power cord size?
I had to move my 5th wheel approx. 125 ft. from a power source on my property. I have some large guage power cords. What size would I need to run my 11.5 AC for all day? I have guest coming and withou...
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SoundGuy wrote:smkettner wrote:
I would not cobble multiple extension cords to run an air conditioner 125' away.
Cobble? :h Isn't that what I just described is an everyday occurrence here in the Ontario provincial park system where it's not unusual at all to find the campsite service post 100' or more from where the trailer is parked? The OP has described this as a one time event, he's hardly going to put any $$$ into a special installation for that. Run the cable, monitor the source voltage and ensuing voltage drop, and if it's over 104 vac under load don't worry about it ... just what I do whenever I camp here in Ontario. ;)
Yes. I do not recommend three random extension cords extended out 125' to run the air conditioner in an RV to be monitored by a guest.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobble
How would we know if they are #12, #14 or even #16 wire?
How old and abused are the connectors?
Three random cords from my garage would be a disaster. Might need four...
I Have never encountered 100' reach at an RV park. I do carry 50' of #10 30a RV extension cord. If 100' was common that is what I would carry. Probably need to make my own custom cord.
And at the same time you are correct the cords might work but monitor the voltage. Still I don't recommend it.
