Probably dumbest question ever
Hi, all. I'm new to even *thinking* about getting an RV. But due to unusual family circumstances, I am considering purchasing an RV to live in, on my own property. I live in a fairly unregulated ar...
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Sounds like you're close to a workable solution. But heed Westends last post.
You need 120v AC to power your trailer. If you manage to plug your trailer into that 220 V outlet in the garage it will instantly fry the microwave, air conditioning, the refrigerator and possibly the converter. Many people on this forum have done the same and they report multiple thousands of dollars in repair costs after making this mistake. Get an electrician and tell them you need 120V AC that you can plug the trailer into.
As far as the sewer, see if you can find a sewer cleanout plug outside of the house. If you are lucky it will be near where you want to park the trailer. If you're really lucky it will be within 20 feet and have a 3 inch threaded cap. Either way if you can find the cleanout you can use a macerator pump to drain the tanks into the cleanout and not have to even go in the house with the hose. pump kit
With a macerator and a 3/4 inch garden hose you can empty the tanks into a sewer cleanout 100 feet away and even uphill. It's a bit slower than the 3 inch slinky hose, but it will get the job done.
You need 120v AC to power your trailer. If you manage to plug your trailer into that 220 V outlet in the garage it will instantly fry the microwave, air conditioning, the refrigerator and possibly the converter. Many people on this forum have done the same and they report multiple thousands of dollars in repair costs after making this mistake. Get an electrician and tell them you need 120V AC that you can plug the trailer into.
As far as the sewer, see if you can find a sewer cleanout plug outside of the house. If you are lucky it will be near where you want to park the trailer. If you're really lucky it will be within 20 feet and have a 3 inch threaded cap. Either way if you can find the cleanout you can use a macerator pump to drain the tanks into the cleanout and not have to even go in the house with the hose. pump kit
With a macerator and a 3/4 inch garden hose you can empty the tanks into a sewer cleanout 100 feet away and even uphill. It's a bit slower than the 3 inch slinky hose, but it will get the job done.
