Handling 50 Amp Cord?

R12RTee wrote:
The cord that comes standard with most RV's is the cheapest they can get away with and are extremely difficult to coil when cold (and not so easy when warm either).

I bought a flexible cord a few years ago that solved the problem. It was pricey, over $200 if memory serves me, but IMO it was worth it.

Google: 50 amp rv cord flexible and go to some of the links that come up. Or call a reputable retailer like Tweety's or PPL and ask them for a very flexible cord.

It's called wrestling the...ANACONDA !!

You don't need to coil your snake in a bucket, a bin, or a "highgraded" -:(- milk crate.....

*You* can be a genuine (honest)... SNAKE CHARMER !! ..:C

Best thing I ever did for my 50amp camping experience/s -

12V *powered* cord reel - with *much* more flexible cord -*regardless of weather- than the cheap-o factory original anaconda!..:C

Pull out what you need, push a button to reel it in..:C

Located in front compartment close to the RVs power center, with a "notch in compt door to accommodate cord with door closed. Small sliding cover when not in use.
Usually it's right across from the campground pedestal.

Cut the original wiring going to the rear of the coach.
Shortened to about a 3' pigtail, with a *male* plug. It can (only) be connected to *one* of three sources, which have a *female* plug on the end.

The "extra" optional connections are not necessary, but a nice "bonus feature".
Connect (inside the compt) to *one* of these three:
1. The cord reel. My normal "set-up". (with or w/o PI EMS "in-line")
2. The original wiring to feed power to the rear Marinco connection.
(The "factory set-up" in the rare event a power pedestal is at the rear).
3. To a 30amp cord (via 50 to 30 adapter) to connect to the gen in my pickup bed.

It's "pricey", but the 12V powered cord reel can go with me when/if I ever move to a different RV..:W

Happy snake charming!..:B


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