[VAC] Re: Another electrical question

[Matt Worner <wornmatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jerry,

If you are going to fuse it with a 30 amp breaker, you will still need a 30 amp
cable to go from the panel to the trailer, no matter how you do it.  The cable
will be a number 10-2 AWG w/ ground. (AWG = American Wire Gauge)  May also be
called 10-3 if you run rubber cord.  Direct burial cable and a permanent outlet
box will probably be less expensive and last longer than just having a rubber
cord left to the elements on the ground. Good rubber cord in that size will
probably cost close to $2.00/ft, and you don't want cheap stuff or it will
deteriorate in a season.  After the cost of the cord, you will still have to put
an end (cord body) on it which will be an additional expense.  The only place
I've found RV type cord end connectors has been in an RV dealership, most
electrical supply houses don't carry and can't be bothered to find, them.  RV
places ain't as cheap as the thrift shop either.

Your call, do the math and see which works better.  But remember if it's
electrical it is best done properly.  The stuff can bite!

Matt