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04-19-2015, 01:54 PM
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120v or 220v
Hello Friends,
I just bought a brand new White Hawk 27DSRL. It comes with the 30amp electrical system. I would like to install a 30amp outlet in my garage so I can power up the trailer on my driveway. If anyone has a 30 amp outlet, can you tell me if it is wired as a 220V or 120V outlet? If it is 120V, do you still need to use a "double-wide" single switch circuit breaker? I have a Square D electrical box and have room for either, But I don't want to spend time and money wiring the outlet incorrectly.
Thank you.
Glen
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04-19-2015, 02:30 PM
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It is 120 volts and you only use a single pole 30 amp breaker.
Black to the breaker, white to neutral and bare copper to ground.
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04-19-2015, 02:38 PM
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Here is a link to show you which wire goes where:
The 30-amp 120-volt 2 pole 3 wir
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04-19-2015, 02:43 PM
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There is no 220v used in a rv. If you can't figure it out, I would recommend getting someone who does know to show you.
The diagrams offered are correct but don't take a chance and do some frying in the the rig until you are sure.
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04-19-2015, 04:00 PM
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norty1, you know better than that. 50 amp units have 220V. Though most use it as two 120V circuits. Some 5th wheels and Class A's have a cloths dryer. It uses 220V.
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04-19-2015, 04:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnchuck100
norty1, you know better than that. 50 amp units have 220V. Though most use it as two 120V circuits. Some 5th wheels and Class A's have a cloths dryer. It uses 220V.
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The poster is talking about a 30a pedestal. No 220v anywhere near that!
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04-19-2015, 05:03 PM
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You don't have to install 30 amp outlet right away. I have one, but use a 12ga extension cord which is plugged into 20 amp/ 120v garage outlet. The reason is that i have two giant dogs running on the backyard. Once before, they pulled on the cord and broke a plastic cover.After that I got an extension cord which is plug to the trailer cord through an adapter . The trailer is plugged 24/7 to keep the battery full. Sometimes, kids watch tv and run ac same time. There is no problem. You just can't run microwave , hot water heater and ac all together. The breaker will trip and the cord might get overheated. But to maintain the battery and get the fridge cold for a couple of days before a trip, it is good enough.
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04-20-2015, 05:49 AM
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Thank you for your replys. If it is not a 220v system I may use the 120v 20 amp service I have. At least until I decide if a dedicated 30A service is in my best interest.
Glen
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04-20-2015, 07:45 AM
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Glen the only way you would really need a 30A plug in your driveway is if you plan to use the A/C while there.. otherwise save the $$$ and just use the regular plug on the house..
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