Len and Jo
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Looking for an RV power cord that remains flexible below 32f. Our 30 foot 30 amp RV power cord is a bear to roll up when the outside temp. is below 32f.
The problem is, welding cable is just one wire. You can't make an extension cord out of one.I would look into making one out of welding cords. Those stay flexible.. I don’t know what gage it would have to be.
I see what you mean. I had a senior momentThe problem is, welding cable is just one wire. You can't make an extension cord out of one.
Actually, it's a pretty good idea. If they could make an extension cord with the same insulation as a welding cable it would probably provide a lot of the same flexibility. It would cost 3 times as much as a standard cord, but that's something I personally would pay for if I were RVing in below freezing temperatures regularly.I see what you mean. I had a senior moment
Welcome to the club! I was thinking the same but read down to Tuelcreepers reply first.I see what you mean. I had a senior moment
ThanksYou want a cord made with a real rubber jacket and not the Moisture resistant thermoplastic that RV cords are made of. Get some 10/3 (Black/white/green) SOOW is a suitable type. Its oil resistant, damp and wet location rated and also sunlight resistant. There are some silicone jacketed cords that will go colder and they cost more also. You can buy the cord and make it up with the ends you need. I highly recommend Progressive Industries TT30P for the male end. I recommend the use of ferrules as the wire is very fine stranded and its easy to have strands get out from under the screws when you assemble it. I have used ferrules on all of the wires on the 12v ground bar in the trailer also. much more solid connection. That is a female end in the pics, but the TT30P is similar and same good quality, much better than others. I bought several trying to find a good RV cord end.