Wiring – What size sub panel do I need

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I need to install a 30 amp 120v RV outlet 140 feet from main box. I thought I would use a sub panel to allow for a few lights and two 110 outlets. Can I use a double pole 30 amp breaker with number 4 wire? My thoughts were since I was useing a double pole breaker I could use one hot to feed the rv plug and the other the rest. Thanks DC

Best Answer

To answer your question, the smallest sub panel you can find. You would need to use conduit and correct fittings for running wire. However, I wouldn't buy a sub panel for just one double poll breaker. Instead, since this is a sub panel we're talking about here, I would set up a two or three breaker sub panel. 1 or 2 for the lights and other outlets, and 1 for the RV outlet. For the RV outlet, if it is a 120V outlet, which I think it is, they make up to 50 amp single poll Square-D breakers. Although, you would need a 40 or 30 amp single poll. For the other breaker(s), I would use a 20 amp. Just a suggestion...