30 amp hookups, sewer hose
Hi all Fairly new to RV'ing, so far this has not been an issue but we are planning some more extensive trips so...the motorhome came with a 30 amp male plug and a 20 amp typical household three pr...
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My rule of thumb is, measure the distance from the dump valve on your camper to the farthest end of your camper. Add add another 10 feet, and that is the minimum amount of sewer hose you should have. The first time you pull into a camp site and the sewer connection is at the rear of the camp site and not on the side of the parking pad, you'll be glad you have that much hose.
Or do like me, and carry about 60 feet of sewer hose combined, in all different lengths to suit any occasion ... you just never know.
About the 110 adapter? They are OK to use in a pinch, usually, they are plugged into a 15 or 20 amp service, and will not be able to provide the full 30 amps to your camper. This is no problem, except you won't be able to run everything at the same time. Once you reach the capacity of the breaker in the breaker box, the breaker will pop. Turn something off. Usually, about the only thing that can run is the air conditioner and nothing else. Or leave the air conditioner off and run a television and a fan. Remember, your power converter built in your camper also pulls electric power. All those little devices plugged in will use up amps also. Once all those items reach the breaker capacity, "Pop goes the breaker!"
That's why so many, me included, go through the cost and trouble to install a normal, regular 30 or 50 amp RV receptacle at home. In a campground, always plug into the 30 amp service.
Or do like me, and carry about 60 feet of sewer hose combined, in all different lengths to suit any occasion ... you just never know.
About the 110 adapter? They are OK to use in a pinch, usually, they are plugged into a 15 or 20 amp service, and will not be able to provide the full 30 amps to your camper. This is no problem, except you won't be able to run everything at the same time. Once you reach the capacity of the breaker in the breaker box, the breaker will pop. Turn something off. Usually, about the only thing that can run is the air conditioner and nothing else. Or leave the air conditioner off and run a television and a fan. Remember, your power converter built in your camper also pulls electric power. All those little devices plugged in will use up amps also. Once all those items reach the breaker capacity, "Pop goes the breaker!"
That's why so many, me included, go through the cost and trouble to install a normal, regular 30 or 50 amp RV receptacle at home. In a campground, always plug into the 30 amp service.
