#Add a 30 amp rv station install#

#Add a 30 amp rv station install#

Setting the Post: If you used concrete for your pad, use the leftover concrete to firmly install the posts.

You could even use the post for a clothesline or something else. On the last 6×6 post I set, I mounted this solar powered motion light.

What height for an RV hookup post? Instead of just the standard 4′, you might consider 8′ or even 10′.

The extra cost is almost nothing compared to the whole project.

What is the best post size for hookups? While a 4×4 post will work, I prefer a 6×6.

Once you’ve installed the pad (and the concrete is dry), begin putting in the wooden posts to hold the water and power hookups.ĭon’t forget to make sure your posts are on the right side of the RV! One post should be able to hold both hookups. Install Posts for the Water and Power Hookups You’ll want this done right the first time. Remember: the RV pad is basically the foundation for your unit. It would also be worth getting an expert opinion about pad thickness and placement. You might need a permit from your city or municipality. Once the site is measured, dug, and the filter cloth is installed, you can pour the gravel or concrete. Lay down a filter cloth over the area to keep the dirt from eroding under the gravel once you install it. Try to dig about four to six inches into the ground (if your RV is heavier, then dig deeper). Start by digging out the measured space and leveling the ground. Measure space for a pad that is at least four feet wider and four feet longer than your RV. Keep in mind there shouldn’t be any low-hanging branches or power lines over the area. Try to keep it relatively close to your house so that water and power hookups are easy. Don’t forget the gravel base and rebar to reinforce the pad.Ĭhoose the spot where you’ll park your RV. For this job, you’ll likely need a cement truck and a little help. Lay down your filter cloth, have the gravel truck dump directly on the cloth, and spread it by hand. This is actually pretty easy to do yourself. There are numerous pads available, depending on how you plan on using your RV. Pads support the RV on a level surface and keep it from settling into the dirt or grass. Either 4×4 or 6×6.īefore installing any hookup, you need a parking pad. Wooden post to mount water and electric.Gather the right tools and inform yourself ahead of time, and you’ll be set up in no time. Installing RV hookups at home doesn’t need to be a complicated process. Install CPVC Pipe in the Trench and Secure the Water Line.

Install Posts for the Water and Power Hookups.