The best RV Receptacles: Reddit reviews

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Make sure you get a good cables though, don't want to start a fire. Also for the quick220, you need to use two different lines. So it might be tricky. If your friend has a dryer, you can get a 220 extension cable like this one from amazon. Hopefully their's is Nema 14-50, not 30.

Camco 30' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 50-Amp Extension Cord for RV and Auto | Allows for Additional Length to Reach Distant Power Outlets | Built to Last (55195) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECIP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1EBK1TCEPCZQSX7D8MBP

I have this installed in my garage, use it every night, works perfectly. It never gets warm and my electrician approved.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Extension-PowerGrip-Convenient-Carrying/dp/B0024ECIP0/?pldnSite=1

Yeah sorry, I was digging around last night and it took a while to find: https://imgur.com/01XTVaO I had done a mockup in photoshop with a board and the outlet that I bought from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M3H6494/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (I ended up returning it because the installer included it in their bill).

No.

30A plugs are different. This is the dogbone for 30A campground hookups to 15A: https://www.amazon.com/Leisure-Dogbone-Adapter-Electrical-Converter/dp/B07BZ2B22F/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=30+amp+to+110+adapter&qid=1628093520&sr=8-13

I've been to Dinosaur (great place! but have your bug spray :). I can't recall, but many campgrounds have both 30A and 15A service, so one that looks like that 3 prong and one that looks like the receptacles in your house, and yeah, just an appropriate outdoor extension cord and powerstrip would be fine. Carrying the dogbone would be insurance in case you need it.

Note, I have a model Y. This is my setup, but no the cable isn't long enough to pull in head first. After 3 days of backing in, I bought this extension cable. Works great and now I have enough cable to pull head in.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XL2IG8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i bought one of these for the nema 14-50:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XL2IG8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You will only get a max of 32 amps through the portable charger with the nema 14-50 plug.

I get about 22-26 mph of charge using this

>I got a quote from an electrician saying that he would charge me no more than $300 as long as I purchase the box beforehand.

14 50 Outdoor Box

> https://www.evseadapters.com/collections/adapters-for-tesla/products/nema-14-50r-to-10-30p-adapter

Thanks for the advice. I also saw this adapter on Amazon. Do you think it could be just as good?

Can confirm. You can use a 50a to 30a adapter (dogbone) like I’ve linked here to power your 50a RV. You won’t be able to use every electrical device in your RV at the same time but you should easily be able to run an AC and your lights as well as a few other devices.

Camco RV Dogbone Electrical Adapter With Easy PowerGrip Handle, 30 Amp Male to 50 Amp Female, 18" (3750W/125V) (55185) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BUQOGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2ZEgFbP2A119J

Your HOA would rather you have a tripping hazard, and somewhat code violating, extension cord rather than a proper connection... that's truly fucking dumb.

You could use something like this, on the outside of the shed, to plug into the extension cord and power the outlets inside of it. If there's a weatherproof in use version I would recommend that instead. Check the extension cord before every use, if there is any damage throw it out and replace.

For the solar power side you would need an inverter that can handle the loads you are using. 5w of inverter for 4w of load is roughly the minimum ratio you would want, if in doubt, get the bigger inverter. Note that motors have high startup amps so running them off an inverter isn't a good idea. Low quality inverters will give you "square wave" ac, so something that gets you "true sine wave" is a better choice.

Sure. We had a popup for ten years. It had no A/C but was wired for one so it had a 30 amp TT plug. We used another adapter like this (https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Dogbone-Electrical-Innovative-PowerGrip/dp/B000BUU5YA/ref=sr\_1\_3?crid=3BR8IH5FW836R&keywords=power+dongle+20+amp+to+30+amp&qid=1668823849&sprefix=power+dongle+20+amp+to+30+amp%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-3) if only a standard 15/20 amp plug was available.

Enjoy!

Standard inside wiring, small subpanel, ground rod, put all breakers on one leg, feed that leg with a 15 amp input:

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-5278-CWP-Straight-Flanged-Receptacle/dp/B003ATXIBG

The complicated part will be bonding, you will have to research the specific inverter you are using to see if it has neutral ground bonded internally, or maybe you will need to temporarily bond neutral ground in the panel (until it becomes a subpanel later). Some cheaper inverters are 60v-60v and cannot stand to have neutral ground bonded at all which will not be safe.

This would be the simplest change and only change it from using a suicide cord to regular extension cord. Not an electrician and not saying this addresses any other problems. But if you wanted to make just one change to solve that one issue, now you know these exist:

https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-5278-CWP-Straight-Flanged-Receptacle/dp/B003ATXIBG

Also check to make sure your 30 amp plug is correct. Many use the happy face look, like this one - https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Dogbone-Electrical-Innovative-PowerGrip/dp/B000BUU5YA?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Get a lower gauge extension cord as it can help with sustained amps over distance. Getting one that’s for a normal 120V and a 240V (Nema 14-50) is fantastic. I keep these in my frunk.

Camco 55195 30' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 50-Amp Extension Cord for RV | Allows for Additional Length to Reach Distant Power Outlets | Built to Last https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECIP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_99V1V7FWXG81Z30VK9X9

And

Flexzilla 722-123025FZL5F FZ512825 25ft. Extension Cord, 25-Foot, 12 Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0163AKGNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YQWCJ3ECGVNMVV4Q6QR2

Really cool! How’s it been holding up? Did you connect just a single gang usb outlet to connect dot to? Is it this box?

TayMac MM2410C Two-Gang Vertical Mount Weatherproof In-Use Cover, 55-in-1, 2 3/4-Inches Deep, Clear Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BS9UTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_46F4HAGP13KTS5BRZ1X6

That's a 30 amp, 120V outlet. The best you'll be able to do is Level 1 charging, no better than a regular outlet.

You could use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Leisure-Dogbone-Adapter-Electrical-Converter/dp/B07BZ2B22F/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=30+amp+to+15+amp+rv+adapter&qid=1647464636&sr=8-12

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But that outlet is for RVs, not for EV charging. A dryer outlet is a better option if available.

In my last house is would just use a generator. We lost power five to six times a year days at a time. 1000w Honda was enough. Then I added a plug like this

Leviton 5278-CWP Straight Blade Flanged Male Power Inlet Receptacle, 15 A, 125 V, Nylon Face, Body and Strap, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ATXIBG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_23KV3JCDA5JZTG9NC2B9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

To the outside of the house. Also need to add a couple switches to isolate the furnace.

The new house I'm in I heat with wood and the furnace is backup so not a huge deal for me anymore.

In your new house I would recommend a propane generator with auto start. Just fires right up when the power would go out. Much easier.

Find something similar to this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XL2IG8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

I have this one and many good reviews from other Tesla owners with it as well.

Your car does all of the “smart” power management that these fancy, expensive wall units offer. Don’t waste your money. This is all you need right here:

Talon LGP1S 50-Amp Enclosed, Outdoor Rated, Receptacle

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00M3H6494/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FB88YEQX6EZRQTA5C00H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

My dad uses Camco cords for the RV (which is also 6 awg Nema 14-50) at the campsites he visits.

Camco 55195 30' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 50-Amp Extension Cord for RV and Auto

When I installed an EV charging port (for the EV I may even own someday ;-) I ran 6/3 romex, and managed to push the whole thing through 1" EMT in the visible indoor areas. This is possible, but no fun. So agree with Rickybobbie90 that (2) 1-1/4" conduits would work; one for each 6/3 run. My 6/3 goes to a 50-amp breaker in my service panel, and this outdoor-rated receptacle on the driveway end:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M3H6494/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you're going to bury it, of course you won't use EMT, but PVC if you're burying it at least 2 feet deep, or rigid metal conduit with water-tight connectors if between 6" and 2' deep.

Unless you plan on having multiple vehicles using the same circuit and therefore multiple wall chargers, there is really no advantage using a wall charger than a NEMA14-50P plug connected to a NEMA-14-50R receptacle on your wall. A NEMA14-50R receptacle is also much cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/TayMac-MM2410C-Vertical-Weatherproof-Clear-MM2410C/dp/B001BS9UTC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=in+use+outlet+cover+2+gang&qid=1628802139&sprefix=in+use+outlet+cover+&sr=8-3

Just run an extension cord from the house and use a 15 amp to 30 amp dogbone adapter to get power to the camper. As others mentioned, you can't run your A/C this way, but you should be able to use just about everything else.

My travel trailer is parked in a space in my backyard, I use this dogbone adapter and this cord for now, with plans to have an electrician run a true 30 amp line for a pedestal out to my shed.

This keeps the batteries charged, lets us use everything but the A/C, and allows me to cool down the fridges a few days prior to leaving town. I usually toss a bag of ice in the freezer and put some ice blocks in the fridge to keep it cool while travelling opposed to running it on propane.

Hi guys I just got my model Y and I need an extension. I installed a 240v charger in my garage so I have to purchase the 14-50 nema 240v adapter PLUS an extension cord but I’m confused which extension cord to get. Will this work:

Camco 50' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 30-Amp Extension Cord for RV and Auto | Allows for Additional Length to Reach Distant Power Outlets | Built to Last (55197) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004809YBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WDWSSMBJ5EB5YXJ959AH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It says it’s for 125v so I’m not sure. And I don’t know how many amps to get? Please help before I run out of miles lol!

I’ve been using this for over 2 years now and have had zero issues.

Camco 30' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 50-Amp Extension Cord for RV and Auto | Allows for Additional Length to Reach Distant Power Outlets | Built to Last (55195) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECIP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PKMPQ3862QQ5TVEHBECK

If you’re talking about a 14-50 extension cord, I own this one to charge at my parents house.

Camco 30' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 50-Amp Extension Cord for RV and Auto | Allows for Additional Length to Reach Distant Power Outlets | Built to Last (55195) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECIP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P9FNGYBT2PR41M6STSS8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I've been using to power our class C in the driveway... nary an issue.