What kind of electrical cord do I need?
We just brought a Shamrock hybrid. What kind of electrical cord do I need for set up? Just a regular extension cord? Also do I just need a adapter for the end? Sorry kinda new at this. Thanks eve...
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You need a cord like the one that is on the RV. RV's come in 3 sizes power wise.
Some small pop ups have 20 amp service (I have seen one with 15 amp)
A 15 amp plug is like the one on your computer.
A 20 amp plug is also like the one on your computer except the neutral blade is turned 90 degrees Kind of like this | -
Most small trailers and small Motor homes have 30 amp plugs They have 3 prongs two of which are angled like this / \ and the 3rd is round or U shaped.
Larger trailers and RVs have 50 amp cords. The plug has 4 prongs 3 flat and parallel one above the other and one round or U shaped.
You need a cord matching the plug you have
you also should consider getting a dogbone adapter (So called because it is shaped a bit like a dog bone with a plug on one end (Big bulge) and an outlet on the other (likewise) and six to 18 inches of cord in between.
This dogbone will adapt either from 30 to 50, or from 50 to 30 depending on your RV,, might get one that lets you plug into a 15 amp outlet as well. (Plug in at home to keep battery charged) .
If you need more cord for pluggin in at home.. Get 12ga
Some small pop ups have 20 amp service (I have seen one with 15 amp)
A 15 amp plug is like the one on your computer.
A 20 amp plug is also like the one on your computer except the neutral blade is turned 90 degrees Kind of like this | -
Most small trailers and small Motor homes have 30 amp plugs They have 3 prongs two of which are angled like this / \ and the 3rd is round or U shaped.
Larger trailers and RVs have 50 amp cords. The plug has 4 prongs 3 flat and parallel one above the other and one round or U shaped.
You need a cord matching the plug you have
you also should consider getting a dogbone adapter (So called because it is shaped a bit like a dog bone with a plug on one end (Big bulge) and an outlet on the other (likewise) and six to 18 inches of cord in between.
This dogbone will adapt either from 30 to 50, or from 50 to 30 depending on your RV,, might get one that lets you plug into a 15 amp outlet as well. (Plug in at home to keep battery charged) .
If you need more cord for pluggin in at home.. Get 12ga
