The Aylors Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 We just purchased a 2015 Forest River Sunseeker Class C motorhome . We would like to hook up the electric at our home. We are not sure whether we need 30 amps or 50 amps. Where would we find this information and can you help? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Depends on what the plug on your RV looks like. The yellow plug is 30 amp and the black is 50 amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 It probably has a 3 pin plug similar to the yellow one posted by Gary. If all that you want to do is to use the lights and perhaps operate the refrigerator, There are adapters that you can use to connect either cord to a typical household outlet but you will not then be able to use the air conditioner or the microwave. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Your sales brochure says it has 30A service. Unless you might consider trading for a 50A RV, there is no need to install 50A service. Even if you did have a 50A RV, only 30A service is needed unless you plan to live in the RV while at home. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenp Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Agree with above comments but must add DO NOT plug that 30 amp plug into or try to connect to a dryer outlet - dryers are 240 volt and your RV is only 120 volt. The plugs look very much the same. Quote USN Retired 2002 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Chalkie said: Depends on what the plug on your RV looks like. The yellow plug is 30 amp and the black is 50 amp. Like Chalkie posted see if your RV Power Cord has 3 pins (30 Amp, like many Class C) or 4 pins (50 Amp) ?? There are all sorts of dogbone style adapters out there that can be used given proper limitations.......I doubt your home has EITHER a 120 Volt 30 Amp NEMA TT-30R RV Receptacle OR a 120/240 Volt 50 Amp like an RV park, just be aware if you use an adapter you will most likely be plugged into a standard household receptacle that's ONLY rated for 15 or 20 Amps and drawing more will trip a circuit breaker. ALSO if up to code external household receptacles will be GFCI protected and some RV's are prone to trip a GFCI receptacle... John T Edited December 9, 2023 by oldjohnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) Use this guide for installing a 30Amp 120VAC service receptacle. https://www.myrv.us/electric/ Thanks for reminding me neighbor John. Edited December 9, 2023 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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