extension cords and rain

luvztheoutdoorz1 wrote:
The cord is not the problem. It is an outdoor cord. I was worried about where the connection between the two ends is.

well, the RV's electrical cord us rated for outdoor use as is your extention. be sure your connection between the twous tight, not laying in a puddle of water, etc. if worried then elevate cords off the ground of wrap connection in waterproof electrical tape.

For my permanent use of the 25-foot extension cord I picked up one of those clear plastic lid boxes and notched out a couple of U SHAPED holes in both sides...

This allows me to lay the connections of two cords inside the closed box.

Don't know if this really helps or not but but gives me a good feeling anyway...

When Camping for short terms I just connect the two cables together and let it lay on the ground. I may prop it up with a rock or something so it is above the ground some but never really put much effort into it...

Roy Ken

The cord is not the problem. It is an outdoor cord. I was worried about where the connection between the two ends is.

luvztheoutdoorz1 wrote:
I have a 25ft extension cord that I have to attach sometimes to the shorepower cord to reach the receptacle. Should I try to do anything special with where it connects if it is raining. I know water and electricity do not mix. BTW, the extension cord is rated appropriately for 15A. This is when I am connected to a 15A outlet only.

simplest and best thing is to get and use a cord rated for outdoor use.