Note the comments already on that article with references to over current protection and bonding the ground. As for the "marine" grade cable standard non-metallic (NM), sheath is acceptable. Almost all RVs use the standard stuff. The main difference usually with the marine grade is the tinned conductors. The "B" indicates the temperature limit. NM-B is for 90C which became required as housed were better insulated and 60C was failing. Romex is a brand name. The over current protect is required since at some point you will tie into the campground that has only a 30 or 50 amp receptacle and you will use an adapter. The OC device needs to be within a few feet of the cord entering the vehicle. Think like the service connection in your house. If that main has to more than 5 feet away then there will be a main breaker outside. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 12:37 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Adding power to your VANAGON Not my article but it looks like a good one!
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