50 Amp Outlet at Home

I did it...dont use it a lot... can use a 110 plug converter to keep batteries charged etc....
 
JMCFAN said:
I did it...dont use it a lot... can use a 110 plug converter to keep batteries charged etc....
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My wife loves being able to use the AC while preparing for a trip or when coming back home in the summer. That's the big perk for us.
 
I have a 30amp on the front of the garage for when I parked the rig in the driveway. Last fall I moved it to it's new parking spot in the back yard. I Ran a 30amp back there also. It's more than enough for Loading and unloading for trips, and even for the grandkids doing backyard campouts.
 
I put one in the barn where we keep our 5th when not in use. Funny after some friends found that we had electric, water and sewer they came and stayed for a couple - three weeks on their way south!
 
Put a 30A in which is more then enough to run everything in the camper and its great. Day we brought the camper home i hung the 50A cord in the garage and have never taken it down since. Never been anywhere that had a 50A plug and 30A runs the whole thing including A/C and microwave at same time

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towdriver said:
Put a 30A in which is more then enough to run everything in the camper and its great. Day we brought the camper home i hung the 50A cord in the garage and have never taken it down since. Never been anywhere that had a 50A plug and 30A runs the whole thing including A/C and microwave at same time

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I still keep my 50a in the rig. I was at one park last year that the 30a didn't work
 
I've had at least a 30amp outlet since the '90s. Now I have 50amp (and water & sewer) - it make for a great additional 'bedroom' for the kids when they come to visit. I think they like it better than in the house. They can stay up late and sleep in!

As someone else mentioned, the DW sure appreciates being able to turn on the AC when cleaning after we return or when prepping to leave. I kind of like it when doing projects inside.
 
I haven't. I have a regular 20A circuit that I plug the trailer into, and it runs everything I need and keeps the batteries topped off. My 50A circuit is used for car charging.
 
I had a 30 amp on side of garage with old TT. Now with the 5th wheel we have to park it next to the house so I wired a 50 amp service from the basement to the side of the house. I also use it to backfeed the generator to the house during power outages, DW also like to have AC on during prep for our outings. Leave it plugged in all summer when not out camping.
 
Added a 50 amp box 6 feet from where I store the trailer. Was intimidated at first but folks from this group helped a ton.


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J Maguire said:
The 50 amp outlet at home has been a nice addition. How many have done the same?
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I added a 50 amp last year. Love having it. Can run the a/c's if it's hot and I'm working in the trailer or getting ready for a trip. Luckily, (oops I mean by design, 😁) the back of my workshop is just the right distance from the spot I created for the trailer to live.
 
I bought a SmartstartRV for both AC’s so on a standard 15 amp circuit I can run my 15/k AC and my frig when either setting up or cleaning the interior to have AC in the hot & muggy seasons. That was also a less expensive option that will assist both my AC’s running smoother/easier while extending their life.
I have a shop with 50A, 40A, 20A & 15A breakers/outlets already but running a 50 amp cable to the front of it plus outlets, etc., was going to cost more anyway.
 
J Maguire said:
The 50 amp outlet at home has been a nice addition. How many have done the same?
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I had a 30 amp outlet installed at the corner of my garage for the same reason others mentioned. We can run everything necessary without concern of tripping a breaker.

This addition was not a must have but is a great addition to our RV life.
 
50A + 25’ extension + 50A-to-two 30A splitter

Got a 25’ 50A extension cable and a 30A splitter which allows me to power 2 RVs at 30A in the backyard. Also, extended a pvc line and spicket for water. With a macerator pump and a heavy duty water hose, I’m able to empty grey and black tanks into the house sewer port. This setup is great for overnight visiting guests.
 
We use ours all the time. Our rig only spends a short time at home, but it allows much comfort in loading, unloading, and for indoor and even outdoor projects. Now, if I just had a dump station. . . . . .
 
I want to add a 50 amp outlet to the outside of my garage. I’m not going mess with electricity and got a quote. To run wires up into the enclosed attic, across the garage, down the other side and through the wall and to an outlet came to about $600. Just curious if this sounds reasonable for a certified electrician. Thanks.
 
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