What are the electrical hookups at RV storage called?
Last updated October 2026
They’re usually called shore power or electrical hookups, and they’re named by amps: 30 amp, 50 amp, or a standard outlet. The post that holds the outlets is called a power pedestal.
Camping World defines shore power as “any power source provided by a campground, RV park, or even an outlet.” At a storage facility, the listing might say “electric hookups,” “power at every space,” or “trickle charge outlets.”
Here are the common types:
| Name | Plug | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Standard outlet (15 or 20 amp) | Household plug | Keeps batteries charged |
| 30 amp (TT-30) | 3 prongs | Up to 3,600 watts |
| 50 amp (14-50) | 4 prongs | Up to 12,000 watts |
The wattage figures come from Airstream. Leviton sells the TT-30 receptacle for recreational vehicles and the 14-50 receptacle used for 50 amp service.
RV parks and storage lots work differently. EC&M, an electrical trade magazine, explains that under the electrical code, 70% of RV park sites must have a 30 amp outlet and 20% must have 50 amp. No rule like that applies to storage lots.
Storage listings rarely name the amps. On this site, 57 facilities state a figure: 28 mention 30 amp, 26 mention 50 amp, and 27 mention 15 or 20 amp.
When you call, ask which plug the space has, not just whether it has power. A standard outlet with a battery maintainer is enough for storage. Running the RV at full power takes 30 or 50 amp.