I had the new owner of the mobile home park I live in offer me work to install a few RV outlets for a few of the lots where I live but not sure what to charge for labor to install an outlet on an existing service so they can rent the lot to an RV owner. I’m a licensed unlimited Journeyman but haven’t a clue what to charge above the cost of materials. I figure I would dig a hole for a 4x4 post to mount an RV 50 amp box and run a short piece of Carflex to the panel and install a 50 amp breaker for it. Just not sure if 300 would be too much for labor or not enough? Any feedback or suggestions?
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 The meter pedestals we have here have an opening for two double throw 240 volt breakers and a single throw 120 volt. All I’m looking at on labor is digging a hole for a 4x4 post to mount the box on next to the disconnect so I can install a 50 amp and a 30 amp and a 20 amp for a GFCI receptacle. I plan to use a two foot or shorter piece of 1” flex to run my wires to supply power to it. I don’t plan to install a RV meter pedestal, just a box for the receptacles
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 I reside in Texas as well Katy to be exact.Im thinking on purchasing some land and trying to figure out the best route to go to aquire electricity.This seems the way to go.Thanks for the response.
@@MaryDawson-gt6cr no problem we have a house in Katy too…. Are you building an rv park or just power for a house…. Process is same you will need a meter pole and base to run power from. Electric company may require something specific depends on what your doing..
How do you feel about EVs plugging into the 50-amp receptacle? Do you feel that there is any problem with an EV pulling 220V 32 Amps continuously overnight?
Nope. As long as it don’t pull more than 50 amps…. Each tenant pays there own electric bill, they can charge if they want. But the meter will only allow 50 amps
What if you have a metered rv service socket? Do you do a neutral ground bond if it is also the main meter socket? Do you also ground with rod if rv socket is the main power service?
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 there isn’t a single main breaker, it has 5 slots. 2 pole/50, 1/30, 1/20, and single empty. My thoughts are to run a solid ground from ground bus to neutral bus, and then do 2 ground rods with #6 solid to meet NEC. Thoughts?
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 im not here to beat ya up. you can make your vids however you want. but literally the only step you didnt fast forward through was opening the box. Everything else was fast forward. That part....the opening the box part....i pretty much have that mastered.
None Ya Texas on the back 20. What is the 2nd black wire that you attached to the terminal mounted in the middle of the pedestal? Did you install a grounding rod? I am installing the same unit using 4/0,4/0,2/0 wire. I was wondering where to hook the grounding rod wire too as well. Dean
Dean, there are 2 hots, a ground and a common. The ground rod goes at your panel distribution box. Its extra cost to run it that way, but it is the correct way
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 My installation is calling just 3 wire as noted and a grounding rod. I am running from a transformer installed by my power company to my RV pedestal. So you are going straight from a distribution box and requires a second hot wire? I emailed jamestown and they said I can use that lug for my grounding rod ground.
@@deano37 yes you can. I have a distribution panel for several spots and that is where my ground rod is. If you only have one you can put your rod there..that is correct.
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Excellent. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Would you happen to know if I need to install 2 grounding rods 6ft a part for 100 amp service to RV pedestal? I am running 200 amp wire, but only in case I ever decide to build I will be covered.
Thanks Double W, #4 will take 50 amps about 200 ft. If shorter can do #6. Depends on if a 30 amp or 50 amp #4 for a few bucks is best! Thanks for watching
@@doublew030 well again it will depend on 50 or 30 amps Each hot will need to be #4 or #6. Neutral as well if 50 amp. Ground can be size smaller. So #6 or #8 No worries brother that’s why I made vidya 😂👍
Certification?? haaaaahahahahahaha um No......lol No I never took an electrical course. My dad was electrician for about 40 years I learned a lot. I used to be service engineer for large Equipment supplier. There's not much I haven't worked on. Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/Construction/Industrial stuff....thanks for watching..... Hint: usually with electrical as soon as you hit the switch, you find out if you were right or wrong..... lol
@@HappyPlaceCamping I hate electrical.... can't see it. and it will bite you.... I just was not gonna pay a guy $14,000 to run pipe and wire.... That is my problem. I can do all this stuff and refuse to pay outrageous prices to have it done. So it takes me forever lol.... I'm so glad I bit the bullet and had the septic company install the septic system....Its getting close to ready now....just widening the entrance where RV's can actually get in.....Hopefully we can advertise soon. Ready for some payback lol...
How much does something like this cost???
That pedestal was about $400
How deep did you have to run your electrical wiring?
36”.
I had the new owner of the mobile home park I live in offer me work to install a few RV outlets for a few of the lots where I live but not sure what to charge for labor to install an outlet on an existing service so they can rent the lot to an RV owner.
I’m a licensed unlimited Journeyman but haven’t a clue what to charge above the cost of materials.
I figure I would dig a hole for a 4x4 post to mount an RV 50 amp box and run a short piece of Carflex to the panel and install a 50 amp breaker for it. Just not sure if 300 would be too much for labor or not enough?
Any feedback or suggestions?
Electrician here gets $1000
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 is that for adding new service or adding a RV hook up to an existing service?
Thanks for the information
@@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 adding to existing
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 The meter pedestals we have here have an opening for two double throw 240 volt breakers and a single throw 120 volt.
All I’m looking at on labor is digging a hole for a 4x4 post to mount the box on next to the disconnect so I can install a 50 amp and a 30 amp and a 20 amp for a GFCI receptacle. I plan to use a two foot or shorter piece of 1” flex to run my wires to supply power to it.
I don’t plan to install a RV meter pedestal, just a box for the receptacles
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 thanks man! Appreciate the info!
Did you have to pull a permit to install?
No permits required… outside of city limits. Thanks for stopping by
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 I reside in Texas as well Katy to be exact.Im thinking on purchasing some land and trying to figure out the best route to go to aquire electricity.This seems the way to go.Thanks for the response.
@@MaryDawson-gt6cr no problem we have a house in Katy too…. Are you building an rv park or just power for a house…. Process is same you will need a meter pole and base to run power from. Electric company may require something specific depends on what your doing..
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 No rv park just power for a tiny home or double wide maybe.Trying to figure out the least expensive route to take.
@@MaryDawson-gt6cr ahhh ok. Yes you will need meter pole for either…then from that you can go to house
How do you feel about EVs plugging into the 50-amp receptacle? Do you feel that there is any problem with an EV pulling 220V 32 Amps continuously overnight?
Nope. As long as it don’t pull more than 50 amps…. Each tenant pays there own electric bill, they can charge if they want. But the meter will only allow 50 amps
Good evening. I love watching your channel
great thanks for watching
Thanks for the video and link to supplier! About to do the same here in VT...
Good luck we stay full!
What if you have a metered rv service socket? Do you do a neutral ground bond if it is also the main meter socket? Do you also ground with rod if rv socket is the main power service?
1st yes you can 2nd yes I would
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 there isn’t a single main breaker, it has 5 slots. 2 pole/50, 1/30, 1/20, and single empty. My thoughts are to run a solid ground from ground bus to neutral bus, and then do 2 ground rods with #6 solid to meet NEC. Thoughts?
@@729Farms 50 will require neutral. I don’t have NEC but should be fine
@@729Farms I would install main 50 amp breaker. Otherwise you could get full 150-200 amp surge
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20
where do you get the meter from?
Jonestown electrical supply!
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Do you have a website for them? I can't find them. I am based off Houston.
@@AyattLLC sorry stupid spellcheck Look up JamesTown advanced Products
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Thanks! I found the RV pedestal. Do they sell the meter that attach to them or does the electric company provide those.
@@AyattLLCthey have meters as well
hi Jake, how deep you need to bury the pedestal?
Mine are 2 foot. Some pedestals may vary. Or post with box
can the 50 and 30 amp plugs be used at the same time?
no each pedestal is only rated to 50 amp.. its one or the other...
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 How much does it cost for the electric company to come out and hook electric up to it
@@Randomvids1981 I hooked it all up myself from main pole…the initial cost from electric company was $300 meter service…. I run 5 rv’s off 1 pole
The box opening sequence was particularly helpful. Then he sped up the actual install including the wiring.
Absolutely useless!!!
The video wasn’t about the wiring. It says pedestal install…. There are other videos on wiring….thanks for stopping by
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 im not here to beat ya up. you can make your vids however you want. but literally the only step you didnt fast forward through was opening the box. Everything else was fast forward. That part....the opening the box part....i pretty much have that mastered.
Why did you install a meter base and not have the electric company pull a wire and install a meter?
I have 14 individual metered spots. Each pay own electric.
How do you calculate that do you just check the meter usage and then fill them or do they get billed by the electric company?
You loop the pedestals or run dedicated circuits to each?
Dedicated 50 amps to each one. Thanks for stopping by
Mb Heritage Farms sent us over, we're already addicted to your channel, New sub! Congrats on the 1000
Thank you for watching
Where did you buy your eclectically box at?
Jamestown Supply
Do you have a rv park? Im new here on your channel. wanting to find a home for my rv.
Yes James we own an RV park, my email is on my about page
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Ok,thanks. I'll check it out.
@@Mr.wilson949 permafr1ed@aol.com
Would 400 amps supply power for about 14 rvs without any problems or need more amps?
None Ya Texas on the back 20. What is the 2nd black wire that you attached to the terminal mounted in the middle of the pedestal? Did you install a grounding rod? I am installing the same unit using 4/0,4/0,2/0 wire. I was wondering where to hook the grounding rod wire too as well.
Dean
Dean, there are 2 hots, a ground and a common. The ground rod goes at your panel distribution box. Its extra cost to run it that way, but it is the correct way
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 My installation is calling just 3 wire as noted and a grounding rod. I am running from a transformer installed by my power company to my RV pedestal. So you are going straight from a distribution box and requires a second hot wire? I emailed jamestown and they said I can use that lug for my grounding rod ground.
@@deano37 yes you can. I have a distribution panel for several spots and that is where my ground rod is. If you only have one you can put your rod there..that is correct.
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Excellent. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Would you happen to know if I need to install 2 grounding rods 6ft a part for 100 amp service to RV pedestal? I am running 200 amp wire, but only in case I ever decide to build I will be covered.
@@deano37 you should not need to in my opinion
Nice video. I can almost see the money about to roll in.
I see it roll out 😂🤣
what amp service is that pedestal ? and do you have link to buying that pedestal ?
50 amps.
www.jamestownadvanced.com/t/category/rv-power-outlets/direct-burial?gclid=CjwKCAjwhaaKBhBcEiwA8acsHPnPXSyhXhaoyfK33ORQrCn-JLJ2okVqvGLPLnG2ATJC8thYJFK1DxoC4L8QAvD_BwE
? your commen wire (white), should it of been in your middle post.
Well not sure I would have to go back and look. Not sure what color my common was…. It works😂. Thanks for stopping by!
Sir, what wires did you use? I’m going 125 ft and 75 ft. By the way, that video helped so many people. You are a godsend. Got a new subscriber.👍
Thanks Double W, #4 will take 50 amps about 200 ft. If shorter can do #6. Depends on if a 30 amp or 50 amp
#4 for a few bucks is best! Thanks for watching
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Is that the 4 AWG with a ground? Thank you for the reply bud
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 Sorry for my ignorance. I just want to learn
@@doublew030 well again it will depend on 50 or 30 amps Each hot will need to be #4 or #6. Neutral as well if 50 amp. Ground can be size smaller. So #6 or #8 No worries brother that’s why I made vidya 😂👍
@@doublew030 I always use copper. And yes AWG
where is your RV park? open for business yet?
yes it is Canton Texas
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 building one in Princeton. Are you interested in some consulting work?
@@xinli8046 I help you however I can
We need update on rv park progress...
Ugggghhhh
Dont lack much now.
just paying customers lol
I would like more information about this but not sure how to talk privately sir.
His email is on his About page.
Wendy High thank you!!
@@bonnies1287 permafr1ed@aol.com
Cool
i wish it had been on that day...LOL thanks for watching
Do you have to have any special certification to do all that wiring? Just curious. That's awesome!
Certification?? haaaaahahahahahaha um No......lol
No I never took an electrical course.
My dad was electrician for about 40 years I learned a lot. I used to be service engineer for large Equipment supplier. There's not much I haven't worked on. Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/Construction/Industrial stuff....thanks for watching..... Hint: usually with electrical as soon as you hit the switch, you find out if you were right or wrong..... lol
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 LOL that's definitely true
@@HappyPlaceCamping I hate electrical.... can't see it. and it will bite you.... I just was not gonna pay a guy $14,000 to run pipe and wire.... That is my problem. I can do all this stuff and refuse to pay outrageous prices to have it done. So it takes me forever lol.... I'm so glad I bit the bullet and had the septic company install the septic system....Its getting close to ready now....just widening the entrance where RV's can actually get in.....Hopefully we can advertise soon. Ready for some payback lol...
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 how many site did you do and rough time that it took you doing most of it your self?
@@lucasdixon1795 I did 5 to start about 2 weeks. I’m adding 10 more now. Yes all myself
What size wire are you running from the panel to each site.
#4 copper. About 150 ft. 50 amps
@@NoneyaTexasontheback20 So did you use a 50 amp breaker for the line?
@@swiftdisposalservicesllc3326 yes 50 amp supply and 50 amp at post. I know I loose a little but shorts runs it’s been ok so far through summer