(Another) Rough electrical question
My from-scratch van build is progressing slowly, as I get an afternoon here and there. Right now I am doing house wiring, and something is worrying me. So I thought I'd ask you all :B I went to an ...
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ktmrfs wrote:ScottG wrote:
I would never have used an ext cord because the insulation will dry out and crack eventually.
Best to do it right or not at all.
120V wiring in RV slides is with stranded wire. Can't say it is the same as insulated 3 conductor rubber jacketed wire sold by wiring supply houses.
I wouldn't use "extension cord" but look for the 12ga and 14ga jacketed stranded wire sold on spools by the foot.
On my trailer it goes to metal boxes using the push through plastic "clamp" then wired to the outlet or spliced in a box to romex.
However, using 14ga solid wire in something that slides in and out is NOT a good solution.
My issue isn't with stranded wire, it's with insulation that I have seen baked and cracked.
I guess I didn't understand the OP was talking about slide outs?
