A real RV outlet beats a dryer adapter every time.
A lot of folks try to power an RV off a dryer outlet with an adapter, or run a long extension cord from the garage. Both are a good way to trip breakers, cook a cheap adapter, or start a fire — and neither gives you the full power your rig is rated for. The right answer is a dedicated RV outlet on its own circuit, sized for your camper and wired to code.
I install the outlet where you actually park, on a weatherproof box with the correct breaker and GFCI protection, and I check that your panel can carry the load before I start. Then you back in, plug the shore cord straight in, and everything runs the way it should.
The right RV plug for your rig.
Not sure which you need? Tell me your RV or send a photo of the plug on its shore-power cord and I will match it.
50-Amp RV Outlet (NEMA 14-50)
30-Amp RV Outlet (TT-30)
Dedicated Circuit & Panel Check
Weatherproof Outdoor Box
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The questions I get most.
30-amp or 50-amp — which do I need?
Smaller campers and travel trailers use a 30-amp TT-30 (120V). Larger fifth-wheels and motorhomes, especially with two A/C units, use a 50-amp NEMA 14-50 (240V). Tell me your RV or read the plug on its shore cord and I will install the match.
What does an RV plug installation cost?
It depends on amperage and how far the outlet is from your panel — a 50-amp run costs more in wire and breaker than a short 30-amp one. I give a fixed price after a quick look. What I quote is what you pay.
Can my panel handle a 50-amp RV outlet?
Usually, but it's a big load so I check first. If your service is close to full or you have an older 100-amp or fuse panel, I'll tell you straight whether it can take it or whether a panel upgrade makes sense.
Will it be weatherproof outside?
Yes. RV outlets live outside, so I install them in an in-use weatherproof box with the correct GFCI protection — built for mountain weather and to pass inspection.
Can you install an EV charger too?
Yes — a 50-amp RV outlet and a Level 2 EV charger use nearly the same wiring, so it's a smart time to do both. Just ask when I come out.
Ready to plug in your RV at home?
Free written quote. Licensed and insured. Same crew on the quote and the install.