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Old 05-28-2017, 08:21 AM   #1
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Grey & Black water tank dumping question

Hi guys Just getting started with the camping and trailer life.
I'm just thinking ahead and looking to do some practice runs and was wondering if you're​ allowed to dump the grey and black water in your homes sewer outdoor cleanout? I also plan on installing a 30amp hookup if needed. Or for now I might just plug in just to run lights tv etc.. I will have about a 50ft run so just want to confirm what gauge would be OK. I was thinking 10.

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Dumping into the clean-out should not be a problem. I've read of many who do that. Certainly more civilized than using the storm drain inlet in the curb.

Not being on city water or sewer, I had a connection run from my parking pad to the septic tank for the same purpose.
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I'm just thinking ahead and looking to do some practice runs and was wondering if you're​ allowed to dump the grey and black water in your homes sewer outdoor cleanout?
Legally, probably not, do a lot of people do it, yes.

Most sewer district regs say dumping non metered water into the system is not allowed, however I did it all the time and I know many others who did/do as well.
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" I also plan on installing a 30amp hookup if needed. Or for now I might just plug in just to run lights tv etc.. I will have about a 50ft run so just want to confirm what gauge would be OK. I was thinking 10."



The 10 gauge wire will drop about 3 volts over the 50 foot span. A 6 gauge will only lose about 1.2 volts. Ya know, bigger is better....
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" I also plan on installing a 30amp hookup if needed. Or for now I might just plug in just to run lights tv etc.. I will have about a 50ft run so just want to confirm what gauge would be OK. I was thinking 10."



The 10 gauge wire will drop about 3 volts over the 50 foot span. A 6 gauge will only lose about 1.2 volts. Ya know, bigger is better....
I just realized something.
I have a 30 amp generator transfer switch hook up on the side of my house. I only use it when we lose power and shut my main breaker off before connecting and turning on my generator. Can I use it to plug into from my trailer to the 30amp connection and turn the transfer switch breakers to the ON position. Will this work? And will it work without causing any explosions! Lol. I know in theory I could just plug into my generator and run the entire rv off of it the day before we go out in order to test everything. It has 9000 watts at startup and 7500 running watts. The only issue with this is my neighbors. I only like to start it up once a month for maintenance purposes and would much rather run it off my house and leave it plugged in even overnight before we leave the next day to get the fridge time to get going. But I guess if I am just running the fridge I could just plug into an outdoor recepticle of choice after figuring out which one is on the biggest breaker with smallest load.
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I just realized something.

I have a 30 amp generator transfer switch hook up on the side of my house. I only use it when we lose power and shut my main breaker off before connecting and turning on my generator. Can I use it to plug into from my trailer to the 30amp connection and turn the transfer switch breakers to the ON position. Will this work? And will it work without causing any explosions! Lol. I know in theory I could just plug into my generator and run the entire rv off of it the day before we go out in order to test everything. It has 9000 watts at startup and 7500 running watts. The only issue with this is my neighbors. I only like to start it up once a month for maintenance purposes and would much rather run it off my house and leave it plugged in even overnight before we leave the next day to get the fridge time to get going. But I guess if I am just running the fridge I could just plug into an outdoor recepticle of choice after figuring out which one is on the biggest breaker with smallest load.


You'll probably need some gender changers to plug the RV-style plug into the twist-lock.

The generator will totally run the camper, we can run the AC and everything else off a single 3,000 watt Honda generator.

Frankly, you could run an extension cord out to the trailer, use a converter adapter, and run the fridge.


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I just realized something.
I have a 30 amp generator transfer switch hook up on the side of my house. I only use it when we lose power and shut my main breaker off before connecting and turning on my generator. Can I use it to plug into from my trailer to the 30amp connection and turn the transfer switch breakers to the ON position. Will this work? And will it work without causing any explosions! Lol. I know in theory I could just plug into my generator and run the entire rv off of it the day before we go out in order to test everything. It has 9000 watts at startup and 7500 running watts. The only issue with this is my neighbors. I only like to start it up once a month for maintenance purposes and would much rather run it off my house and leave it plugged in even overnight before we leave the next day to get the fridge time to get going. But I guess if I am just running the fridge I could just plug into an outdoor recepticle of choice after figuring out which one is on the biggest breaker with smallest load.
I also have a 30amp connection on my house connected to my transfer switch, but it is 220 volts. If it is 4-prong connection, it most likely is 220 volts. Best to double check before hooking up and frying everything in your trailer.
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They make an adapter to hook your 30amp 120 volt camper to a 30amp 220 volt generator twist lock outlet. They also make one for 50amp campers, I have both as I use my outlet for my welder also.
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" I also plan on installing a 30amp hookup if needed. Or for now I might just plug in just to run lights tv etc.. I will have about a 50ft run so just want to confirm what gauge would be OK. I was thinking 10."



The 10 gauge wire will drop about 3 volts over the 50 foot span. A 6 gauge will only lose about 1.2 volts. Ya know, bigger is better....
You will have no issue with #10 wire on a 50 foot run, 30 amp single pole circuit. Make sure you wire the plug correctly and remember it is 120 volts NOT 240 volts.

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They make an adapter to hook your 30amp 120 volt camper to a 30amp 220 volt generator twist lock outlet. They also make one for 50amp campers, I have both as I use my outlet for my welder also.
When you get a chance can you link the 30 to 30 adapter please. Just want to make sure I get the right one.

I found this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ParkPower-17...-/252458084254

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When you get a chance can you link the 30 to 30 adapter please. Just want to make sure I get the right one.

I found this one

ParkPower 172ARV 30 Amp 4-Prong Locking RV Generator Adapter*

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That is like the one I have, got mine from RV dealer.
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