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WrightOn's avatar
WrightOn
Explorer II
Apr 09, 2018

Power Cord Question

We have made the transition from 2008 Silverback Bunkhouse to a 2016 Cedar Creek 36CKTS. With this, we've moved from 30A to 50A. I am thinking of purchasing

this

after seeing the strain on the power cord.

In addition, I'm looking at a 50A four prong female to 30A three prong male adaptor. I'd like one that has a spinning component (is that called locking?) so that it seals the rain out, but I'm struggling to find one.

Anyone have recommendations?

Thanks for your help!
Brian
  • RollandB's avatar
    RollandB
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2018
    A buddy had a twist lock he put on his 50 amp cord to relieve strain. On a rainy day, it sparked and welded it self together even though it was a weather tight connection.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Apr 12, 2018
    If you look closely at the twist lock, you will find three prongs plus the ground on the lip of the connector. Could be about one inch long.
  • WrightOn's avatar
    WrightOn
    Explorer II
    Apr 12, 2018
    WrightOn wrote:
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Struggling to find one cause your 50A cord has a standard 4 prong male plug


    So....those with a 4 prong 50A 90 degree to 50A locking connectors, where did you find it?


    After further review.....I was completely wrong. I have a 3 prong male out of the 5'er and a 4 prong male at the end of the cord. I need a 3 prong to 3 prong 90 degree - which was easy to find. DOH!
    Sorry for the mix up.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Apr 12, 2018
    RollandB wrote:
    rhagfo wrote:
    Just get an SO power cable and a lot less strain and weight. The jacket is far more flexible and doesn’t put much strain on the receptical as the cord is lighter and more flexible than the standard 50 amp cable.


    X2. I’ve never regretted the extra $$ spent and if you winter camp you won’t be fighting a stiff snake.


    Yep, 40’ fit easily in a 3 gallon bucket , be it 80 degrees or below freezing!

    Thanks again Rolland!
  • WrightOn's avatar
    WrightOn
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2018
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Struggling to find one cause your 50A cord has a standard 4 prong male plug


    So....those with a 4 prong 50A 90 degree to 50A locking connectors, where did you find it?
  • john_bet's avatar
    john_bet
    Explorer II
    Apr 10, 2018
    ScottG wrote:
    We're new to 50 as well.
    Is strain really a problem long term?
    Not in my 12 years of experience of owning one. Never had a problem and it had no locking ring either. To each his own.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Apr 10, 2018
    SO cord is only rated for "damp locations" so it should not be laid out on the ground in rainy (wet) conditions.
    Best jacket is the neoprene or thermos-plastic STOW would be a good example
  • RollandB's avatar
    RollandB
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2018
    And in layman’s terms, SO means it stays flexible in cold temps. Mine goes in a 5gallon bucket without much work when temps are in the low 30s with room to spare. Extra space is used for a dog bone and extra adapters.
  • larry_cad's avatar
    larry_cad
    Explorer II
    Apr 10, 2018
    tim1970 wrote:
    Can someone tell me what is an "SO" cord?

    Thanks


    The "S" stands for extra hard usage flexible cord. The "O" stands for oil resistant. Single "O" means jacket only is oil resistant; double "O" means jacket and conductor insulation are oil resistant. There are a bunch of other designations for "rubber cord", each one means something different.
  • GASMAN6674's avatar
    GASMAN6674
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2018
    j2catfish wrote:
    Marinco makes a cord with 50 amp end (with twist lock connector) for RVer and 30 amp plug on the other end. I have one for use at 30 amp only sites. Mine is yellow color so can't mistake it for the 50 amp cord. Marinco is company that supplies the boat business. Of course if it is used, you still have to manage your load. Mostly only one A/C can be used at a time. I just don't like using a "dog bone" adapter.
    Catfish

    I use the cord above and the 50 amp 90 deg dogbone.80% of our camping is at 30 amp sites and since we only have 1 ac it has not been a problem

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