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Drum's avatar
Drum
Explorer
Jul 03, 2013

Extension cord for shore power

I'll be plugging in at a house on the coast for a few days in a couple of weeks. My shore power won't reach and I'll need to come up with a cost-effective but safe way to plug in. I was thinking about either buying a long shore power extension cable (expensive) or having a local electric shop make me big cable with standard house plugs and I could use my adapter. It's 30 amp. I don't have any experience in doing this so help is appreciated.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jul 03, 2013
    mark5w wrote:
    Why beware, it's a product made by Camco, a reputable company.
    Then it should be fine.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2013
    I don't think the correct questions have been asked.
    1. What do you plan on operating?
    2. What power source are you plugging into?
  • mark5w's avatar
    mark5w
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2013
    It should be ok, with good solid connections and decent cabling, but beware of Walmart products.


    Why beware, it's a product made by Camco, a reputable company. Same company that makes RhinoFlex sewer hoses.

    Here is a 50' rv 30 amp cord: link

    You have to watch the distance you are running the cord. Here is a calculator for determining the correct size extension cord: link

    Good luck.
  • Drum's avatar
    Drum
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2013
    I just clicked on the Camco 50' 30 amp power cable from Amazon. It was less than $70.00 delivered and should be here Friday. Thanks.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jul 03, 2013
    Drum wrote:
    Thanks, believe it or not, I didn't think of Walmart. Do you see any problem with doubling them up for 50' or 75'? Can it be too long?
    It should be ok, with good solid connections and decent cabling, but beware of Walmart products.

    A lot will depend on how much amperage you're drawing.
  • Drum's avatar
    Drum
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2013
    Thanks, believe it or not, I didn't think of Walmart. Do you see any problem with doubling them up for 50' or 75'? Can it be too long? It's got to go around the house to the other side to plug in.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jul 03, 2013
    Your best bet is to bite the bullet and get a 30a extension cord..IF.. you're running a/c. The hot water takes a lot of power too.
  • Linedog's avatar
    Linedog
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2013
    I would get a adaptor and a extra heavy duty extension cord from Home Depot. That's what I'm doing right now.

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