power cords and options to carry
Our 5th has the 25' 50amp. I'm wanting to add power options for most camping situations. As a newbie to this, what do most carry? What length power cord is recommended? Do you carry a separate 30am...
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I fulltime and about once or twice a year I run into a place that is too far for my OEM 50 amp cord to reach. So I have carried a 50 amp extension ($$$) since I started fulltiming. I have 50-30 adaptors (dogleg) and also a 30-20 plug (just in case). I don't see the logic of carrying a 30 amp extension cord for use with a 50 amp system - You would need to practice energy management and would not be able to run 2 AC units with that setup.
I would recommend the cords with the handles - The 50 amp connections can be real sticky. Use di-electric grease or spray the connections with silicone to help.
My fiver came with the electric cord retrieval system which is great - but it can only hold the OEM cord. I use a dedicated milk crate for the extension and adaptors - keep it right inside the basement door.
I also carry several lengths of 50 ft water line as well as a couple short ones (10-15 ft). The short one is way easier to manage if the water spigot is right next to my rig's connection. I also carry a multi-outlet water connection to attach to the post spigot.
And sewer hose - I carry the normal 20 ft (?) hose plus 2 extensions. I have used one extension several times (including right now while in Florida for the winter) and 2 extensions once or twice. FWIW you can get hose caps for the extensions.
I would recommend the cords with the handles - The 50 amp connections can be real sticky. Use di-electric grease or spray the connections with silicone to help.
My fiver came with the electric cord retrieval system which is great - but it can only hold the OEM cord. I use a dedicated milk crate for the extension and adaptors - keep it right inside the basement door.
I also carry several lengths of 50 ft water line as well as a couple short ones (10-15 ft). The short one is way easier to manage if the water spigot is right next to my rig's connection. I also carry a multi-outlet water connection to attach to the post spigot.
And sewer hose - I carry the normal 20 ft (?) hose plus 2 extensions. I have used one extension several times (including right now while in Florida for the winter) and 2 extensions once or twice. FWIW you can get hose caps for the extensions.
