Extension Cord
We have found ourselves in a spot where we are going to have to live in our camper for a bit and need to purchase an extension cord that will reach the closest power. I am looking at a heavy duty 100...
Forum Discussion
Scuse me while I go pop some popcorn
OK, I'm back, fun reading for sure.
Here is what I have done. I have a 30 amp service and had a 15 amp converter plug plugged into 12 ga extension cords, a 25' and a 50'. Worked good the first year, could run everything including AC off it. Second year my voltage line conditioner kept tripping. I discovered the conductors in the cord had corroded, causing a voltage drop.
I went and bought a 100' roll of outdoor heavy duty 10/3 cable and two 30 Amp fittings, along with a 30 Amp outlet, breaker and wiring. Since I run the feed from my barn, it was easy to run the outlet to a place near the door. Now I can run the entire trailer off the 30 Amp service as if I were in an RV park.
If the OP can't run the outlet, at the very least make a 100' outdoor 30 amp cord. Use the adapter at the end of it. Most important though, KEEP the connection OFF the ground!
OK, I'm back, fun reading for sure.
Here is what I have done. I have a 30 amp service and had a 15 amp converter plug plugged into 12 ga extension cords, a 25' and a 50'. Worked good the first year, could run everything including AC off it. Second year my voltage line conditioner kept tripping. I discovered the conductors in the cord had corroded, causing a voltage drop.
I went and bought a 100' roll of outdoor heavy duty 10/3 cable and two 30 Amp fittings, along with a 30 Amp outlet, breaker and wiring. Since I run the feed from my barn, it was easy to run the outlet to a place near the door. Now I can run the entire trailer off the 30 Amp service as if I were in an RV park.
If the OP can't run the outlet, at the very least make a 100' outdoor 30 amp cord. Use the adapter at the end of it. Most important though, KEEP the connection OFF the ground!
