Lighter weight power cord

Southwire makes a 50 amp cord that's quite flexible. It's sold under the Surge Guard label.

https://www.amazon.com/Surge-Guard-50A30MFSE-Flex-Cord/dp/B00LH2E8SK

That cord is an extension cord, for use with a power cord. Unless you cut off the end and add your own.

Most all 50 amp cords are "Extension Cords" some have the matching plug and outlet some have a different Outlet (Marinco style) than the TT plug.

I used to have a 30 amp cord for use on 30 amp sites. it had a 50 amp Marinco Outlet and it was also a "Superflex" lighter weight jacket which did not get stiff when it got cold.. Very nice. But only 30 amp.. they make a 50 amp version too.

The one linked you will need to add the MARINCO outlet to it (The connector that "Pluggs into" the INLET on the RV)

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/surge-guard-replacement-electrical-flex-cord-p/50a15mose.htm

Most factory cords are a type of plastic cover that works but is thicker and heavier than rubber cord. I changed mine to rubber cord and it is a big improvement.

50A cord is going to weigh about the same no matter. Buy "SO" cord and add the yellow Camco ends for a nice flexible cord.

I dont really think this cord is any lighter than my factory cord but it is way mor flexible and a lot easier to handle. My old cord was like wrestling with an Anaconda and even worse when it got colder out. This new one rolls right up tight

amazon 50 RV cord

Well we built our own with correct ends for 50 amp cable. The cable is 6/4 SOOW electrical cable. It is rubber insulated rather than PVC. Stays flexible even below freezing.
6/4 SOOW cable

Cummins12V98 wrote:
50A cord is going to weigh about the same no matter. Buy "SO" cord and add the yellow Camco ends for a nice flexible cord.

Ron, I would say the SOOW is noticeably lighter than the standard PVC insulated 6/4 cord set. It is far more flexible, even below freezing. We full time host, this cable has been in constant use for going on six years, from 100+ degree heat to 15 degree cold. We have packed up several times in freezing temps and no issues getting our 40' cable back into a three gallon bucket along with our 30 to 50 amp dog bone.

While this thread is regarding full amperage power cords, depending on your expected load and duration, you can use a 15 or 20 amp power cord (14/12 gauge) with adapters for your 30 amp feed which is much easier to deal with than the 10 gauge 30 amp cord.

When we plug in where we don't expect to use the roof air, a 15/20 amp connection is all we need. Indeed, I use a rubber insulated 12 gauge cord which is sufficient and much easier to handle.

For you 50 amp users, lightweight cord options are limited depending on what you have on each 120 volt branch.

C'mon, these 50 amp cords aren't that bad. Unless you have disability problems it's just not that big of a deal. I'm 74 and getting it out of the truck, coiling and uncoiling, and plugging isn't enough to really stress anyone out. Sounds like you guys need to eat a bigger bowl of Wheaties. :)