Loooong way to electric.

[Bob (WA0MQE)]

You may need to have a transformer installed, if indeed you find you're at 450 feet distance. That's quite a run. Sometimes if you check with a electrical shop they may have some used transformers that might do the trick. However, most of these types of transformers are for much higher voltage. At least 220 or 440 and then they step back down to 220 or 115.

[Ray,IN]

voltage drop calculator RV electric service Those links are handy to have bookmarked.

[MonacoMama]

Hmmmm....where have I been the last few days (oh yeah ..camping ) I read the first post and was going to welcome BobShelton to IRV2 and also to congratulate him on his new 5er...but then things got right to the "meat" of his post! Dang... "drop voltage charts"... run charts.. permanent wiring underground....and RonNBama didn't even use his Sawzall! )

Hmmm.. welcome anyways...Bob! I am sure you wil find that most everyone here (ME in this instance) will be able to provide you with whatever info you might need...(I am a good welcoming committee - but forget electrician! )

[Bob Shelton]

Great links thankyou. Much to think about. Love the RV by the way. Hoping to get the fifth wheel hitch delivered so we can get out this weekend on a shakedown run.

[RichR]

Wait until you price the wire-its way on the high side nowdays.You may want to move closer to existing power.
Rich

[Bob Shelton]

Yea I know its expensive. But is is definately cheaper than moving the pond.

[MonacoMama]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Yea I know its expensive. But is is definately cheaper than moving the pond. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> ...oh gotta love a man who knows to keep the DW near the "water feature"!

[george henry]

great info , Now I have to order 175 ft of #6 wire