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trent8666
Explorer
Nov 13, 2016

50 Amp Outlet Installation Question

Good Evening!

My name is Trent, I own a 2015 Keystone Hideout and need technical advice on installing a 50amp outlet.

I have read many posts on my issue but cannot seem to figure it out for the life of me!

At the area where I park my RV, I have a main panel, and inside the panel, the ground and neutral are connected to the same bar. I will be installing a 50amp RV outlet at the other side of the property, but I cannot figure out my neutral/grounding situation.

I have narrowed this issue down to two possible scenarios...

1. Only run 3 wires from the main panel (120v/120v/neutral) and install a grounding rod at the outlet for the ground.

or

2. Run all 4 wires from the main panel (120v/120v/neutral/ground)...but would I connect the ground and neutral to the same bar at the main service panel?

Any input in greatly appreciated! Thank You!
  • larry_cad's avatar
    larry_cad
    Explorer II
    Nov 13, 2016
    #1 is NOT correct. Run four wires and yes, connect them together at the main panel, on the same bar.
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer II
    Nov 13, 2016
    For this situation, I also think number 2 is correct. It would not hurt to consult with an electrician to be positive. You may not need to have the safety ground wire as heavy as the other wires, particularly if they are sized based on voltage drop rather than ampacity.

    If you were wiring an outbuilding at the other side of the property with its own (sub-) panel, #1 would be correct, if I remember (and understand) things correctly.

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