7/26/2023 0 Comments 50 amp rv cordThis could be a costly mistake! Regardless of how big your RV is, it still requires 120-volts of power. Very often RV plugs are confused with these 240-volt household outlets which are commonly used for dryers. ** Warning! Do NOT confuse 14-50R outlet with OLD appliance 10-50R outlet, which is wired differently and will supply the whole 240 volts to your 120-volt appliance! This is what a standard 30-amp receptacle looks like: This is what a standard 50-amp RV receptacle (NEMA 14-50R) looks like: This video explains the difference between the 30 amp and 50 amp systems very well: If you do so, just make sure you use a good quality adapter that will reduce the power consumption of your RV in order not to trigger the breakers or overheat wires. On the other hand, if you plug in a 50-amp system into a 30-amp receptacle, you will get ONLY 30 amp worth of power, which in the USA (with 120 volt systems) would give you 3,600 watts of power. The only thing that you will get by plugging your 30 amp plug into a 50-amp outlet is the ability to charge your 30-amp system from it. 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. 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. 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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