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Terryshirley · 05-17-2016, 07:13 PM

My 2012 bouncer classic has a 50 amp cord that is way too stiff. I think the fix would be to replace with rubber cord. Has anyone done that and where did you get the cord and make plug

Steve Ownby · 05-17-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Terryshirley

My 2012 bouncer classic has a 50 amp cord that is way too stiff. I think the fix would be to replace with rubber cord. Has anyone done that and where did you get the cord and make plug

Call these folks:

http://www.glendinningprods.com/

They make cord reels for high end coaches and the marine industry. I have one of there 50 amp cords. It was OEM on our 13 year old coach and it's like new. It's very flexible in cold weather.

tmw188 · 05-17-2016, 07:35 PM

You don't want most of the RV power cords poor quality outer jacket which makes them stiff. Look for 6ga 4wire SO cord. Commercial applications and can be used outdoors. Very flexible and a little smaller diameter. Expensive.

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Gary RVRoamer · 05-18-2016, 07:58 AM

Expect to pay more for a quality cord that uses a more-flexible covering. Here is one from Surge Guard (TRC corp).
RV FLEX50A - Super flexible 50A cords | Technology Research, LLC

Or buy SEOW or So grade cord with 6/3 conductors and 8/1 ground and wire on your own 50A plug. The Camco 50A replacement plug is a nice one:
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MSHappyCampers · 05-18-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

Call these folks:

Home - Glendinning Products

They make cord reels for high end coaches and the marine industry. I have one of there 50 amp cords. It was OEM on our 13 year old coach and it's like new. It's very flexible in cold weather.

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Easyrider · 05-18-2016, 05:33 PM

I'm not familiar with your RV, so this is only a uneducated question, but if the cord is stiff because it's cold outside, do you need 50 amps? I mean is the 50 amps mainly for the air conditioning, and if so could you get by with 30 amps and a 30 amp cord when it's cool outside? I never have problems with my 30 amp cord in cool weather, and the friends we camp with that have 50 amp RVs use 30 amp cords too.

vsheetz · 05-18-2016, 06:10 PM

If you are going to make your own cord a very handy feature is LEDs in the connector to indicate if power is present.

Mr_D · 05-18-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

Call these folks:

Home - Glendinning Products

They make cord reels for high end coaches and the marine industry. I have one of there 50 amp cords. It was OEM on our 13 year old coach and it's like new. It's very flexible in cold weather.

We have their rewind system and probably their cord as it's very flexible.

milasman · 05-20-2016, 09:04 AM

How does a 30 amp cord work on a 50 amp rig?

Steve Ownby · 05-20-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by milasman

How does a 30 amp cord work on a 50 amp rig?

There has to be an adapter of some description between the 30amp cord and the 50amp coach. Either a commercially made 30/50 adapter or a home brew. The one hot wire in the 30 amp cord must be wired to both L1 and L2 on the 50 amp side. The neutral and ground are straight through. If the 30 amp cord is dedicated to this job, you can wire a 50 amp female plug to the coach end of the cord.

twinboat · 05-20-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

There has to be an adapter of some description between the 30amp cord and the 50amp coach. Either a commercially made 30/50 adapter or a home brew. The one hot wire in the 30 amp cord must be wired to both L1 and L2 on the 50 amp side. The neutral and ground are straight through. If the 30 amp cord is dedicated to this job, you can wire a 50 amp female plug to the coach end of the cord.

Yes, that's how it works.

The problem is you now are running everything off 30 amps, rather then 50 X 2 = 100 amps of power.

An all electric MH may tax that to the point of blowing the breaker.

The right side shows the adaptor configuration.

milasman · 05-20-2016, 11:03 AM

Ok, not for me. I think a 50 amp coach should have a 50 amp cord. What happens when you plug in your 50 amp coach to a 50 amp station with your 30 amp cord? Your cord is now the weak link if you draw more than 30 amps.

tmw188 · 05-20-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by milasman

Ok, not for me. I think a 50 amp coach should have a 50 amp cord. What happens when you plug in your 50 amp coach to a 50 amp station with your 30 amp cord? Your cord is now the weak link if you draw more than 30 amps.

That's why I would use the 50a chord with the proper adapter if only 30a is available. I'm sure is that is what most do. If you have to make or buy a new chord go 50a if that is what you rig needs. I just put in a 50a receptacle at home that way although I typically wouldn't always need it, it's there to run the AC and anything else while packing.

Steve Ownby · 05-20-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by milasman

Ok, not for me. I think a 50 amp coach should have a 50 amp cord. What happens when you plug in your 50 amp coach to a 50 amp station with your 30 amp cord? Your cord is now the weak link if you draw more than 30 amps.

No one suggested running a 30 amp cord with a 50 amp service. This thread started out about a 50 amp cord being hard to coil when cold and evolved to the question of using a 30 amp service in cold weather since the airs wouldn't be used. The purpose was the leave the 50 amp cord coiled and use the 30 amp cord and service in this condition.