Retracting spool for electrical cord?

There are more than a few retractable cord reels that could be installed. A simpler, less expensive alternative is to install a power inlet on the side of your trailer so that the cord becomes detachable.

There are many models but remember that the less expensive ones are only good for 10 amps or so. I have seen them improperly used and they can melt the slip ring contacts inside.


Reel

I put an outlet on the trailer and coil the cord up in a Home Depot bucket.

There is this example: Cord Reel from HF.

Many different RV cord reels are available here:

RV Power Reels

They're not cheap...

DanKirk wrote:
Many different RV cord reels are available here:

RV Power Reels

They're not cheap...

Are you kidding me. What are they made of?

I hate the detachable power cord, the worst thing that has been invented in the RV industry. It's cheap, so let the customer figure out how to deal with it. Invest in a new cord or ?

I am in the process of the or?. The power cord on our camper is on it's last legs, as far as the contacts are concerned. By the time we head out next year, I'll be back to what I have been used to, a direct connect cord that stores in it's own little home.