (95 feet), but if you were running the RV on this constantly, I personally limit my calculations to 3% voltage drop to take it easy on my electronics. That said, 57 feet is the max (3% voltage drop) that 10/2 (solid copper) wire can be run on a full 30 amps. Although I suspect very few people would ever be utilizing all 30 of those amps at once. So long story short, don't exceed 57 feet with 10/2 solid copper wire if you want to take it easy on your electronics.

@christinawoods2271 4 года назад

This video answered the questions that I needed for my home hook up. Thanks so much!

@littleace-nv2ty 3 года назад

Great video, thanks for showing us the correct installation method.

@wmh327 4 года назад

Very well done, will be doing this project as soon as it warms up a bit. Central Indiana...so you never know what it's going to be like from day to day 😁 Subscribed.

@davebigford 3 года назад

From what I know the neutral wire goes on the silver side and the line goes on the gold side. Are you supposed to look at the diagram from the front of the plug or the back

@covetthecamper2289 3 года назад

Looking at the front of the outlet, 120 volt Hot (Black) is on the left, neutral (white) is on the right and of course green (ground) is on top.

@jdubya54 3 года назад

looks like you used 12/3 wire and why didn’t you go back through back of the inside of the box

@GTLee9 4 года назад

Isn’t that considered a sub panel? If so I understood you can’t bond the neutral to the ground ? 🤷‍♂️

@mikeshaw4610 3 года назад

Enjoyed but it looks like you only used 12 gauge wire.

@marianatequiero28 2 года назад

Nice video for showing us what yiu did ,not very good explanation of the electrical work

@psmola101 4 года назад

Terrible workmanship. There are so many issues with this install. This is what happens when someone with only vague knowledge of wiring puts a youtube together - it just shows folks poor workmanship. Wire is yellow, so it is #12 despite your insistence that it is #10 (#10 Romex wire is orange), there is no connector to protect the wire from damage where the wire enter the circuit breaker panel, The sheathing should be removed from the Romex about 1/2" after it enters the box, so that the conductors can be routed cleanly and neatly inside the panel.The 2 hole strap is not the correct size and is mounted at such as angle as to cut into the flex. (I have been electrician for 50 years).

@jaydunbar7538 4 года назад

You may be a electrician but apparently not a reader, it states in the video that the wire was upgraded to 10 not that it was installed as 10. He answered this question months ago in other comments, 12 was the original instal when he had a small travel trailer and he upgraded to 10 when he got a bigger trailer that needed the extra power.

@kimojon9665 4 года назад

You are so correct, Paul S. This was a horrible job. He also went through saying the one wire is neutral which it is not, both are 110 hot which makes it 220. Very dangerous video

@goldenlira1 4 года назад

Going from house to shed then shed to 30 amp box 150 feet away through and 18” trench. Is 2” pvc okay and will 10/20 work?

@GregsWorkshopOregon 4 года назад

With that run you'll actually need 4 GA wire to keep the voltage drop under the required 3%. Use single conductors (black, white, green) to run through the conduit. 2" is plenty big and will give you lots of room for the pull.

@pilot1226 4 года назад

Thanks for posting this video. I have an unused 20A circuit from an old “whole house fan” in the attic, the fan is the only thing on it. If I disconnect and remove the 20A breaker, can I just swap a 30A breaker into its spot and then run the new 10/2 circuit to the TT-30 box like the video?

@epictreeon 4 года назад

Yes, you can!

@Sc-jf3yk 4 года назад

Are you still gonna use the fan? If so that will need a heavier wire

@disque3110 4 года назад

Is the Progressive surge protector just use as an occasional diagnostic or is the RV line always plugged into it when the RV is on AC power?

@jaydunbar7538 4 года назад

Its a good idea to always use a surge protector, but its not necessary. That goes for everything plugged into a outlet.

@ramiroterrazas71 3 года назад

Very very good job you explain everything very well I appreciate your video so awesome thank you god bless you.

@covetthecamper2289 2 года назад

👍🏻. I have some other added information on another video as well.

@brianhubler7324 4 года назад

Thanks for a great video and the Eaton box information. :)

@haydenmedford6487 2 года назад

So nothing goes back to your rv?

@covetthecamper2289 2 года назад

The power cord from my rv plugs into the 30A outlet.

@dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 3 года назад

Thanks for the video very helpful!! Question I noticed on the link you posted you used 10 2 Indoor romex wire instead of outdoor wire? Is this ok & safe to do? I want to do an RV outlet as well, Thanks!

@covetthecamper2289 3 года назад

Look to your local building/electrical code.

@starzlovly1 3 года назад

Thank you so much. This helped clear up a lot.

@robertthibodeaux4435 5 лет назад

Been wanting to do this! Thx for sharing!

@martindurkin5223 Год назад

Orange wire for 30amp. not yellow

@covetthecamper2289 Год назад

Exactly why I switched to orange wire in the video (link and notes in the video.)

@martindurkin5223 Год назад

@@covetthecamper2289, I saw that after I commented

@frandegroat7943 3 года назад

I have to park our travel trailer 100 ft. From the house ,any information on doing that ?

@TooOffensive901 3 года назад

Dig lol

@matthewcrusinberry3221 5 лет назад

You should never put #12 on a 30A breaker. That should have been a 20A breaker originally, so your wire is still protected by your breaker. Also, you should have a Romex connector in the panel where your new cable enters the box through the knockout.

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Look at the other video that is linked in this video and in the video description. It is 10 AWG wire. It’s a 30 amp breaker. I also note that a few times on the video. ....

@psmola101 4 года назад

@@covetthecamper2289 If it s yellow its #12, not #10. Number 10 wire is Orange.

@elmerlopez8450 2 года назад

Thanks

@clifforddaniels5877 3 года назад

Thanks for your help

@alicialundstrom373 5 лет назад

Do you know if it is possible to hook up a RV trailer that has 50amp to an outlet with 100amp? The site is for mobile homes and has ports for travel trailers, mine will have 50amp and was wondering if I need an adapter. Thanks!

@scott2167 5 лет назад

You will need to install a 50a breaker between the 100a service and your plug.

@tluva1020 4 года назад

Interesting there isn't (I didn't see) a knockout in the back of the Eaton box. Even though you have it well protected, I never want exposed wire that could get caught up on something. Thx for the vid

@johnnybravo380 4 года назад

I saw that too, I would just drill out a hole to accept a connector.

@thomasdipaolo2349 5 лет назад

Very helpful as always :)

@lacyjones6701 3 года назад

What gage wire would I need if it ran 30feet. And will this run the ac

@fishingismydrug1 3 года назад

10/2 with ground, 8/2 with ground if you err on the side of caution.

@All_Twerk_No_Play 3 года назад

I am about to run this setup approximately 25 feet from my main breaker panel, I plan on using 8/2 wire for this distance, are there any disadvantages of using 8/2 instead of 10/2 for this distance?

@fishingismydrug1 3 года назад

Other than cost, no.

@TonyRoams 3 года назад

10 will be fine for 25 feet

@jcstowing1 2 года назад

Is 10/2 fine for 100 ft

@Steven-gv1ke Год назад

most codes allow for up to a 5% voltage drop (95 feet), but if you were running the RV on this constantly, I personally limit my calculations to 3% voltage drop to take it easy on my electronics. That said, 57 feet is the max (3% voltage drop) that 10/2 (solid copper) wire can be run on a full 30 amps. Although I suspect very few people would ever be utilizing all 30 of those amps at once. So long story short, don't exceed 57 feet with 10/2 solid copper wire if you want to take it easy on your electronics.

@johndemetralis1982 4 года назад

Can you use a Double poll 30 amp breaker for this application?

@40redfox40 4 года назад

Johnny D. No...single pole 30 amp only. A double is going to give it 220-240 volts and blow up your RV . Single pole will be 110- 125v

@johndemetralis1982 4 года назад

@@40redfox40 thank you!!

@dadu63 5 лет назад

Why couldn’t I use 10/3 wire?

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

10/3 (with ground) could be used if it’s something you already have on hand. You don’t need 3 conductors, only 2 and the ground. 10/2 with ground is less expensive. Be sure you clearly mark your wires and cap any unused wire. Also, depending on the building code in your area, it may or may not be a violation. Consult your electrician or building code.

@mendozaconsultation 5 лет назад

Gd video's. Was watching the one on series and parallel solar panels. I understand with batteries in series, the volts double and amps staty the same. In parallel,the volts stay the same and the amps double. In the panels,i'm still alitle confuse as my name says. If i put two 100w panels together for a 12v system in parallel,they stay 12v but are they now 200w and the amps double ? How do i get the most power and watts out of them or am i better off getting one single larger panel to avoid my name sake? P.S. Was looking at panel comparisons. Renegy and HQST I SAW in a few video's,are the same and yet,the HQST Monocrystaline are less expensive. Do you know where to get gd quality Monocrystaline panels for cheap price.?

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

There are just so many variables to consider when designing a system to fit your needs. This is a great article for these questions. solarloco.com/blog/diy-solar-panels/volts-amps-watts/ When I redesign my solar power system, I’ll most likely use Zamp. They are a great USA made company fairly local to me in Bend, Oregon

@Soladaddy 4 года назад

You are correct, the amps add up when in parallel or in the case of 2 panels, double.

@user-rn5ip9ec6j 4 года назад

This is Informative

@earlgoff8081 3 года назад

Awesome thanks

@johnretired8213 4 года назад

Is it single or double breaker?

@coloradogix5016 4 года назад

Single pole breaker

@cprpremiumhandymanservices3735 3 года назад

10 2 wire not 12 2 anytime wire is in conduit of any kind it needs to be stripped

@covetthecamper2289 3 года назад

I used 10/2 wire. Look at the supporting video linked that has a better shot of that. As far as the conduit comment, I suggest you look into your codes as this passed inspection by the county of Shasta, CA. Sheath needs to be left on. If you strip the sheathing, it’s then illegal. (Per building inspector) Go to your National Electrical Code 2011 Read: ARTICLE 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS

@cprpremiumhandymanservices3735 3 года назад

Ok in texas they say insulation makes it to hot and its code to take off insulation before running into conduit, different states have different codes thank you sir

@2blackdanes 5 лет назад

Why is your breaker panel outside?

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Well, it going to depend on what area you live in and what those building codes are. Every house I’ve ever worked on, the electrical service panel is on the outside sidewall of the home or building. Same with telephone and cable. Now, sub-panels are different. Those are usually mounted inside wall such as a shop or garage.

@2blackdanes 5 лет назад

Interesting. Here in the northeast and much of the other parts of the country where I’ve ever been, electric panels are always inside, maybe in an attached garage or the basement but always inside.

@tier3rd375 4 года назад

Power comes in from the street into the power meter and into the main panel from the power meter. Since the meter is usually located outside the house, the main panel is outside right next to the meter. Though in some rare cases I have seen a power meter inside a garage. They're usually located outside because the power company needs to be able to easily access the meter for maintenance.

@jaydunbar7538 4 года назад

@@tier3rd375 where I live the panel is either inside or spaced away from the house on a separate post, you can NOT have a outdoor panel on the building here.

@tier3rd375 4 года назад

@@jaydunbar7538I can understand why a panel would be inside, but not spaced away from the house. It's quite common where I live for a power meter to be mounted directly onto the building and the main panel mounted right next to the meter. I can understand why some would want the main panel located inside the home (for areas prone to snow or to prevent people from turning off the power to your house), but why the panel should be mounted away from the building is something I don't understand.

@commanderstarbuck7859 5 лет назад

Yeah your videos good and everything else I only have one little problem with it you didn't use the proper gauge wire you should have used a thicker gauge wire than what you did I don't think that one may handle 30 amps it may not if you turned on your air conditioning it would probably melt that wire so I would I'm use a heavier gauge wire at least at 10 or or maybe at 9 or 8

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

This video shows the update to 10-2 Wire for use with the 30 amp load. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3mIae4BnULM.html The 12-2 was fine for my truck camper but now there’s a larger travel trailer here so I upgraded to 10-2 wire.

@dangreisch1842 5 лет назад

Good jobon the video. Thanks

@royalwulff1 5 лет назад

Was this 220 or 110? Thanks, good video!!

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

It’s 30 amp, 120 volt. (3600 watt)

@ccross15 5 лет назад

How much would it cost to hire an electrician do this?

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Too many variables to estimate that cost for you. I suggest calling a few to get estimates for your area and specifics.

@ccross15 5 лет назад

@@covetthecamper2289 ok thanks, was just trying to get a ballpark estimate, not exact quote though. Like between what and what?

@wwhhee 5 лет назад

I would estimate, if it was similar to this project, it would run between $600 and $850.

@sherirae3658 5 лет назад

Between 500-600.00 in South Carolina Upstate. Had it quoted by 3 people. CRAZY prices!

@lkj0822g 5 лет назад

Not much room to work in that electrical panel....

@bradwest6413 4 года назад

You need to redo the video and use number 10 wire don’t just write it on the screen that is very misleading to use 12/2 romex and you don’t have to turn the whole main panel breaker off Just the single pole 30 amp breaker feeding the RV receptacle

@pkkenncor 5 лет назад

👍👍👍

@HardHeadMilitary 3 года назад

An LB and a nipple would make the install nicer

@covetthecamper2289 2 года назад

Yeah, I thought the same so I did install a line box with a threaded nipple on the flexible conduit. Got rid of the drip loop.

@HardHeadMilitary 2 года назад

@@covetthecamper2289 nice!

@T.Jetson 3 года назад

Hes a great husband

@alanhoxie6950 5 лет назад

should have showed where you hooked up the wires inside the breaker not too helpful at all

@covetthecamper2289 5 лет назад

Alan Hoxie 5:33 then again at 6:27 There’s only one spot to hook up the hot wire (black) to the breaker. Neutral/Ground bus bar for your neutral (white) and Ground (Bare Copper

@jaydunbar7538 4 года назад

If you dont know the answer to this you have either never looked inside a box, or you never should again.

@kimojon9665 4 года назад

This kind of a hack job. Use a water tight fitting coming out of the wall, not caulking. Also, make sure to use the right wire and pay attention because wiring 30 AMP RV or 50 AMP RV plug in, things are different so be careful. This is not a craftsmanship like job.

@covetthecamper2289 4 года назад

Read the description and watch the whole video. I used the correct wire, conduit and fittings. Inspected and passed California electrical code.

@covetthecamper2289 4 года назад

This is not a 50 amp setup. Says it right on the video and in the description. I know the differences between the two.