We've owned MH's with both 30A and 50A service (not the same MH ;). Our current MH has 50A service. There are, of course, advantages to having the higher amp service such as simultaneously running both a/c units, microwave and other draws. However, and frankly, I miss the 30A with its much smaller and easier to handle cord. The 50A cord, particularly in cold weather, is at times, like trying to return it to the storage bay as if it were a 20' 2x4 board. I know there's no solution to this problem but just had to get it off my chest. Don't think I'll ever buy another MH with 50A service. Well, actually, don't think I'll ever buy another one...period. Age is catching up with me and it won't be long before we'll have a 'hanging up the keys' ceremony...PS Can someone direct me to instructions on how to change my signature. The MH listed was three MH's ago. Presently have a 2017.

Click on My Forums, then My Profile. Make your changes and click on Submit at the bottom left of the page.However, you will probably get 'An error has occurred' message.The system has not been working lately.

goufgators wrote:We've owned MH's with both 30A and 50A service (not the same MH ;). Our current MH has 50A service. There are, of course, advantages to having the higher amp service such as simultaneously running both a/c units, microwave and other draws. However, and frankly, I miss the 30A with its much smaller and easier to handle cord. The 50A cord, particularly in cold weather, is at times, like trying to return it to the storage bay as if it were a 20' 2x4 board. I know there's no solution to this problem but just had to get it off my chest. Don't think I'll ever buy another MH with 50A service. Well, actually, don't think I'll ever buy another one...period. Age is catching up with me and it won't be long before we'll have a 'hanging up the keys' ceremony...PS Can someone direct me to instructions on how to change my signature. The MH listed was three MH's ago. Presently have a 2017.There are solutions to your issue. many have switched to SOO or SOOW 50 amp cable much more flexible and a bit lighter. In the picture below is my old about 25' OEM plastic coated 50 amp cable foreground and in the background in a 3 gallon bucket our 40' SOOW 6/4 cable. Closeup of the cable in the bucket.

Have you considered an electric cord reel?

Buy a 50 to 30 adapter and a 30amp cord...back to the good old days and problem solved.

There is a solution, see above. You just need to buy a better cord.

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rhagfo
Explorer III
Jan 10, 2019
goufgators wrote:
We've owned MH's with both 30A and 50A service (not the same MH ;). Our current MH has 50A service. There are, of course, advantages to having the higher amp service such as simultaneously running both a/c units, microwave and other draws. However, and frankly, I miss the 30A with its much smaller and easier to handle cord. The 50A cord, particularly in cold weather, is at times, like trying to return it to the storage bay as if it were a 20' 2x4 board. I know there's no solution to this problem but just had to get it off my chest. Don't think I'll ever buy another MH with 50A service. Well, actually, don't think I'll ever buy another one...period. Age is catching up with me and it won't be long before we'll have a 'hanging up the keys' ceremony...

PS Can someone direct me to instructions on how to change my signature. The MH listed was three MH's ago. Presently have a 2017.

There are solutions to your issue. many have switched to SOO or SOOW 50 amp cable much more flexible and a bit lighter. In the picture below is my old about 25' OEM plastic coated 50 amp cable foreground and in the background in a 3 gallon bucket our 40' SOOW 6/4 cable.

Closeup of the cable in the bucket.
gbopp
Explorer
Jan 10, 2019
Click on My Forums, then My Profile. Make your changes and click on Submit at the bottom left of the page.
However, you will probably get 'An error has occurred' message.
The system has not been working lately.

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