advice to install 30A RV Receptacle in garage to power RV

uclabruins wrote:
There is a 220V line located outside the house that is powering the well. I think I can split it to get 110V 30A. Is this safe?

Probably not. Probably no neutral to get 120v. Even then the circuit was installed to power just the pump. Adding a 20 to 30 amp load on one side may trip the breaker too easily.

http://www.myrv.us/electric/ Click the 30 amp link on top left.

There is a 220V line located outside the house that is powering the well. I think I can split it to get 110V 30A. Is this safe?

2oldman wrote:
I don't understand #4. Why that? Romex should be fine.

30a receptacle - 5 pages, January

I don't understand #4 either :) LOL

In reply to question #1 & 4: Junction box will need to be weather proof if it is exposed to elements. Where will the cable be located? Inside a building, overhead on poles, or under ground? An inside cable can not be used underground, or overhead.

Make VERY sure that person who wires the box and outlet KNOWS that it MUST be 110 Volts. Even "skill" electricians have wire as 220 Volt. Don't ask how I know.. . . . . :M . . . . :M

Use Romex for unenclosed circuits, individual wires when doing it within EMT conduit.

The OP asked about 120vac receptacle installation so I'll stick with it.

If the receptacle is going to be located within 30 twisty-windey feet of the main breaker box 10 gauge is a minimum. I like 8-gauge better. I have with me own eyeballs checked the voltage difference between the two wire sizes and for A/C hot restart with a good converter load, the voltage remains notably higher using #8.

After installation recheck ALL wire connections and re-tighten after 6-months. Let me know if you find any connections that could not use a re-tightening.

Call an electrician. They will do the work, and it will be done right.

I don't understand #4. Why that? Romex should be fine.

30a receptacle - 5 pages, January

Not sure about the parts but I would put in 50 amp who knows when you might trade in your current rig

I had my 50 amp put in professionally