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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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traveylin
Explorer
Nov 26, 2014
For long distance power 100 feet 10-15 amp, enough for ac or microwave plus various battery chargers, I will use a heavy duty extension #12 cord which is enough on not hot days. The limit I found was the plugs which tended to get hot and soft, Plugs can be upgraded. A hundred foot rated 30 amp cord would be a beast to carry,

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