Electrical Hookup at Truck Stops

[Cover Dog]

Don’t know where are you going to be traveling, but several of the rest areas on the Ohio Turnpike have electric hook-ups and dump stations for RVs.

[ciditad]

Originally Posted by Kroni

Do you use one of those quiet generators?

I have an 8000 watt Generac that I could probably load into the bed if my truck but it’s LOUD. Are those allowed at truck stops?

Probably not as loud as a huge diesel engine idling.

[pmsherman]

I've seen at least two just off highway service (gas/diesel) facilities that have a row of parking spots that have power boxes. Power is purchased by the hour and, as I recollect, it was around $20-$25 for power for an overnight stay. I also didn't make a note of where these facilities are. The power boxes were located in a row of parking spots that was off to the side of the truck parking area behind the station.

It's possible that the government's plan to establish EV recharging stations will make it possible for additional service stations to install power outlets for RVs or we'll start seeing EV to RV adapter cables.


Phil

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Kroni

Dang…

I wasn’t looking for free electricity but was hoping there would be a pay what you use hook up to run the ac.

I’ve noticed you can make reservations for an RV spot at these truck stops and was told they are about $18 a night. I would gladly pay that for a 30a hook up instead of $50 or so at a campground…

Thanks for the replies

State campgrounds should not cost you $50 !!!

[Homebrew]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

State campgrounds should not cost you $50 !!!

Well it could, most state campgrounds on the East coast cost $30-$40 per night and then add fees which can bring it to over $50.
You can reduce the cost by staying longer in most cases.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Homebrew

Well it could, most state campgrounds on the East coast cost $30-$40 per night and then add fees which can bring it to over $50.
You can reduce the cost by staying longer in most cases.

Could be I guess, I was thinking Michigan !!!

[boatman22]

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