trailer mounted vendor outlets

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I need to bring up to date a portable trailer that supplies power for food vendors. The outlets will all be 20 amp, 120 volt GFCI's mounted to the trailer 200 amp panel.
My question is do I have to use "in use" type covers or just a weather proof cover? The trailer will be used on a military installation for food vendors at special events.
 
Just like any other outdoor receptacle, the code will require in-use covers, however they never close over the vendor's cords and will be broken off within a year ;). (I did see one creative solution-- the outlets were mounted on the underside of a gutter. Since it was a city job I suspect any inspectors who got close also looked the other way.)
 
You can mount the receptacles inside NEMA 3R cutout boxes (cabinets with hinged doors). Make one or more large bushed holes on the bottom side to pass cords through. The receptacle will not require an in-use cover (that will be broken off) since it is inside a weatherproof cabinet. The door should have a sturdy latch that holds the door tight to the cabinet weatherseal.
 
https://www.grainger.com/product/38...2197!&ef_id=WGg95gAAAbguxRE0:20180629215336:s

Saw these at the local supply counter last week. I haven't used them yet but they look a lot cleaner than the bubble cover type.

38R678_AS01
 
Adamjamma said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110V-16A...ilding-Industrial-and-Site-work-/222155339572

these are used in uk for many applications and are considered weatherproof, not sure if they count in USA , but, never had any moisture problems from them.
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That type of receptacle and inlets have been available in the US for many years. Its called an IEC 309, Hubble, Leviton, etc all have them, many of the part numbers are the same. We use on generators for connections 100 amps and under. They are color coded, available in unique voltages, phases, etc
 
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