Making a 30A extension cord.
I have a nice chunk of 4C #8 cable left over from a generator removal at a house I believe. 30A RV extension cords only require a 3C cable. Is there any problem with using the cable and just ignori...
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Hi,
Because it is #8 wire, why not make a 50 amp power cord and buy the 50 amp plugs? They offer less resistance. And you probably should be carrying a 50 to 30 amp adapter (in the event you are at a RV park with only 50 amp services, or the 30 amp plug is falling apart - I have been in many parks where the 30 amp receptacle is 1/2 melted, but the 50 amp plug is fine).
The 50 amp plug ends will accept 4 #8 wires easy.
Good luck,
Fred.
Because it is #8 wire, why not make a 50 amp power cord and buy the 50 amp plugs? They offer less resistance. And you probably should be carrying a 50 to 30 amp adapter (in the event you are at a RV park with only 50 amp services, or the 30 amp plug is falling apart - I have been in many parks where the 30 amp receptacle is 1/2 melted, but the 50 amp plug is fine).
The 50 amp plug ends will accept 4 #8 wires easy.
Good luck,
Fred.
