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Old 10-25-2017, 04:54 PM   #1
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50 AMP power Supply

I found that most campgrounds have all hookups in same general area. I moved my 50 amp power supply from the rear of the camper to right above my water connections, now my water , sewer and waste drains are all handy.. I have a Rockwood 5th wheel 8285ikws.
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Old 10-25-2017, 07:42 PM   #2
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IMO: That's a good move. The fact that you certainly must have had the skills and tools is a plus for sure. I had done the same on my previous TT and one reason I decided to buy my current TT is that those three items plus the satellite connection are all in close proximity.
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I always wondered why they put electric at the back of the 5r's!!! Would LOVE to move mine
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Old 11-21-2017, 01:14 PM   #4
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I always wondered why they put electric at the back of the 5r's!!! Would LOVE to move mine
The NEC specifies exactly where a detachable power inlet for shore power cord (or non-detachable cord entry) is to be located on an RV and where a pedestal is to be located on an RV site, both at the left/rear. NFPA 1192 also specifies where a pedestal is to be located on a site.

Problem I've found is that there aren't many newer CGs out there and many older ones pre-date the code requirements for pedestal locations. Pedestals can sometimes be towards the front of a site and sometimes there is one pedestal sharing two sites or even four sites. It's a good idea to have a shore power cord extension cord - we use ours a few times a year. A few times I found ourselves 2 or 3 feet short to the pedestal and couldn't move closer to it. Annoying!
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