I have a 2018 Winnebago Vista 32YE. I love the coach except for the location of the power cord. It's in the wet bay and barely fits and is a fiddle to get in after use. It's also tight up against all the dump plumbing. Something is going to get broken eventually. My thought was to cut the cord put ends on it like an extension cord and store it in another bay. Anybody seen or done it?

I would not cut the cord that would be a bad idea, is there a storage compartment right next to the wet bay, if so you can cut a hole thru to next storage and run the cord there for storage but don't cut the cord.

timmac wrote:I would not cut the cord that would be a bad idea, is there a storage compartment right next to the wet bay, if so you can cut a hole thru to next storage and run the cord there for storage but don't cut the cord.Nope generator is in the bay next to it and the other one is pretty far away in front of the rear wheels.

I see no issue with cutting the cord and putting ends on it. Extension cords have ends replaced every day with no issues. You might also install a twist lock receptacle in the wet bay and just use a cord with a twist lock end. a lot of coaches are setup this way.

Well your setup is the same as mine but my wet bay is large and the cord is not near the drains or plumbing. Your best bet is trying to roll the cord up tighter or somthing but dont cut the cord moisture will get into the conections and a short or shock might happen.

I did similar with my 30 amp cord. Bought a male repair end, 18 inches long or so. Then bought a female receptacle to go on removed cord.Yours would be easier to just as you said cut the cable and install good quality cord bodies.

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timmac
Explorer
May 26, 2018
Well your setup is the same as mine but my wet bay is large and the cord is not near the drains or plumbing.

Your best bet is trying to roll the cord up tighter or somthing but dont cut the cord moisture will get into the conections and a short or shock might happen.
chuckftboy
Explorer
May 26, 2018
I see no issue with cutting the cord and putting ends on it. Extension cords have ends replaced every day with no issues. You might also install a twist lock receptacle in the wet bay and just use a cord with a twist lock end. a lot of coaches are setup this way.
trashguy
Explorer II
May 26, 2018
timmac wrote:
I would not cut the cord that would be a bad idea, is there a storage compartment right next to the wet bay, if so you can cut a hole thru to next storage and run the cord there for storage but don't cut the cord.

Nope generator is in the bay next to it and the other one is pretty far away in front of the rear wheels.
timmac
Explorer
May 26, 2018
I would not cut the cord that would be a bad idea, is there a storage compartment right next to the wet bay, if so you can cut a hole thru to next storage and run the cord there for storage but don't cut the cord.

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