50 amp Cord

ependydad wrote:
My fulltiming secret- since I drive from one campground to the next, I just throw the cord in the back of the truck. It hasn't seen the inside of my 5 gallon bucket in a long time. :)

GPG52! wrote:
WISH LIST: GOT TO GET ME ONE OF THOSE ELECTRIC REELS..
In the meantime I simply use a square plastic milk carton container. It stores great in the front hatch, easy to pull out and carry to the back of the 5er. I coil the 50 amp cord so that I can get access to either end and pull out only as much as I need.
Poor man's version of the electric reel.

HINTS:
1- if you find your cord hard to handle, sticky etc. try treating it with a silicone spray (never use any oil base lube) this will allow the rubber to slide a little easier against each other.
2- try turning the crate/bucket when coiling the cord vs. trying to twist the 50 amp cord into a coil. Much easier.
3- don't forget to clean the cord and bottom of the crate removing dirt and unwanted bugs/spiders before storing in side your rig.

Enjoy... GPG

Hint #2 is what I found by chance as I wound my cord into a 5 gallon bucket. Works well. I like the idea of shooting it with some silicone spray to make it easier.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Been thinking of buying the cord in 100' spools and making people cords to the length they want and selling them in the Campgrounds for something to do.

I'd likely be interested if you ever did this.

You would have to come camp where I would be, the shipping would make it a bad deal.