Report from using 7.2kw ProPower generator at campsite without shore power

[Gros Ventre]

Because it is 240VAC, it is compatible with 4 wire. Look at it closely, I believe you'll see two places for the 2 hot wires to connect plus a neutral. Then in the lower left there is a ground bar, that is your 4th wire. So, you'll need to feed this with a 4 wire cable of at least 30 amp rating (that's 7.2kW across the two hots). That cable can then be led out to a male input box, thence thru an extension cord (4-wire type, they carry them at Homedepot, but check before you go as it is not a high turnover item).

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[Hullguy]

Thanks EricR, hopefully they can make a recommendation.

Yes, that should work for getting power to your trailer and adding circuit breakers

 

[Meterman]

Because it is 240VAC, it is compatible with 4 wire. Look at it closely, I believe you'll see two places for the 2 hot wires to connect plus a neutral. Then in the lower left there is a ground bar, that is your 4th wire. So, you'll need to feed this with a 4 wire cable of at least 30 amp rating (that's 7.2kW across the two hots). That cable can then be led out to a male input box, thence thru an extension cord (4-wire type, they carry them at Homedepot, but check before you go as it is not a high turnover item).

Yes, that should work for getting power to your trailer and adding circuit breakers

thanks to both of you.

 

[Meterman]

That cable can then be led out to a male input box, thence thru an extension cord (4-wire type, they carry them at Homedepot, but check before you go as it is not a high turnover item).

Instead of the cable you mentioned in the quote above I was planning on buying this:
Journeyman-Pro 2715, NEMA L14-30 Flanged Inlet Generator Plug, 30A 125/250 Volt, Locking Receptacle Socket, Black Industrial Grade, Grounding Welding Use 7500 Watts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KMRNH...olid=2GP9SW4JKP16X&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I would run 10AWG from it to the box, any reason that would not work also.

My need is for when I'm at the race track I can power my trailer and accessories using the 240V outlet from the truck and powering the trailer.

Thanks again for your input.

Jim

 

[Gros Ventre]

Well, depending on where you intend to use it. It is important that you not set yourself up needing a Male-Male extension cord. Since the F-150 PowerBoost output panel has a female plug and it looks like you're setting up the plug in your panel with that female plug... it appears that you'll end up needing that male-male cable. Such a cable is ticket to heaven someday. Better to use a recessed male input plug in the panel you're building. After looking at the item picture closely it does look like a male input plug... So-o good to go. That way the extension cord you'll be using will have one end male and the other female. As I recall 10 ga. wire is sufficient for 240V-30A AC, but check.

 

[Meterman]

Well, depending on where you intend to use it. It is important that you not set yourself up needing a Male-Male extension cord. Since the F-150 PowerBoost output panel has a female plug and it looks like you're setting up the plug in your panel with that female plug... it appears that you'll end up needing that male-male cable. Such a cable is ticket to heaven someday. Better to use a recessed male input plug in the panel you're building. After looking at the item picture closely it does look like a male input plug... So-o good to go. That way the extension cord you'll be using will have one end male and the other female. As I recall 10 ga. wire is sufficient for 240V-30A AC, but check.

thanks, when I was reading that I thought, wait I have a mail for the trailer just like I added to my home, so I'm glad you took a closer look.

thanks for the help.

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