Circleearth3
Mayberry
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Planning on putting in an RV pad near the house, What are some sources for a campground style electrical box and freezeproof faucet connections ?
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PapPappy
Wilmington, NC
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Lowe's and Home Depot should have much of what you want. Just bring in the end connector from your power cord, or a piece of paper with the design on it, and I'm sure the people there can help you.
Just make sure that you have the large breaker (50A) to cover the loads on your RV. If you don't plan to use both A/C units, and only want to have basics when it's parked at your place, you can probably go for 30A service, and save some of the load on your home's service.
As far as water is concerned....you don't mention where you live (other than Mayberry??), So, Gomer :-O ....I'm guessing that you are a bit concerned about freezing weather, so you will probably want a "hydrant" for your water. This will allow you to hook up to the water when it's warm enough, and not worry about having to drain the line when it's too cold. Again, you can get these from Lowes and Home Depot.....but you'll have to dig below the frost line in your area, and then run your water line. Directions should come with the hydrant...it's easy to install. Of course, a garden hose works pretty well too!
If you really want a "campground" style system, next time you see what you like, ask the owners of the campground where they got theirs?? I'm sure they would be happy to tell, if they know.
Good Luck.
DH Bill / DW Claudia / DD Jenn / DS Chris
The Paps! Sophie, Abby, Brandy, Kahlie and Annie 
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C5man
Maggie Valley, NC
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It's handy to locate your site near your home's sewer cleanout "Y" which you can use as an RV dump.
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NORM WADDELL
PENSACOLA FL 32514
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Be aware of this
If you install a 30 Amp supply
it will be 120 volt, a hot wire,
a neutral, and a ground
If you install a '50 Amp' supply,
it will be TWO hots 240 volts apart,
a neutral full sized 120 volts from
each hot, and a ground.
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tncruiser
collierville,tn
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I know Home Depot sells a 30 amp RV breaker box with the receptical.
Keith & Patty / TN.
2004 27rl Crossroads Cruiser
2006 Ford F-250 Lariat
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smkettner
Southern California
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http://www.rvpoweroutlet.com/
http://www.myrv.us/electric/
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LIJohnnyH
Long Island
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Be carful asking someone from Home Depot or Lowes a question about this. They can easily lead you down the wrong path due to their lack of RV electric knowledge.
Buy online and if you have the experience install it yourself or hire an electrician. I recently competed my home campsite complete with 9'W X 7'D X 7" thick concrete slab for the tires, gravel the rest of the way around and a sewer hookup. My electric is 30 amp from my previous RV and have not got around to switching it over to 50 amp service yet. Lots of work but well worth it in my opinion.
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wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
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You might get lucky with Lowes, Home Depot or your local hardware
I got mine at my RV store
And I've sene them at "Neighborhood Electricial Supply" (Which for me is a store called Brightmore Electric, happened to be across the street from what used to by my #1 favorite breakfast place, alas the eatery closed)
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
John is Near Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
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tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
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lowes has the plug ins and the plugs i got one there befor and guy across the street just got one to hook up his rv.
1985 Class A Holiday Rambler Imperial 33 +1979 Class C Holiday Rambler Statesman 1000 = 24 ft
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narcodog
Georgia
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Hd has the electrical box for about $25.00. I have not seen a frost proof hydrate at the HD but our local plumbing supply has them. I also priced the ele. box at an R/V supply and it was $45.00.
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