#Add a 30 amp rv station generator#
Perfect for dry camping-aka boondocking-the generator gives life to an RV, camper, trailer, or anything else that needs charge to work. They make power wherever, whenever you need it the ultimate tool of the RVer and the camper. Generators hold a special place in my heart. The worst feeling in the world is to park, get out of your camper, stretch, then have to get back in to move it closer to the power station. (If you don’t believe me, peruse the 2,100+ reviews on Amazon).ĭefinitely go for 50 feet long. If you need regular wires to connect your RV to the power station, Camco makes quality cables that last for decades. So make sure that you have access to a plug-in station and you’ll be fine. And don’t get me started on how outdated they look! Summary I’ve found that many camping websites can be, let’s say, uninformative. But then, I don’t know why you’re reading this post… Make sure to check and confirm that at least electricity and water is included with your campground…unless you don’t want it. You may be left with only a fire pit and a place to park. If RVs aren’t mentioned in the name, there’s no guarantee electricity or water is included. It’s important to know what you’re paying for! Read or skim our full guide to choosing campsites (as an RVer or regular camper). Some camps will add a 50 Amp outlet on as an extra charge (whether it’s partial or full hookups).
I know, it’s a stock image-sorry!-but none of the pictures I had looked any good. This is similar to what you’ll find at your campsite (minus the dock). If the campsite is called a full hookup most sites have 50 Amps but it’s still good to check.įeel free to share. However, if the site is referred to a partial hookup, there’s no guarantee a 50 Amp outlet is available. If you find a campground designated an ‘RV Camp’ (or any with RV in the name), you can trust it has electricity and at least a partial hookup. Important note: You cannot directly plug 30 Amp plugs into 50 Amp sockets or vice versa. Some have power, some don’t, and some have both 30 and 50 Amps.
#Add a 30 amp rv station how to#
Otherwise… How to Connect Your RV to a Campsite Plug Outletįirst things first, not all campgrounds were created equal.
(Feel free to bookmark it and come back later.)īack to connecting: jump to the section on connecting to generators. If you are just thinking about whether or not you need one, that is the post to read. If you don’t have a generator yet, check out our crazy-thorough article Best 8 Generators for RV & Camping + Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Power. In that case, you will need a generator for your power. However, if you’ve decided to go boondocking off the grid for this camping trip, you won’t have a campground. Most likely, you’ll be plugging your RV into a campground.
(If you already know this, skip it) Connecting Now we can get into what you’re connecting it to.
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