RV Outlet NEC Code Question
Hi guys, I currently have an outlet installed on a pole by where I park the RV. The outlet is a 30a amp RV outlet and is 30a 120v (NOT 240v). It's fed directly from the panel with #10 w...
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BurbMan wrote:sgip2000 wrote:
Need to pull new wire. Codes requires 2 hots, a neutral, and a ground from the main panel.
You can use 10ga for ground, but will need 6ga minimum for the hots and neutral and a 60A breaker.
The reason being, if you kept the 10ga wire, there is a possibility for an overload if using more than one of the receptacles. Not to mention that those boxes are wired for 2 buses with 2 120 lines.
I did this same upgrade a couple years ago and have not regretted it. Having a port available for my welder has been nice too.
If you don't want to do all this, can you use an exterior receptacle on your RV as your "convenience" receptacle?
The 30a breaker in the mail panel already protects the #10 wiring going to the outlet....I have no need for 60a worth of power or to run my welder out there....
I did similar to what you are describing when I put the 100a sub panel in the new detached garage, but that's not what we're talking about here.
Yes, the main breaker protects the wire. If you look at the new panel though, it'll have the two circuits on different buses. Sure, you can jumper them, but like you said, you can't use both if your AC is on.
Why not just use the exterior 20A receptacle on your RV for your "convenience receptacle"?
