I had considered installing a 30A RV plug on my house and using an extension cable to connect it to my trailer while parked on the street. But then I had the idea to install a 30A breaker in my power box, and connect it directly to a 30-foot long 3 conductor 6/3 SOOW cable with a box with a 30A RV outlet. I can keep the cabled coiled and hung inside my garage and run to the street when my trailer is there.Is there an issue with running SOOW cable directly to a breaker in a power box?

Do you absolutely have to have 30A. If all your going to do is run the refer for cool down prior to trips a 20A circuit is more than enough. Stringing a 30A line across the lawn and sidewalk is just asking for someone to get electrocuted.

As donn0128 said. I dont think you need 6/3. Probably 10/2 with ground or maybe 8/2 w ground. You could come out of your panel into a 30 amp rv box with a twist lock and make a cord that plugs in when needed. $30 at depot for the box

What do you an anticipate using in your RV while parked in front of your home that would require 30 amp service? Do you plan on the electric cord laying across a sidewalk used by the public? If so, the purchase of an umbrella insurance policy would be wise.

10/3 is fine. I don't think a flexible cord is a permanent solution connected direct to the breaker. At least check the breaker is rated for stranded wire. I would install an outlet and get a standard 30 amp RV extension cord.Likewise I would not drape a cord across a public walkway unless I was outside tending to the RV. Roll it up when not in the immediate area.

donn0128 wrote:Do you absolutely have to have 30A. If all your going to do is run the refer for cool down prior to trips a 20A circuit is more than enough. Stringing a 30A line across the lawn and sidewalk is just asking for someone to get electrocuted.A 30A 120V circuit poses no greater (or lesser) risk of electrocution than a 20A 120V circuit.

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donn0128
Explorer II
Feb 09, 2018
Do you absolutely have to have 30A. If all your going to do is run the refer for cool down prior to trips a 20A circuit is more than enough. Stringing a 30A line across the lawn and sidewalk is just asking for someone to get electrocuted.
azrving
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
As donn0128 said. I dont think you need 6/3. Probably 10/2 with ground or maybe 8/2 w ground. You could come out of your panel into a 30 amp rv box with a twist lock and make a cord that plugs in when needed. $30 at depot for the box
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Feb 09, 2018
What do you an anticipate using in your RV while parked in front of your home that would require 30 amp service? Do you plan on the electric cord laying across a sidewalk used by the public? If so, the purchase of an umbrella insurance policy would be wise.
time2roll
Nomad
Feb 09, 2018
10/3 is fine. I don't think a flexible cord is a permanent solution connected direct to the breaker. At least check the breaker is rated for stranded wire. I would install an outlet and get a standard 30 amp RV extension cord.

Likewise I would not drape a cord across a public walkway unless I was outside tending to the RV. Roll it up when not in the immediate area.
DrewE
Explorer II
Feb 09, 2018
donn0128 wrote:
Do you absolutely have to have 30A. If all your going to do is run the refer for cool down prior to trips a 20A circuit is more than enough. Stringing a 30A line across the lawn and sidewalk is just asking for someone to get electrocuted.

A 30A 120V circuit poses no greater (or lesser) risk of electrocution than a 20A 120V circuit.
azrving
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
This comes with 30 amp plug

One way to connect box to panel or pvc
Lynnmor
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
You only need #10 wire. The only issue (besides code), is the flexing where the cable enters the box. You should have a strain relief to prevent cable damage and a possible short.
Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Feb 09, 2018
I had a problem with the SOOW that I had on my dock years ago. After a few years in the sun, the rubber jacket broke up. So, if you can't get by with a heavy duty extension cord and what to do this, I suggest that your 30A receptacle be either a TT30 like your trailer has or better yet, a L5-30 twist lock.

Matt
ScottG
Nomad
Feb 09, 2018
I have a 30A outlet wired with 125' of 10 awg Romex to the back of my house. From there I have a 50', 10awg extension cord with appropriate ends (no adapters) connected to my 50A RV.
This combo works great! I lose a few volts but it easily runs the AC with voltage to spare.
troubledwaters
Explorer III
Feb 09, 2018
DrewE wrote:
donn0128 wrote:
Do you absolutely have to have 30A. If all your going to do is run the refer for cool down prior to trips a 20A circuit is more than enough. Stringing a 30A line across the lawn and sidewalk is just asking for someone to get electrocuted.

A 30A 120V circuit poses no greater (or lesser) risk of electrocution than a 20A 120V circuit.
Now c'mon, it is really rude to inject common sense on this forum. You need a self imposed 20 minute time out.

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