If you’d like to learn about equipment you’ll need to hookup your RV to a power source, then check out my list below. Note, please refer to your RV dealership and your RV’s manual for required equipment and steps to properly connect your RV to a power source. Note, I have a travel trailer, so I’ll be discussing equipment I use for my travel trailer.
I received a 30 amp power cord from the dealership that sold me my travel trailer. Below are some additional items that I purchased to complete my electricity hookup.
When you’re RVing, it can be a good idea to buy backup equipment just in case something stops working. You’ll want to decide for yourself what you feel is important enough to warrant buying backup equipment.
As I mentioned previously, the focus of this blog is to help first-time RV buyers. One way I do this is by writing reviews about products that I actually use and like, I generally don’t spend any time on products I’ve had a bad experience with. Sometimes I have to buy several brands of a particular product until I find one I like, which is time consuming and expensive, so hopefully I help save you valuable time and money by sharing with you products that work well for me and my family.
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Combo Voltage Monitor & Surge Protector
I purchased a combo voltage monitor and surge protector to help protect my travel trailer’s electrical systems from faulty campground electrical panels. I was not able to find the exact model that I purchased on Amazon (Camco may have updated the product), but the link below is to a product that appears to be similar to mine.
Camco 55301 30 Amp RV Power Defender Voltage Protector/Monitor with Integrated Surge Protection – https://amzn.to/3upC4JO
Adapters
I also purchased the adapters below just in case I need them. The 50 amp to 30 amp adaptor is in case there is only a 50 amp plug at the campsite. I’ve actually used it at a campsite that stated 50/30 amp, but only had a 50 amp outlet.
Camco 50 Amp Male To 30 Amp Female – https://amzn.to/3bxdKgn
If you park your travel trailer at home, you may need an adapter for your 110 volt household outlet. I’ve used mine a couple of times when I park my trailer at my house the day before for loading and unloading.
RV Camper Cord Adapter 15A Male to 30A Female – https://amzn.to/3aKSg0j
If you want to do dry camping, then you may want to consider buying a generator. I purchased a generator because we like go to dry camping, to check out what I purchased and my review, click here.
I hope you learned something new from my article equipment you’ll need to hookup your RV to a power source. Happy camping!