Well, you sure do look good in that rental RV. Or maybe you’re one of the fortunate few that can outright afford such luxuries. While RV-ing has become a recreational activity that almost anyone can afford, some of the accessories have some high requirements of their own.
I’m sure you have your portable satellite TV, your microwave oven, propane stove and fridge, but have you thought about where you are going and what is required to actually use those devices? Also, RVs aren’t exactly energy efficient when it comes to heating and cooling. In fact, they have very little insulation at all. But that’s ok, right? You have some base board heaters, or a furnace, or even an Air Conditioner if things get too hot. But what do those electrical devices require and where do you find RV Parks that have the right hookups?
My friend in the Yukon was overhauling his RV Park one day, buying all kinds of high end breakers and electrical cable. I asked him, “What do you need all this for?” He said most of the new RVs traveling up to Alaska had some impressive Air Condition units but they required 35 Amp breakers or better. Some even required 50 Amp breakers!
Most RV-ers don’t plan their route ahead of them. They drive until they’re tired or out of gas then find an RV Park off the interstate or highway and settle in for the night. But if the RV Park you’re going to doesn’t have right rigging to power your rig, then it’s going to be a very warm night for you! Even if you’re going to Alaska. So plan ahead, look up your route on the Internet and make some phone calls in advance. It might mean the difference between a restless sleep and restful trip.