Old old camper question re electrical
I am a total newb and have some questions regarding my electrical setup. Beyond what I have found on google, I have no knowledge of any kind of electrical ... RV or household. I decided to get my f...
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What's in the breaker box may not be original, or the standards may have changed. Today, it is not 30 amp service unless all other circuits (which may add up to a lot more than 30) branch off a 30 amp main.
If you are going to plug into a 30 amp outlet, plug, cord, and all wiring to the main breaker need to be sized for 30 amps.
Our comparably equipped 16' 1960s vintage TT had only 15 amp service, the only 120V consumption was a few light bulbs in dual fixtures with a 12 V side too. I have no experience with 70s era, next RVs were mid 80s and everything had changed, and there were standards evolving.
If I were making an old one usable, I'd rewire to modern standards.
If you are going to plug into a 30 amp outlet, plug, cord, and all wiring to the main breaker need to be sized for 30 amps.
Our comparably equipped 16' 1960s vintage TT had only 15 amp service, the only 120V consumption was a few light bulbs in dual fixtures with a 12 V side too. I have no experience with 70s era, next RVs were mid 80s and everything had changed, and there were standards evolving.
If I were making an old one usable, I'd rewire to modern standards.
