Camco 50' PowerGrip Heavy-Duty Outdoor 30-Amp Extension Cord for RV and Auto | Allows for Additional Length to Reach Distant Power Outlets | Built to Last (55197)
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I was concerned about the same thing. Because of the location of the RV when I'm at home, I came up with the idea of putting the connection on top of a brick, then buying a plastic bucket and cutting out a section on both sides for the cord to pass through, then placing it over the connection. The bucket is kept from blowing away with the help of a second brick.
This cord should be able to stretch to about 5 inches in length, with a diameter of about an inch.
It will not operate if the generator has a twist lock. It will have a twist lock if the generator does not have one. Please call us at 800 if you have any further questions. 2004
I wouldn't recommend it because the more connections you make, the lower your amps will be. It's possible that equipment that's running at full power will be damaged. As a result, instead of adding a small extension, I bought the 50'. I'm using a 25-foot extension cord for this.
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We've come across a couple of RV camp sites with no power service (30 amp or more) within 25 feet of our standard RV cord and a level, or nearly level, parking area while traveling across the United States. This add-on worked perfectly! We can connect to 15Amp (using a 30 to 15 A adapter) with limited line power (no A/C or heat pump), full capacity for our 25 foot class C with 30 Amp service (no adapters), or use a 50 Amp with a 50 to 30 adapter for full function on the larger available power connection. When power is available but out of reach, it's better to run the generator than to suffer in the heat. br>br>Note: If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "creative Make sure you have enough room for this product because it is quite heavy and substantial.
For my off-grid dc system, I cut off the female end and wired it into a battery charging unit. The male plug has a well-designed pull-out mechanism. I'm sure there's a joke in there somewhere. br>Cord is both strong and flexible.
Some plug-ins aren't quite as close to your device as you might think! Last year, we were fortunate to be close enough to our plugin, but our next-door neighbor had a long reach, and the standard 25-foot length from the RV was nowhere near enough. We bought this to be safe after seeing the distances between some plugins. And, yes, we're using it at home now that we've decided to remove the RV from expensive storage, widen our driveway, and plug it into at-home storage. And now that we're on the road, we'll always have it with us in case something goes wrong!.
Fortunately, the outlet this was plugged into had a good GFI breaker, which tripped before any damage to the house or RV was done. I used a multimeter on the connections after completely disconnecting the core, and I got a 14-volt reading. Between the two blades, as well as between the blade and the ground pin, there is a 16 ohm resistance. This is essentially a direct short, as coiling the cord back up shows an infinite resistance, which is what it should be, indicating that something is loose in either the cable or connector heads. It is not recommended that you use it. br>br>I bought the extension in December 2015 and have used it twice for a total of four days. The rest of the time, it's been coiled in an RV storage bin. Given the limited amount of use, this should have lasted a lot longer. At the very least, it should be capable of handling more than four uncoil / coil cycles. br>br>I'm going to contact Amazon customer service to see if there's any kind of warranty. If I get good results, I'll let you know.
Plugging and unplugging is a breeze. These power grip ends make disconnecting RV cords and receptacles much easier. This is useful to have in your trailer because you never know when the next campground outlet will be out of reach.
Only to be used at home. The trailer cord reaches power pedestals in campgrounds, so don't bring it with you on your trip. Winters will most likely be spent burying it. Don't get too excited about it being approved as a buried conductor or the depths required by codes. My yard, my rules, and my understanding of the surrounding environment are all mine. Some of you would have installed a proper pedestal and buried a code-approved conductor, which is a good thing. That's something I'm thinking about doing as well. But for the time being, this is sufficient. All of this is, of course, protected by a 30 amp single pole breaker.
Because of the copper wiring, it is extremely versatile and durable. It even lasted through a downpour, and I made sure the connection was elevated and not submerged. Its strength is the only flaw. The large handle (which is the largest in comparison to others) is fantastic, and I have small hands, so I can't imagine larger hands using anything else, but it won't fit under my progressive industry Ems- weather cover for pt30x I have a Conntek that came with the RV and can only get my fingers halfway into it to pull the cord, but it fits under the cover.
This one provided the best value when compared to other vendors and online shopping. It's solid, the plug and socket are solid, and I'm happy with the price. This is something I would recommend for your RV needs.
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