Another question. Newbe here. Is an extension the same as a regular power cord? The terms seem to be used interchangeably?Whatever floats your boat. Either way will work fine. Carrying the extra 30 amp cable would take up a little space but it also would be easier to handle. I have a 30 amp cable but it stays at home. I have various adapters for any scenario I may come across. I do have a 15’ 50 amp extension and have had to use it a few times.
In most cases, the detachable cord has a "Marinco" style twist-lock female connector at the RV end. A standard extension cord has connectors that mate with the 30 or 50 amp connectors at the male end of the cord and the female outlet at the power stanchion.Another question. Newbe here. Is an extension the same as a regular power cord? The terms seem to be used interchangeably?
While people may use the terms interchangeably there is no hard/fast rule. Most people will say power cord for the one that attaches to the RV whether it is hard wired like many or connected with a plug as yours seems to be. As an electrician, the term extension cord means one that has a plug on one end and a receptacle for the female version on the other. But to my knowledge there is no regulation or rule that states what each term must mean when used.Is an extension the same as a regular power cord? The terms seem to be used interchangeably?
To me a power cord is anything that can be plugged into a socket. The originating end can be hard wired into an appliance.Another question. Newbe here. Is an extension the same as a regular power cord? The terms seem to be used interchangeably?
I had a 30 amp SUPERFLEX.. not only easier to wrangle. but cold did not stiffen it.So you pull into a campsite. 30 amp power. You use you dog bone 30 amp to 50 then use your 50 amp cable. Or do you carry a 30 amp cable that is easier to handle? Then have another dog bone at the trailer. I’m so confused. Thanks
Interesting! I have never encountered that one.This is particularly handy for campgrounds that have a policy of 50 amp coaches being required to use 50 amp sites at a higher nightly rate,
I've stayed at just a few parks that insisted on payment for a 50 amp hookup for 50 amp rigs regardless of whether you used a 30 amp adapter or not. When I asked, I was told it's because too many people wait until dark and then plug into the 50 amp outlet. True? I have no idea...I carry a 20 ft 30 amp cable just for such occasions so that I don't have to drag the big heavy 50 amp cable out of the bay, this leaves the 50 amp cable, dogbone, end end of the 30 amp cable inside the electrical bay. This is particularly handy for campgrounds that have a policy of 50 amp coaches being required to use 50 amp sites at a higher nightly rate, which I think is insane if you are living within 30 amp output capacity.
Yeah, that's exactly how I have the setup for "George"My 50 amp cord is attached to the motorhome, so the dog bone at the power stanchion is the way I go. I do carry a 30 amp extension cord though, along with a 50 amp cord. If I need more than the attached cord to reach a 30 amp outlet, then I do use the lighter 30 amp cord of course.
Well, If I'm paying for the 50 amp site, I might as well use the 50 amps connection.I've stayed at just a few parks that insisted on payment for a 50 amp hookup for 50 amp rigs regardless of whether you used a 30 amp adapter or not. When I asked, I was told it's because too many people wait until dark and then plug into the 50 amp outlet. True? I have no idea...
Oh, I agree if I'm paying for 50 amp anyway. If nothing else, it's simpler to just plug into the 50 amp outlet instead of pulling out the 30 amp dog bone. About the only time I use the dog bone at 50 amp sites is if there's an issue with the 50 amp outlet that needs servicing. Most recently that was a simple bad breaker swap and was fixed within an hour of our reporting it.Well, If I'm paying for the 50 amp site, I might as well use the 50 amps connection.
It's handy for the times when we are running A/C and then my wife or my long haired teenaged son - lol -decide to use the blowdryer.
I would agree. I have never been asked what size my RV's power plug is, only if I wish 30a or 50a. It may be happening as we have downsized and no longer have a 50a RV, but in the 14 years we owned one it never happened to me and I frequently went with 30A when power needs were low.I just don't see a point in paying for a 50 amp site when a 30 amp will do fine,