Extension Cord Useage - Guage
Sometimes at home we need to connect to an extension cord - camper cord not long enough. What size guage should we be using? Does it matter ? Thank you
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IAMICHABOD wrote:
Following the recommendations here and my electrician I opted for a 10GA solid copper wire extension cord.
I would opt for a RV 30A 10 ga cord which has RV power connections on both ends..
This way you can take it camping with you just in case you run into a campground that doesn't have a 30A shore power connection close enough to your RV..
I have run into campsites that I have had to shift the RV between water, sewer and electric hookups just right for all three to connect.
With 10 ga wire, 25ft extensions are considerably easier to handle, 50ft might make you regret your decision.
If you own your home and need 50ft or more extension then consider having a RV shore power outlet put in near your RV parking and proper wire buried.. Makes life very easy and you don't have extension cord laying on the ground to trip over or catch with your mower deck..
On edit, fixed spall chalk error..
