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My 30 amp cord is very flexible in warm weather, not so much in cold. Like most rubber/plastic (covered) items they get stiff and/or brittle as the temperature drops.
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Most thermoplastic cords will be very stiff in cold weather. Rubber (synthetic - no one uses real rubber these days) remains flexible in all weather, but is more expensive.
More than you want to know about cord:
S types without the "J" are 600v Extra Hard Usage Service Grade.
SJ types are 300v Junior Hard Service Grade.
Code does not specify which cord type (S or SJ) is required for an RV, only length (minimum of 25'). Although SJ cords are lighter & less expensive, they are more easily damaged. Type S cords have thicker jackets, more fillers, and are much tougher (most could be used as a tow chain).
Either can be made with a thermoplastic or synthetic rubber jacket. Thermoplastic insulations are less expensive, but most get very stiff when cold, while synthetic rubber are flexible warm or cold, but cost quite a bit more than thermoplastic. To add even more confusion, there are Thermoset cord types that can have good cold flexibility.
The "O" stands for oil resistant and can be added to either weight cord.
An additional "O" stands for Outdoor, a "W" for weather resistant. If there is a "T" in the cord description, it will be thermoplastic, however some thermoplastic cords leave out the "T".
Carol Wire produces both an S & SJ "Super Vu-Tron" rubber cord, however #10 is the largest size available on a standard order. This is an extremely flexible cord even below freezing.
Coleman Wire manufactures
Seoprene 105 SEOOW & SJEOOW cord that is rated as extremely flexible at cold temperatures, and is available in sizes large enough for a 50 amp RV.
More information about the different types & nomenclatures at
LEX Products and
Coleman Wire.
Lastly, most of the cord you can purchase at your local big box hardware store will be thermoplastic. You will need to go to a real electrical supplier and explain your problem in order to get the better quality cords, and they will not be inexpensive.