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managing those 50 Amp cords

so I finally placed my 50 amp super cord into a 5 gallon bucket and love it... BUT the last time out is was a bit on the cooler side at break down time and the cord put up a nice fight when it was tome to go back into the bucket..

I would love to have a 50 amp cord that is actually manageable or flexible ... Is there such a beast ??
Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet
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oh_boy
Explorer
Explorer
I cut mine in half and added appropriate ends. If I have a post at the side of the unit I only use a half and if at the back I plug them together. Easier to handle a 1/2 cord. Still stiff if cooler but easier.
Ian/Mary/Rusty
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BarneyS
Explorer III
Explorer III
ford truck guy wrote:
could you post a picture???

Probably this one.
Barney

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Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine

Jim-Linda
Explorer II
Explorer II
A good spray down with ArmourAll will help the flexibility.

Jim

krivanj wrote:
I bought the yellow and black air hose reel at Harbor Frieght for $14 with coupon, and bolted it into a locker. I start the cord with a Velcro wrap and it all fits on th reel. Much easier than a bucket or coiling it up.


could you post a picture ??
Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

krivanj
Explorer
Explorer
I bought the yellow and black air hose reel at Harbor Frieght for $14 with coupon, and bolted it into a locker. I start the cord with a Velcro wrap and it all fits on th reel. Much easier than a bucket or coiling it up.
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westend
Explorer
Explorer
I have a Marinco 50 amp cord and I don't try to wrestle it into a bucket. It is more flexible than typical #6 awg stranded (must be fine strands and higher count) but it is still a python of a cord.
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travelzoo
Explorer
Explorer
SO cableLook for cable labeled "SO" it's more manageable or flexible in cool weather.

camperpaul
Explorer
Explorer
ford truck guy wrote:
camperpaul wrote:
Different plastics have different temperature characteristics and most are not very flexible at temperatures below +40°F.

Neoprene (synthetic rubber) is flexible down to -20°F.
So If I want to manage it easier , I should look for a Neoprene Cord. .??

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As far as I know, there is no one making these cords for RVs.

Go to Home Depot or Menard's and buy the Neoprene insulated/jacketed wire and the connectors and make your own cord.

The wire is easy to identify; it smells like new tires.
Paul
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camperpaul wrote:
Different plastics have different temperature characteristics and most are not very flexible at temperatures below +40°F.

Neoprene (synthetic rubber) is flexible down to -20°F.


So If I want to manage it easier , I should look for a Neoprene Cord. .??
Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

camperpaul
Explorer
Explorer
Different plastics have different temperature characteristics and most are not very flexible at temperatures below +40°F.

Neoprene (synthetic rubber) is flexible down to -20°F.
Paul
Extra Class Ham Radio operator - K9ERG (since 1956)
Retired Electronics Engineer and Antenna Designer
Was a campground host at IBSP (2006-2010) - now retired.
Single - Full-timer
2005 Four Winds 29Q
2011 2500HD 6.0L GMC Denali (Gasser)

BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
The yellow Marinco 50 amp cords are much easier to work with than those stiff 50 amp black cords, cold or hot.