Question on wire size for 30a
I need to install a 30a RV outlet on the side of our house for our trailer. I need to go about 60 feet from the panel. Would 10/2 Romex be sufficient, or should I go bigger?
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NinerBikes wrote: "This is not fiction, it is fact, no one does the proper maintenance, going down and tightening all the screws at an RV park, or changing out the female receptacles when they get worn out, from plugging and unplugging, and running A/C and microwaves, all summer long."
Not to disagree with you but the RV park I stay in over the summer months in Albuquerque, NM DID change out the 30 amp female receptacle at the pedestal on my request. When hooked up to shore power I ALWAYS have an easily visible volt meter plugged in to one of my 120 V duplex convenience outlets. One day I noticed that the system voltage was dropping into the 110 volt range without any substantial load on it. I went out and put my hand on the male plug at the pedestal and it was to hot to comfortably hold my hand on it. The male terminals appeared discolored from heat and the baklite (sp?) female portion was cracked. After a little chat with the park manager, the 30 amp female receptacle was changed out the next day. Problem solved!
You are right on in that RV pedestal receptacles take a beating over the years from constant plugging/unplugging, wind, moisture, impact, and just plain abuse. They simply wear out, then fail to make a good connection. It's not much, but, the monthly electric bill is affected by the KW spent heating the plug which serves no useful purpose.
Chum lee
Not to disagree with you but the RV park I stay in over the summer months in Albuquerque, NM DID change out the 30 amp female receptacle at the pedestal on my request. When hooked up to shore power I ALWAYS have an easily visible volt meter plugged in to one of my 120 V duplex convenience outlets. One day I noticed that the system voltage was dropping into the 110 volt range without any substantial load on it. I went out and put my hand on the male plug at the pedestal and it was to hot to comfortably hold my hand on it. The male terminals appeared discolored from heat and the baklite (sp?) female portion was cracked. After a little chat with the park manager, the 30 amp female receptacle was changed out the next day. Problem solved!
You are right on in that RV pedestal receptacles take a beating over the years from constant plugging/unplugging, wind, moisture, impact, and just plain abuse. They simply wear out, then fail to make a good connection. It's not much, but, the monthly electric bill is affected by the KW spent heating the plug which serves no useful purpose.
Chum lee
