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Water-Bug
Explorer II
Nov 25, 2014

How Long is Safe for an RV Power Extension Cord

I know that the answer depends on the current draw of the RV, but am wondering if it would be safe to run the AC on a 100 ft 30 amp cable. The answer is probable to turn on the AC and measure the vol...
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rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Nov 26, 2014
I've exceeded that and everything worked fine. No drop.

Of course there 'is' a formula for foot vs voltage drop.

But I don't see it when using excessive length cords for the MH at the sporting events I attend where I swear sometimes the shore power is a block away. AND half the MH's use regular 15 amp extension cords!







MH's parked 4 rows away all plugged in and ready to go! :B

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