managing those 50 Amp cords

[ford_truck_guy]

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 ??

[oh_boy]

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.

[BarneyS]

ford truck guy wrote:
could you post a picture???

Probably this one.
Barney

[Jim-Linda]

A good spray down with ArmourAll will help the flexibility.

Jim

[ford_truck_guy]

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 ??

[krivanj]

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.

[westend]

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.

[travelzoo]

SO cableLook for cable labeled "SO" it's more manageable or flexible in cool weather.

[camperpaul]

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.

[ford_truck_guy]

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. .??

[camperpaul]

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.

[BB_TX]

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