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DinTulsa
Explorer
Jul 08, 2017

Help me build a 30 to 50 amp extension cord...

Just installed a 30 amp rv outlet at my house, the outlet is 60ft from my panel and is powered by 8/2 wire. I couldn't run a 50 amp didn't have the space. My plan was to buy a 50ft 30 amp cord and ...
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Ed_Gee
Explorer II
Jul 08, 2017
Agree with the above. Buy the 50A extension and use either an adapter as previously pictured, or a dog bone adapter. KISS!

Years ago I built my own 30A 100' extension with 10/3 cable purchased at Home Depot. I rarely use it but the few times I have I did not have any serious voltage drop at the coach. The cable plugged into my coach 30' 50A cable through a dog bone adapter.

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