According to all the diagrams I see online and that printed on the receptacle box that I just bought, the 30 amp hot leg should be the lower left and neutral should be lower right.
Your right Darron, the hot lead on a 30 amp is the lower left, not the lower right. And I am a RV campground electrician. The poster of this video is wrong!!!
Good information. But I feel like I’ve only gotten half of the story. LOL. I’m wondering about how to run it from the breaker box. Do you have another video on that? I’ll try to look through your videos and see if I can find it
Thanks for the vids. They are easy to understand. Maybe you can answer a question that i am having a hard time finding the answer. I have a generator with the 4 prong 1430 receptacle that has gone loose on me and my 30a dogbone wont stay locked. I need to replace my socket in my generator and was wondering why i cant replace it with a regular rv plug 3 prong so i dont need the dogbone any longer.
Hey good info in the clip. I have questions hoping this is in your scope of knowledge. From my main box to where I want the 30 amp outlet is a span of 35 feet. Would I need to run a higher gauge wire between these 2 points? 10G or even 6G? I already have the 6/2 with ground double pull 50 run from old pool heater that is no longer in use. Could this 6/2 be used?
Great video. Thanks. I am about to install a 50a svc for a new rv. Just curious about something though. Why does most people say 110/220 volts? When it is really 120/240.
Well back when I was taught about AC electricity this was the lingo and I guess it just stuck. I have observed over many years ranges in Ac voltages varying from 108- 130, and 210- 250. Realistically, "By the book" doesn't always apply in the real world.
Quick question, are the two hot legs coming from the same phase or buss bar from the main service panel, or are they split, with each hot leg coming from the opposite buss/phase?
I'm going to test my rv park post, I'm having issues with half power to my slide out. I've checked about everything from batteries to converters, going to check the box and my 50 amp cable
i've been using a 30 amp adapter to plug in my 50 amp trailer cord. Will that hurt any thing? So far it hasn't. I believe all appliances are working correctly. Our trailer only has one A/C unit. I was told the 50 is needed for to feed two A/C units. Thanks easily understood video.
If I'm going from a 3 prong 220v outlet (twist lock style) to a 30amp adapter to change it to a 3 prong welder (50 amp) cord, is there any way it maintains 50 amps since adapter is only rated for 30? Seems to be the highest available on the twist style adapter....
I understand how each leg at your power supply or breaker box uses 2110 legs coming in meaning they are supplied from different bus bars at the main breaker inside the house. That much I understand where things go awry is if I plug my 50 amp RV plug into my 2200 watt Honda generator with a 30 amp adapter it seems to me that only half of my items in my trailer would work. But yet everything still works. Does the transfer switch have some sensor that realizes that there might only be one 110 volt power line coming in
I totally understand the pin out and bonding of the 50 and 30 amp RV plugs. What makes me scratch my head is wire gauge current handle in the 50 amp service. I find 6awg wire in the umbilical, two 50 amp hot, one common and one ground. In a scenario where ground and common are not bonded does the 6awg common handle 100 amp return from both hot legs?
Just recently bought an RV park with 5 spots. All but one has 30 amp (one has 50 amp). Is it possible to purchase new RV Pedestals (home depot) and install with the help of an electrician, or will we need to have the power company come and run new lines from the transformer? Are the current 30 amp wires capable of being upgraded without digging up the ground? Just wondering if this is a simple project or major. Thanks for any advice!!
How is an RV panel wired to accept both 50 amp and 30 amp service? I am having a real issue trying understand this and am having all sorts of problems. Thank you.
Yes because the adapter only connects to one of the 50 amp/120volt hot legs. Your trailer's AC panel restricts the current use to 30amps of the single 120 volt hot leg.
I'm not an electrician...which is why I'm reviewing this video. However, it appears that your explanation of the 30a is backward. I have reviewed two other videos which disagree with yours, and my power is acting like the other two videos. Have you reviewed this? @darronransbarger seems to address this in the comments.
Yeah so I may have pointed to the wrong terminal when describing hot and neutral, not a big deal cause if you are wiring one of these plugs in....it literally says on the back where to put the wires.
I’ve got a bus I’m converting to an rv. I have a 100 amp main breaker box( I know it’s a little big for an rv) I want to wire it like residential, how do I go about wiring the rv 50 amp plug to run the breaker box off of my generator or a plug at a park Any help would greatly be appreciated . Thanks
You need to have a 50 amp 2 pole breaker in your breaker box in the bus, the two legs will hook to it (one on each side), then the neutral should be attached to the general neutral buss and the ground should be attached to the general ground buss.
It is. When the hole for the ground is on top of the outlet, the lower left slot is supposed to be hot, and the lower right slot is supposed to be neutral....
What does it mean when I'm checking shore power, all good numbers (50amp, 120v (x2)'...until I do hot/ground... .... then I get nothing🤷♂️🤷♂️🤔... Currently running high voltages through the cabin...same scenario with hot/ground not working..🤷♂️🤷♂️.. Im going to explode. 😁🚍🔥🔥🥺😩😩
Your use of “circuit” and “service” are incorrect. I believe your wiring configuration is incorrect. Clockwise ground, neutral, hot. I looked up the NEMA chart and I am correct.
Hey! We were all just watching your video and noticed an error on the 30 amp plug which could ruin someone's RV if they wire a receptacle from your explanation. The hot wire is supposed to be wired on the left side 7pm and the N wire at 4pm. You say that the HOT is supposed to be at 4pm and Neutral is supposed to be at 7pm. Please fact check that and delete your video.
I noticed the same thing. In viewing several other videos for wiring a 30 amp plug all the other ones say the 7 o’clock position from the front of the receptacle show be the hot lead and 5 o’clock should be neutral and top ground.
The reason I explain it this way is because the positive breaker bus is separated in the RV breaker box. There is at no time 240v on one wire in an RV.
absolutely a great explanation. no one should be confused after this.
This is a great video. Thank you for taking the time.
According to all the diagrams I see online and that printed on the receptacle box that I just bought, the 30 amp hot leg should be the lower left and neutral should be lower right.
That’s my thought on the explanation. If I’m right please correct your video
Your right Darron, the hot lead on a 30 amp is the lower left, not the lower right. And I am a RV campground electrician. The poster of this video is wrong!!!
You're the man🤘thanks
Good information. But I feel like I’ve only gotten half of the story. LOL. I’m wondering about how to run it from the breaker box. Do you have another video on that? I’ll try to look through your videos and see if I can find it
Thanks for the vids. They are easy to understand. Maybe you can answer a question that i am having a hard time finding the answer. I have a generator with the 4 prong 1430 receptacle that has gone loose on me and my 30a dogbone wont stay locked. I need to replace my socket in my generator and was wondering why i cant replace it with a regular rv plug 3 prong so i dont need the dogbone any longer.
Hey good info in the clip. I have questions hoping this is in your scope of knowledge. From my main box to where I want the 30 amp outlet is a span of 35 feet. Would I need to run a higher gauge wire between these 2 points? 10G or even 6G? I already have the 6/2 with ground double pull 50 run from old pool heater that is no longer in use. Could this 6/2 be used?
Great video. Thanks. I am about to install a 50a svc for a new rv. Just curious about something though. Why does most people say 110/220 volts? When it is really 120/240.
Well back when I was taught about AC electricity this was the lingo and I guess it just stuck. I have observed over many years ranges in Ac voltages varying from 108- 130, and 210- 250. Realistically, "By the book" doesn't always apply in the real world.
Would have helped to show the meter during the explanation. I fully understand as a electrical guy but many do not. Great vid. thanks
Quick question, are the two hot legs coming from the same phase or buss bar from the main service panel, or are they split, with each hot leg coming from the opposite buss/phase?
Hello and Thankyou ! I have a 50 amp fifth wheel and I want to install a box outside should it be a 50 amp 110 volt ?
I'm going to test my rv park post, I'm having issues with half power to my slide out. I've checked about everything from batteries to converters, going to check the box and my 50 amp cable
i've been using a 30 amp adapter to plug in my 50 amp trailer cord. Will that hurt any thing? So far it hasn't. I believe all appliances are working correctly. Our trailer only has one A/C unit. I was told the 50 is needed for to feed two A/C units. Thanks easily understood video.
Would like to see actual wiring or schematic of each. Thanks excellent video!
Thank You !!
I understand
If I'm going from a 3 prong 220v outlet (twist lock style) to a 30amp adapter to change it to a 3 prong welder (50 amp) cord, is there any way it maintains 50 amps since adapter is only rated for 30? Seems to be the highest available on the twist style adapter....
Good video
I understand how each leg at your power supply or breaker box uses 2110 legs coming in meaning they are supplied from different bus bars at the main breaker inside the house. That much I understand where things go awry is if I plug my 50 amp RV plug into my 2200 watt Honda generator with a 30 amp adapter it seems to me that only half of my items in my trailer would work. But yet everything still works. Does the transfer switch have some sensor that realizes that there might only be one 110 volt power line coming in
Nope the dog bone splits it
@@MRRVTECH dang it. Why didn't I realize that. So obvious.
Thanks for teaching me something
I totally understand the pin out and bonding of the 50 and 30 amp RV plugs. What makes me scratch my head is wire gauge current handle in the 50 amp service. I find 6awg wire in the umbilical, two 50 amp hot, one common and one ground. In a scenario where ground and common are not bonded does the 6awg common handle 100 amp return from both hot legs?
It's because you don't get 100 amps. Only 50. The video is misinformation. Search MWBC for the truth.
Just recently bought an RV park with 5 spots. All but one has 30 amp (one has 50 amp). Is it possible to purchase new RV Pedestals (home depot) and install with the help of an electrician, or will we need to have the power company come and run new lines from the transformer? Are the current 30 amp wires capable of being upgraded without digging up the ground? Just wondering if this is a simple project or major. Thanks for any advice!!
You will need to rewire all the poles, 50 amp is 4 wire 30 is 3 wire. A licensed electrician can do this no need for power company to come out
Mr RV TECH. As explained below in comments you have the neutral and hot wire switched on your receptacle. FIX YOUR MISTAKE!!!
How is an RV panel wired to accept both 50 amp and 30 amp service? I am having a real issue trying understand this and am having all sorts of problems. Thank you.
So if someone were to use a dog bone adapter to plug their 30A RV into the 50A outlet, would that only allow 120v through?
Yes because the adapter only connects to one of the 50 amp/120volt hot legs. Your trailer's AC panel restricts the current use to 30amps of the single 120 volt hot leg.
I'm not an electrician...which is why I'm reviewing this video. However, it appears that your explanation of the 30a is backward. I have reviewed two other videos which disagree with yours, and my power is acting like the other two videos. Have you reviewed this? @darronransbarger seems to address this in the comments.
Yeah so I may have pointed to the wrong terminal when describing hot and neutral, not a big deal cause if you are wiring one of these plugs in....it literally says on the back where to put the wires.
I’ve got a bus I’m converting to an rv. I have a 100 amp main breaker box( I know it’s a little big for an rv) I want to wire it like residential, how do I go about wiring the rv 50 amp plug to run the breaker box off of my generator or a plug at a park Any help would greatly be appreciated . Thanks
You need to have a 50 amp 2 pole breaker in your breaker box in the bus, the two legs will hook to it (one on each side), then the neutral should be attached to the general neutral buss and the ground should be attached to the general ground buss.
MR RV TECH thanks I appreciate your help
I believe your 30 amp receptacle is wired reverse polarity??
It is. When the hole for the ground is on top of the outlet, the lower left slot is supposed to be hot, and the lower right slot is supposed to be neutral....
For the 30amp rv plug do you use a single pole 30 amp circuit breaker?
Yes, exactly.
What does it mean when I'm checking shore power, all good numbers (50amp, 120v (x2)'...until I do hot/ground...
.... then I get nothing🤷♂️🤷♂️🤔...
Currently running high voltages through the cabin...same scenario with hot/ground not working..🤷♂️🤷♂️..
Im going to explode. 😁🚍🔥🔥🥺😩😩
open ground (not connected)
Your use of “circuit” and “service” are incorrect. I believe your wiring configuration is incorrect. Clockwise ground, neutral, hot. I looked up the NEMA chart and I am correct.
Hey! We were all just watching your video and noticed an error on the 30 amp plug which could ruin someone's RV if they wire a receptacle from your explanation. The hot wire is supposed to be wired on the left side 7pm and the N wire at 4pm. You say that the HOT is supposed to be at 4pm and Neutral is supposed to be at 7pm. Please fact check that and delete your video.
Considering AC voltage has no polarity how would this ruin an RV?
I noticed the same thing. In viewing several other videos for wiring a 30 amp plug all the other ones say the 7 o’clock position from the front of the receptacle show be the hot lead and 5 o’clock should be neutral and top ground.
Tom Mcgrath well rewire your plug the wrong way as he described and plug yours in and let us all know how that goes.
@@eztr1gger the hot wire would still be hot even with the breaker in the RV switched off.
It is a shame there isn't a 30 amp plug adjacent the 50 to accurately support how description.
It is not supplying 100 amps. It's a 50 amp plug, 50 amp breaker. Stop spreading this misinformation.
What? At no point does anyone explain this as 100 amps.....lol.
You say you have 2 110V Conductors yet you meter out at 240. You should think about that. It's 120V per.
The reason I explain it this way is because the positive breaker bus is separated in the RV breaker box. There is at no time 240v on one wire in an RV.