Electric extension cord - what kind?
Hi, Does anybody knows what kind of extension cord I should buy (I found one in Lowes: Basic Connections 100-ft 10-Amp 16-Gauge Orange Outdoor Extension Cord for $17, but I am not sure about the amper...
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When I was getting setup I happened on to two 50-foot (10/3) Construction Grade Heavy Duty "YELLOW" Extension cords at a YARD SALE... Best $25 (for both) I have spent in a long time...
Been running two trailer 50-foot drops on separate circuit breakers from the house/garage since 2009... No problems with heat being generated at the connections...
Also be sure you use the RV30A-15A LONG DOGBONE type adapters. The short round ones will generate heat on you right away and melt down your connections...
DO NOT USE THESE SMALL type RV30A-15A Adapters
This is what your DON'T want to happen
As expensive as those 10/3 extension cords are going to be no sense melting down the connections on them as well as your shore power plug...
We also use a RV120VAC PLUG-IN VOLTMETER inside the trailer in a good spot so it can viewed from time to time. This has the SAFE ZONE colored in a GREEN SCALE. If we see the AC LINE VOLTAGE outside the safe zone limits we will not turn on the air conditioner etc...
All photos from GOOGLE IMAGES
We use our setup when camping on the road as well... Have had many times the 15/20AMP Service has saved the day for us. Great for spending the night with the kids too. Just plug into their garage and sleep in the trailer.
A great PLAN B to have...
Roy ken
Been running two trailer 50-foot drops on separate circuit breakers from the house/garage since 2009... No problems with heat being generated at the connections...
Also be sure you use the RV30A-15A LONG DOGBONE type adapters. The short round ones will generate heat on you right away and melt down your connections...
DO NOT USE THESE SMALL type RV30A-15A Adapters
This is what your DON'T want to happen
As expensive as those 10/3 extension cords are going to be no sense melting down the connections on them as well as your shore power plug...
We also use a RV120VAC PLUG-IN VOLTMETER inside the trailer in a good spot so it can viewed from time to time. This has the SAFE ZONE colored in a GREEN SCALE. If we see the AC LINE VOLTAGE outside the safe zone limits we will not turn on the air conditioner etc...
All photos from GOOGLE IMAGES
We use our setup when camping on the road as well... Have had many times the 15/20AMP Service has saved the day for us. Great for spending the night with the kids too. Just plug into their garage and sleep in the trailer.
A great PLAN B to have...
Roy ken
