50Amp Power Cord

Just a simple thought I had. If buying a replacement more flexible easy to deal with power cable, I would probably leave the factory annoconda strung out at home at my RV parking spot. That way I don’t even have to get/coil/uncoil the cord used when away when I get to home base. To me this would be awesome as the day we leave on a two week trip is usually chaos! Would be nice to just pop the trailer side plug off and drive away.

Milt wrote:
I saw this o a different site. Harbor Freight manual air hose reel. It works quite well. I made a wood base for it as I didn't want it mounted permanently.
Milt

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agesilaus wrote:
Amazon reels

Not cheap but there you go

......and great way to go!

OP - you indicate you have a Jayco 5th. The 50 amp cord that came with my Jayco was a true "Anaconda" to be wrestled - especially when even slightly cold!..:(

Solution was a (12V) powered cord reel - WITH cord - which was *WAY* more flexible than the factory supplied Anaconda. I have it hard wired, mounted in a storage compt, with a small "notch" in the compt door to allow closing with the cord extended.

The notch has a small sliding cover for when it's not in use - looks
like a factory designed item!

*NOTHING* to move, lift or "tote" - pull out as much cord as you need - push button to retract.

Don't want permanent? - "Not cheap!" - (True! - It's neither!)

It wasn't cheap - but no problem to take it with me to the next 5er should there be one. AND - it takes less space than a laundry tote, milk case, or? for "Anaconda" storage.

(IMO) It is one of the best (if not *THE* best) convenience item I've ever purchased/added to an RV..:W

:C..

You cant be too flexible. Have more than enough cable & the adaptors to plug in anywhere. Currently we are not at a CG but at a shoreside facility which has marine style 30 amp power. Yes, we have the adaptor to make it happen. Very nice location.


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When prepared you can take advantage of places like this.

Twist-lock to Twist-lock.

My usual setup is: PI Energy Manager (chained to the pedestal), 4-prong to 4-prong extension if necessary, 4-prong to twist-lock OEM cord, twist-lock to twist-lock adapter into trailer.

The weight at the trailer is straight down and not trying to pull the plug out.

Looks like it's 50A to me.

Description

CEP Temporary SOW Power Cord, 4 Conductor, 6/3 - 8/1 AWG Conductor, 50 A, 125/250 VAC, Rubber Jacket, Black, 100 ft Length, 3 Poles, 4 Wires, Star, For Generators, Welders, Large Power Items


Specifications

Brand: CEP
Amperage: 50 A
Color: Black
Number of Conductors: 4
Conductor Size: 6/3 - 8/1 AWG
Voltage: 125/250 VAC V
Prop65: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
Jacket Material: Rubber
Length: 100 ft
Special Features: 3 Poles, 4 Wires, Star
Usage: For Generators, Welders, Large Power Items

Been looking at the 6/4 SOOW cable. The sources I've seen list it as 45 amp capacity. Is this not a concern? Not an electrical genius here, just curious.

fj12ryder wrote:
I keep my cord in a large solid sided laundry-type basket. I keep enough cord uncoiled and laying on top to reach the trailer plug in. I only uncoil enough of the other end to reach the pedestal, then push the basket with the remaining cord in it under the trailer to keep it out of the elements. Then coil it back up when unhooking and store it in the back. Cold weather can be a bit of a pain, but c'et la vie.

What I do also with my 50amp cord. An oval laundry basket with the same method. No real big problem even in cooler temps.

I saw this o a different site. Harbor Freight manual air hose reel. It works quite well. I made a wood base for it as I didn't want it mounted permanently.
Milt