WA state campsites w/ electricity (NEMA 14-50?)

[RVD98072]

I'm starting to make my reservations for camping next summer at the WA state parks (birch bay, flagler, moran, etc.). This is the first summer that I'll have my Tesla.

I know that some spots have electricity for RVs, etc. but the websites don't say what type of outlet it is. Is there a standard? i.e., are they usually 14-50? Or should I prepare with some adapters? I'll try to go camping near superchargers but it'd be nice to charge for a few days while we're out there so we have a full charge when leaving to come home.

I've been to some spots in the past where it was just 120v outlets but when it says that there's 50amp outlet, etc. I'm assuming that's 240v?

 

[JackA]

For sure; these will be NEMA 14-50 outlets which may supply up to 40A at 240 Volts. Actual current depends on several factors. You should have this adapter in your travel charger kit. If you travel in north central Washington there are lots of 80A Clipper Creek chargers thanks to Plug-In North Central Washington.

 

[RVD98072]

I'll just have my factory mobile charger with me so NEMA 14-50 is not a problem. Actual current isn't that much of a concern since I'm usually camping for 2-3 nights so even if it's slow, it will be fully charged.

 

[PLUS EV]

Even a regular 110V outlet is fine if you are camping for 2-3 nights.

 

[ReddyLeaf]

Search the parks site for "electric". For example, the following park has both 50 amp (which means 240V 14-50 plug that is supposed to provide 40 amp continuous, but probably doesn't) and 30 amp (which mean 120V TT-30 plug) : Port of Kingston | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Also, although I'm not an expert, I believe that "full hook ups" also mean some form of electric.
Here's another site, not familiar with it, but it shows a lightning bolt icon for parks with electric:
National Park Campgrounds and Camping - ReserveAmerica

 

[marksvend]

I researched several Washington State parks, and most of them seem to have 30amp (TT-30) plugs. To use these you'll need an adapter. I ordered a Tesla-specific TT-30 to 14-50 adapter from Home Depot's website, which was actually sold by acconnectors.com. You just have to remember to set the car to only draw 24 amps or less or you will pop the breaker. It should charge at around 8 or 9 miles per hour on a Model S.

I just got my car, too, so I haven't tried plugging it into a campsite yet. Note that there's a similar TT-30 to 14-50 adapter made for RVs, but it's not wired correctly so won't work for car charging.

 

[Kuhz]

Are you positive the standard RV 50AMP to 30AMP adapter won’t work?

 

[marksvend]

Are you positive the standard RV 50AMP to 30AMP adapter won’t work?

Yes, there are many threads on this topic.

RV TT-30 to EV 14-50 Adapter
TT30 Adapter at EVSEadapters & Home Depot
NEMA TT-30

 

[gavine]

The RVparky app might help.

 

[ecarfan]

I know that some spots have electricity for RVs, etc. but the websites don't say what type of outlet it is. Is there a standard?

You should get a TT-30 adaptor. See the link in the post above by @marksvend. Or here is a
NEMA 14-50R to TT-30P Adapter for EV Charging. See NEMA 14-50R to TT-30P Adapter for EV Charging at Campgrounds

They make three versions: with a 2 ft length cord, with no cord, or an “ultra-compact design” with no cord. Pretty nice.

 

[RVD98072]

wow, $55?

can you just buy this one for $12?

https://www.amazon.com/Dogbone-Adap...F8&qid=1509465606&sr=8-1&keywords=14-50+tt-30

 

[marksvend]

can you just buy this one for $12?
https://www.amazon.com/Dogbone-Adap...F8&qid=1509465606&sr=8-1&keywords=14-50+tt-30

No, that one won't work. It's wired for RV use. The version of the adapter wired for EV use is not interchangeable with the RV one.

 

[RVD98072]

aw, ok. expensive one it will have to be.

 

[kort677]

The RVparky app might help.

RV Parks Near Washington, United States

 

[gavine]

RV Parks Near Washington, United States

Notice on the left of that screen, there's a filter for 50 AMP.

 

[geoc]

wow, $55?

HomeDepot is only 34.99 (?)

 

[Pricee2]

Also you can check out acconnectors.com

 

[Rocky_H]

Besides RVParky, the site Allstays.com has maps of campground sites. I would think it probably has the same listings, but not sure. You can also filter by "50 amp". And yes, as far as outlet types, in the camping world, they just use the terminology of "30 amp" or "50 amp", and that does always mean TT-30 or 14-50 outlets.

 

[N8DGR8]

We have camped several times with our Tesla using both the TT30 and 14-50. Campground outlets are pretty sketchy and abused. The TT30 plugs tend to fall out of the socket, arch, and melt your plug. Even the 14-50 outlets trip if you charge faster than 32 amps. I have not gone back to the TT30 outlets since.

 

[Kuhz]

HomeDepot is only 34.99 (?)

Want to buy this just in case I need it, but want double check if this will work safely on a Tesla. Thanks