How can I get 30amps for my RV from a house?

Question

Most household outlets are 15amps. I need 30 amps to be able to run everything in my RV. Is there a way to get 30 amps from a house short of installing a separate breaker? If I have to install a separate 30 amp breaker and plug-in, how do I know if the breaker box can handle it. I have no idea about electrical things, so sorry for my ignorance.

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

double pole if box will handle   call electrician

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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.)

Answer 5

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.