Of course, you will not be able to install a new30-amp RV breaker if your panel box has no free space, right? If not, you have to add an extension panel for your new breaker. Step 2: Allot Space in The Electrical Panel So, you will probably need flashlights and wireless tools for this project. Do not forget that you are working with electricity, and a tiny mistake can kill you. Ignoring it can put you in extreme danger. There is no denying that this step is crucial. Furthermore, you should leave a note for other family members, so they do not turn it back “On.” Just follow five steps to install a 30 amp RV outlet safely: Step 1: Safety precaution (Turn Off the Power Supply)īefore starting this project, you need to turn off the power supply at the main breaker. Step-by-step Guide to Wire a 30-Amp RV Outlet In most cases, a 10-gauge wire has three wires with three basic colors: white, black, green (or bare). Make sure the wire gauge you choose comes with a ground wire. But, of course, we all do not expect this to happen, do we?Īlso, we recommend using a new breaker. Never replace it with a double-pole breaker with 240V. You need to make sure you get a single-pole with 120V. Here’s a list of tools and materials you will need. Of course, before installing a 30 amp RV outlet, you will need to prepare a few things.
Step 3: Install The Electrical Outlet Box.Step 2: Allot Space in The Electrical Panel.Step 1: Safety precaution (Turn Off the Power Supply).Step-by-step Guide to Wire a 30-Amp RV Outlet.30-Amp Receptacle With Safety Electrical Box (NEMA TT-30R) If you have any questions about your RV, our parts and service department would be happy to help. We hope this helps explain the difference between your converter and inverter. If you only have 30 amps of power available and your air-conditioning uses 18 amps, what do you have left to use? Yes, that’s right… 12 amps. Be smart, do not run your air conditioning, microwave, television, coffee pot, and blow dry your hair at the same time. Yes, this will allow you to watch television in the middle of the woods at night!Īlways remember, a converter and/or inverter cannot supply an endless amount of power. This will allow you to use your household items such as phone chargers, computer chargers and televisions without the RV being plugged into “shore power”. Inverters are electrical devices that take the power from your batteries and “inverts” the power from 12v to 110v, which allows you to use 110v outlets powered by the power stored in your 12v batteries. The converter also takes this power and charges your 12V or “coach” batteries. To explain in a less complex way, a converter takes the electricity from a 15 amp, 30 amp or 50 amp power inlet and sends the power to the necessary appliances (air conditioning, AC televisions, AC outlets). Inverters are electrical devices that convert the voltage from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). DC circuits include the 12v outlets that look like the cigarette lighter in your car.Ĭonverters are electrical devices that convert the voltage from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). AC circuits include the outlets that look identical to what is in your house. Now that we know the difference between AC and DC lets talk about what is in your RV. In DC, the electrons flow in a single direction, or “forward.” In AC, electrons switch directions, sometimes going “forward” and then going “backward.” Alternating current is the best way to transmit electricity over large distances (for household use).
The difference between AC and DC lies in the direction in which the electrons flow. Electricity or “current” is nothing but the movement of electrons through a conductor, like a wire.
Electricity flows in two ways: either in an alternating current (AC) or in a direct current (DC). For example… “What is the difference between my converter and inverter?” This question seems to be common amongst new RV owners… and we are here to explain.įirst lets talk about the difference between AC and DC (not the rock group). As an RV dealer, naturally, customers come to us with their questions. When you buy something new, you are bound to have a few questions.
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