Wiring Help

[truthfire2]

We are new to RV'ing, and this is my first post on the subject. We are in the process of building a house, and have decided to live out of a 5th-wheel full-time while we build. Which leads me to my question....

We have a temporary power pole that currently does not have a 30 amp TT outlet. I also need to build a shed where we would like to store some of our belongings, but also house our washer and dryer. My thought is to replace the panel on the power pole with a GE 100amp RV panel that has a 50amp, 30amp, and 20amp outlet already installed. The 30amp would be used for the RV, and the 20amp for everyday outside stuff.

However, I would like to repurpose the 50 amp to act as a breaker to a sub-panel in the shed. I would run #4 cable from the 50 amp double-pole breaker to a sub-panel in the shed, and then wire in a double-pole 30 amp breaker for the dryer to run, and a 20 amp breaker for the washer. Does anyone see any issues with doing this? Is there anything I'm missing in pursuing this thought....?? Thanks in advance for any guidance anyone can provide.

[truthfire2]

Code?? Hahahahaha.... (just kidding). Yes, everything will be up to code, or better. That's a good idea about eliminating the pole and just wiring everything to the shed, but distance just won't allow that to happen from the in-ground transformer we have. Many thanks everyone for your feedback, and for the link. We won't be touching the 30 amp connection, so no worries there. We'll also be using an in-line surge protector which will monitor voltage.

[time2roll]

Yes all workable. Just have your electrician set you up.

And have him show you the voltage on the NEMA 30-TT is 120 volts on his meter before you plug in.

[coolmom42]

So are you going to leave the breaker panel on the pole permanently, after the shed & house are finished? And if so... will feeding the shed off the pole the way you described be up to code?

Consider putting up the shed quickly, and integrating the panel & 30 amp outlet into the shed itself, without the extra panel on the pole.

[Crazy_Ray]

Check this site out www.myrv.us/electric

[donn0128]

All you need to do is rewire from the 50A breaker to what ever you want. Just leave the 50A receptacle dead. Be very careful that who ever is doing the wireing does NOT wire it 240Volt 30 amps. Otherwise you will be spending big bucks fixing your RV