What kind of electrical cord do I need?

sheripoms wrote:
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 everyone

To yourself a BIG favor and buy an RV extension cord that matches what your RV needs. Costs a few bucks more but well worth it.

I spent $$ buying residential extension cords and adapters to hook them together to carry with in case I needed it.

If you don't buy the correct heavy gauge household/contractors extension cords(which are the most expensive ones) they heat up etc. AND you have to buy the adapters to hook them together creating more places for resistance.

Also the new contractors extension cords which are the gauge you need to buy? OSHA has added a new twist on what the prongs look like which you can NOT plug into. Don't ask me how I found that out AFTER I got back to the RV with it.:R

I finally bought 2 "RV extension cords" and what a difference in ease of operation and no heating up/resistance problems.

RV extension cords have the correct ends on them. No need for adapters and end up costing the same as buying the correct gauge extension cord.

Walmart usually carries a good selection of RV Extension Cords. And I find them to be less expensive than camping stores. Last tip the ones with the handles are nice to have and makes plugging in and out easier.



Good Luck. Welcome to the wacky world of RV'ing! :C