30 amp Power Wiring
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Garypowell
Well-known member
If I recall correctly #10 wire is OK for 30 amps.....but you also have to be concerned about how long the "run" is. Search it on the web and there are several sites that show how much larger wire must be for a given run.
danemayer
Well-known member
Jamie,
I'd suggest taking a look at this page. Navigate to the section about 30Amp service. Scroll down to the wire size table. Also, be very certain you have the right receptacle and that it's done correctly. Otherwise you'll fry a good bit of the electrical stuff in your trailer.
Jamie,
That's some good advice there by Duane. Not much more $ to go 50 amp. That said, even if you upgrade 1 day to a unit with 50 amp service, unless you want to pull 2 ACs at once or a lot of other power hungry items, you'll do fine on 30 amp.
When you come visit me though, there's a 50 amp receptacle next to my garage door for you. Just sayin' as well
TravelTiger
Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired
Jamie, we had 30amp put in our garage, then a year later upgraded to a 50amp 5ver. We just use an adapter, and only use one AC. It's ok, but wish we'd done it 50amp in the beginning.
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NWILSON
Kentucky Chapter Leaders - retired
When you come visit me though, there's a 50 amp receptacle next to my garage door for you. Just sayin' as well
Sounds like a great place to stay! Will we need reservations for the first week in October?
Kentucky? You're close! Yes, you should check it out. Will you be coming to the TN rally?
We won't be home the first half of October. Iowa Chapter Rally (Amana, IA) followed by Pacific Regional Rally (Temecula, CA).
JWalker
Northeast Region Director-Retired
According to Dan's link, #10 is good up to 48'. After that, #8. I need about a 45' run, so #8 it is. 30 amp is all I need. Just to run the fridge and sweeper, maybe the AC for testing. Madi has friends over for movie night every once in awhile.
Thanks for all the quick feedback. That's what I love about this forum.
Jim B. Don't tempt Ginger and Madison. You might get a knock on the door and there we are.
Jamie
I welcome your visit! With or without the RV. We have a nice guest room and we're a dog friendly home
evolvingpowercat
Well-known member
Consider that you will have at least a 25 foot length RV cord in series with the wiring from your electrical panel to the 30 A outlet. So the total run would drive the gauge and I would use at least no. 8. It will be well worth it to use no. 8 instead of no. 10. Your RV AC will start up much easier. Your RV microwave will be happier. You will have a lower voltage drop thru the wiring with the no. 8 then you would with the no. 10 under load, meaning more of the electricity you are paying for is going to the RV instead of going to heat the wire between your electrical panel and the RV.
porthole
Retired
May as well go right for the 100 amp service.
jnbhobe
Well-known member
Thats what I was thinking and install a 20,30, and 50 amp plugs.
NWILSON
Kentucky Chapter Leaders - retired
As of today we are on the wait list!
JWalker
Northeast Region Director-Retired
Just wanted to say thanks for all the help. Wired last night and finished the job today. Used #8 wire. Ginger and I decided to not use the standard RV sevice box. We did not want that big gray box on the side of the garage. We were looking for something a little more residential. We found and modified an outdoor weatherproof box which fit the bill perfectly. It was also available in white. Again, thanks for the help.
Jamie
Jamie
