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camperpug
Explorer
Jul 09, 2015

Need outlet wiring help. Can I use 220 volt wiring?

New camper owner. I am trying to wire up an outlet in the yard so I can have power in the camper when it is parked. I already have an outdoor panel box with 220 wiring that was previously used to conn...
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RoyB
Explorer II
Jul 09, 2015
This is a typical PEDESTAL wiring for both 50A and 30A wiring. Might give some ideas what to look for...



Once it is wired up then you want to test both the 50A and 30A and hopefully can come with these two measurement tests with no deviation...

50AMP


30AMP


The 50A side is nothing more then two legs of 120VAC 50A service feeding two ZONES of 120VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS.



If you have a electrical contractor doing this for you then make sure they know they are providing service for a RV trailer.

Roy Ken

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