Solaris T-2653 30A Electrical Outlet Box from power service panel

[Metrail]

Hi,

I have just purchased a Solaris T-2653 and want to hook up to shore-tie power 120VAC. I have my own utility pole with power on a piece of property in the NW mountains of Maine.

Would the below link be the correct 30A Electrical Box to use?

I'm picking it up tomorrow and wanted to get some supplies on the way AND do not have the trailer here to see if this is the correct box and amperage.

https://www.amazon.com/Connecticut-E.../dp/B0009R5JR8

Thanks ~ Kevin

[j52wf]

Yes. That is the correct box/outlet for the shore power cord.

[Metrail]

Thank You!

[JohnB]

The box you linked is the correct receptacle for a 30 amp 120 AC Volt RV plug.

As a recommendation, look for that style receptacle with a 30 amp circuit breaker in the box with it. This allows the power to be shut off from the receptacle "before" you plug or unplug. Coming from an industrial background, we are taught on higher current plugs & outlets to kill the power before plugging in and unplugging for safety. Many campgrounds have these breakers next to the RV outlet and I always power off before plugging and unplugging. On a normal 15/20 amp outlet, the risk is lower as the plug does not fit as hard in and out of the outlet. On a 30 amp plug, they need to be very tight and the plugs often do not have a hand grip on them. Your fingers can get real close to the blades trying to get out a stuck in 30 amp RV plug. Shutting down the power eliminates any shock hazard. Here is one of them.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Outlet-...4&s=hi&sr=1-11

Do not know if you need it or not, but will mention it. By your note and setting for your camper, it can be handy to also have an extra 20 amp 120 volt receptacle to run other items in addition to the camper. This type of box does the 30 and a 20 amp.
https://www.amazon.com/Connecticut-E...8&s=hi&sr=1-69

Hope this helps

John

PS. Make sure if you have someone wire up that 30 amp receptacle, that is "NOT' a older 220 volt dryer looking receptacle setup. It has to be 120 VAC. This is a common mistake even by some electricians that have never seen a RV receptacle before.

[mainah]

NEMA TT 30R= travel trailer 30 amp receptacle. Most campgrounds have both a 30 amp and a 20 on the pedestal. if I'm plugged in to the 30 and need a standard outlet I just plug into the camper outside outlet. That's a good price on box you found, nice weather tight enclosure.