Install 30 amp service at home...
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Topic: Install 30 amp service at home...
Posted By: M&M
Subject: Install 30 amp service at home...
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 11:35am
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Good afternoon All, I was wondering who has had a 30 amp pedestal installed at their house just for the Pod? I'm think about doing that but was wondering about the approx. cost. Thanks, Marty ------------- 2017 179 "Big Sexy" 2012 Honda Pilot |
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Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 1:47pm
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I installed a 30 amp 110 outlet just below my electrical panel on the inside of my garage, Since I park my pod in my driveway the cord reaches to it. Cost about $20 in parts and it took about an hour and a half to do. It's not on a pedestal away from the house though.
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Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 3:33pm
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Why not plug into 120VAC with an adapter? Usually that's a 15 amp breaker, but the breaker could be changed to a 20 amp easily enough. Unless you want a guest to use the Pod and need microwave and A/C at the same time?? I'm not sure of a reason to have the 30 amp outlet at home except to avoid an adapter dongle? ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 3:54pm
Yep! That's what I did. Easy. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 4:40pm
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M&M,
I have one. The cost varies. You have the box, the outlet, the wire to the CB box and the CB. Many places want you to get a permit and have a certified electrician install. I love mine. I can fully power my Pod 24/7, 365. I can use Pod as extra bedroom and a man-cave. Guessing I would say less than $400, but that is the top end. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: CjMk
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 5:06pm
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Hi Pod People! What do you think of getting a battery charger (auto shop) to charge the batteries before a trip. Just plug into the wall? Will that work? I think they cost around $60.00. ------------- With Gratitude, Cj & MJ R-Pod 2018 179 2017 VW Touareg 6 Cyl VW Toureg |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 5:11pm
I wire them in series, and put a 24V charger on them about once or twice a month when we're not using the pod. It's a smart charger, so it trickles in juice until the batteries are "full", then it waits a while for the voltage to decay to the point where they need a little more juice. I will usually let it work on them overnight, then I put a note on them to remind me of the last time I juiced them up. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 5:14pm
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That would charge battery. Remember you have to maintain battery, either charged or disconnected, not good to just charge prior to travel, then let it set connected until next trip. That's why I keep Pod with power attached and use on board charger. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2017 at 6:00pm
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I had a 30 amp RV outlet installed and I believe it cost around $200. The closest 110v outlet required using an extension cord as well as an adapter. I wasn't comfortable with the arrangement and I still remove the battery when I winterize. ------------- Enjoy Life!! |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 10:08am
+1. Installed right under my breaker panel. Did it myself. Cord reaches from my driveway. The only other thing is blocking the garage door from closing that last inch and pinching the cord. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 2:17pm
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Do not change your breaker from 15 to 20 amps.you would also have to change the gage of the wire from the breaker to the outlet.this breaker swop could burn your house down ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 5:22pm
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+1 - do not modify an existing circuit. If you want a 30 amp 120 service add it. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 7:23pm
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+2 20 amp circuits require 12 awg wire. 15 amp circuits use 14 awg. With a 20 amp breaker the 14 awg can get pretty hot and the breaker may not trip. We put in a 30 amp outside plug on the side of our garage and it works great and it wasn't expensive. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2017 at 8:00pm
Good points guys! I should have clarified that I (had) put in all new 20 amp circuits (a bunch of quads and outside gfci) with my garage renovation. Garage has it's own panel. So, yes, all new wiring...to code. Good catch!  I should add. I did think about putting in a dedicated 30Amp when I did the renovation, but I move the pod around a bit from driveway to back-by-the-wood-pile, so a few 20amp plugs made more sense - and I use a fair amount of power hungry tools at times. Advice from electrician.
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Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 7:31am
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Mine cost about $150 in material for close to 100' of run. I have a small weatherproof 30A panel on the side of the garage, and there was a little plastic conduit involved. ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |