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electrical:shore_power [2019/03/12 17:05] frater_secessus [ports] |
electrical:shore_power [2019/10/19 14:32] frater_secessus [Shore power] |
| [[lifestyle:words_of_wisdom|Words of Wisdom]]: "...most people think that to have “RV” type shore power you need those special 30/50 amp plugs. I have a 115v plug. The male end of an extension cord (heavy gauge) that I have cable tied to the inside of my receiver hitch so it’s hidden." -- Captain_Dapper((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/cnt2o0/my_stealth_window_unit_setup/ewhggpj/)) |
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====== Shore power ====== | ====== Shore power ====== |
Shore power is AC power derived from the electric grid. The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone's house or at an RV park with full hookups (FHU). | Shore power ("grid power", "mains", "wall outlet power") is AC power derived from the electric grid. The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone's house or at an RV park with full hookups (FHU). |
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The most **common types of campsite hookups** are: | The most **common types of campsite hookups** are: |
A //shore power port// is designed to let you plug power cables into the side of your van or RV. As discussed above, RVs typically use 30A/50A service -- they use [[https://amzn.to/2TCV4WJ|this kind of port]]. | A //shore power port// is designed to let you plug power cables into the side of your van or RV. As discussed above, RVs typically use 30A/50A service -- they use [[https://amzn.to/2TCV4WJ|this kind of port]]. |
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Vans typically use [[https://amzn.to/2VUwDAI|15A ports]]. [[https://amzn.to/2F8SChD|Some are pre-cabled]] so you can plug the inside cable to a [[https://amzn.to/2F7sZxI|power strip]], [[https://amzn.to/2VWXHPQ|breaker box]], or other distribution device. | Vans typically use [[https://amzn.to/2VUwDAI|15A ports]]. [[https://amzn.to/2F8SChD|Some are pre-cabled]] so you can plug the inside cable to a [[https://amzn.to/2F7sZxI|power strip]], [[https://amzn.to/2VWXHPQ|breaker box]], or other distribution device. A [[electrical:converter|converter/charger]] can then be wired to the distribution point. |
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- use a [[https://amzn.to/2EZka7E|hole saw]] to bore the hole in the van wall to the port's specification | - use a [[https://amzn.to/2EZka7E|hole saw]] to bore the hole in the van wall to the port's specification |