Is GD Design 2600RB 30 amp 120v or 30 amp 240v?

[Woody]

New owner here, and setting up the RV as a destination trailer. The electrician is laying the lines and setting up the electrical pole for a GD Design 2600RB and asks what is the system setup so he can know what type of wires to lay. I have looked at the manual, and it gives only general information and implies the system is 120 volts. I called the dealership, and they stated the system is a 30 amp 240v. I checked with another electrician for an RV park, and he told me that might be incorrect. So where can I find a definite answer on the electrical system specs? Is it 120v or 240v?
Thank you if you know the answer! Woody

[TedS]

It is 30 amp, 120 volt. NOT a dryer or welder wiring.

[Woody]

Thank you, Ted!
I appreciate that and saw that picture from an article by Michael Sokol (This has convinced me to buy his book). You can never ever be too careful when it comes to electrical.

But even though I saw that I still wanted some assurances because I thought the RV dealership would "know." Since you are a Senior Contributor, I will trust your words. I will call the RV dealership where I purchased the RV and give them a heads-up.

I REALLY appreciate that you have saved me a massive headache.

Woody

[Country Campers]

The Imagine 2600RB is a 30 amp unit. Make sure your electrician follows the advise from above. If you think that some day you may upgrade to a 50 amp RV you might want to make those provisions now.

Brian

[Woody]

Great idea! I will tell the electrician to put in the connection for that at the box. It is probably not much more in cost.
Woody

[Country Campers]

Great idea! I will tell the electrician to put in the connection for that at the box. It is probably not much more in cost.
Woody

Here is an example Temporary Power Outlet Panel, Briidea RV Panel Outlet with a 20, 30, 50 Amp Receptacle Installed, Prewired, Weatherproof (amazon.com). If going this route it may change the wire size that you will need coming to this box.

Brian

[Woody]

Whew! I like that! That's a beauty. And I haven't bought the panel yet, so thanks for saving me the research time.
Woody

[Jlawles2]

MOST not all 50A RV's are twin 120V circuits. If you look in the breaker panel, the only double pole joined breaker is the main, all others are single pole. RV circuits should be wired for the neutral to carry the full load of one leg as the unit runs all of it's appliances on 120VAC. So technically the camper is running a 50A twin leg 120VAC circuit since none of the appliances use 240VAC for power.

I believe it was one of our members that noticed he could measure the amperage on the neutral while in one campground but not another. This we believe was due to the pedestal being wired with both legs of the plug being on the same phase.

[Woody]

Thank you for teaching me more about the RV electrical system! I see I have so MUCH to learn.
Woody

[howson]

Thank you for teaching me more about the RV electrical system! I see I have so MUCH to learn.
Woody

Mike Sokol's book is well worth the few dollars he asks for it. He also has extensive documentation on his website here: https://rvelectricity.com/ as well as quite a few YouTube videos which you can easily find with a search on that site.

Howard

[Jkwilson]

MOST not all 50A RV's are twin 120V circuits. If you look in the breaker panel, the only double pole joined breaker is the main, all others are single pole. RV circuits should be wired for the neutral to carry the full load of one leg as the unit runs all of it's appliances on 120VAC. So technically the camper is running a 50A twin leg 120VAC circuit since none of the appliances use 240VAC for power.

I believe it was one of our members that noticed he could measure the amperage on the neutral while in one campground but not another. This we believe was due to the pedestal being wired with both legs of the plug being on the same phase.

Neutral current on a normally wired 50A circuit is the difference in the line currents. It will only be zero when both lines have exactly the same current on them which is a pretty uncommon situation other than the zero case.

[Woody]

Howard, I Appreciate your taking the time to share the link!

Woody

[Woody]

John and Kathy,
Thank you, I understand enough of what you are saying to know that I don't know enough. So, I will share this info with the electrician who installs the system for me.
Woody

[acoleman43]

If it were me, I would have them wire for 2 leg 50 amp. This will give you flexibility as you can still plug in 30 amp single leg (with a cheap adapter) and, if you get a 50 amp rv in the future, you're all set.

[Jlawles2]

I pulled 2 leg 50A wiring into my camper box for the first TT, but chose to leave one of the hot legs not connected and only used a single pole breaker in the box leaving the other leg unconnected on both ends. The when I upgraded to a 50A trailer, it was a simple breaker and plug change.

I chose to do this to keep from needing adapters at the house. Plugs and breakers are cheap in my opinion vs having to add connection points in the power feed.