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Bob_Vaughn
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Apr 23, 2016

10' rv power cord

I want to get a 10' rv cord to go from my generator to the plug in the rear of my 5th wheel. Wonder if they are available as I have only seen 25 foot ones......

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  • Just make your own cord. SO is the best quality as it stays flexible in cold weather. The cameo yellow ends are of good quality.
  • Ebay can be a good source of RV plugs and connectors. Also an electrical wholesaler. Amazon is often a good source but then you need to spend $49 to get the free shipping. CW is always a ripoff (sorry to loyal followers/believers) - their online stuff is ALWAYS "on sale" but you can almost always get it for less elsewhere and usually for a lot less.

    I wanted a 5' 30 amp cord so I could hide our autoformer under our TT instead of having it in plain sight at the pedestal. From ebay I bought an L5-30R twistlock female connector for $14.99 and TT-30P plug for $9.50. Also got a 30 amp generator adapter at a hardware store somewhere for around $10. Got 5' of #10 SOOW cable for under $10 at a wholesaler. Total cost about $45 (USD).

    One thing about buying a replacement plug & connector is that they aren't molded to the cord and not waterproof, but no big deal for this application. The generator adapter can also be used to connect a 2nd 30 amp shore power cord (twistlock) to make a 50' overall length.

    Another option would be to find a new or used (ebay, CL, etc.) 25' 30 amp shore power cord with a twistlock connector at a good price, cut the cord and install a new 30 amp plug. Or not shorten the cord and keep it as a spare. Both would need the generator adaptor.

  • I made my own, the ends are available as it the cable by the foot. I got mine at Lowes
  • I went to CW and they wanted 75 dollars just for the 50amp rv plug. That put a crimp in my plan as my wife said how often would we use the generator.....
  • I purchased this: http://www.amazon.com/L5-30R-Connector-L5-30-Locking-Power/dp/B004XHUN7G?ie=UTF8&refRID=MQGFECMGK2SPNNMF81Y4&ref_=pd_bia_yo_t_1

    Used a 12ga extension cord that had been hit by hedge trimmer. Use it for hooking direct to 2K Champion genny. Can make any length you need, and then have reg 15a male plug for gen connect.
  • Does anyone have a source for a 10' cord with a twist lock 30amp female plug for connecting to the RV.

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