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06-03-2016, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Key West, FL and TGO
Posts: 219
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50 Amp Extension Cord
Hello to all and thank you in advance!
What do you recommend as far as length for an extension cord?
We are busy gathering stuff as our coach is officially on it's way to NIRVC!
Chris & Barb
Key West, FL
2017 Cornerstone 45B on it's way for delivery!
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06-03-2016, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
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So far I have not needed one for the Entegra. I have a 30 amp extension cord I picked up years ago and have never used it. However it is easy to carry if I ever need one.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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06-03-2016, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,915
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I have a 10 foot 50 amp extension cord but have never had to use it at a campground. Just had to use it at our office in Alabama when we were there. They are expensive, so unless you know specifically somewhere you will need that extended length ... I'd hold off purchasing one. JMHO
Lynn
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Lynn & (Dan in spirit  ) Fur kids Carl & Alvin
Full time - home base is Myakka River Motorcoach Resort in Port Charlotte, FL
2015 Entegra Anthem 44B with HWH Active Air
2021 Grand Cherokee Summit
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06-03-2016, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Appalachian Campers Mid Atlantic Campers Coastal Campers Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2015
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I carry a 50' 50Amp extension cord. There's times I want to park to have a great view, and don't want to be restricted by cord length.
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DaveB, Raleigh, NC
2015 Tiffin RED 33AA, w/Honda CRV
VMSpc, Magnum BMK/ARC50
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06-03-2016, 06:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Troy Mo
Posts: 1,951
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I have either 25 or 30 ft. Used it once, but like a lot of things you don't need it until you do. I believe on Amazon it was $105, but I've had it for 3-4 years. They are certainly heavy. Mine came with a Velcro strap with handle. Noel
Camco 55194 50 AMP 15' PowerGrip Extension Cord
by Camco
4.8 out of 5 stars 187 customer reviews
Found the above on Amazon for $56
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06-03-2016, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
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I have a 40' 50 amp extension cord, but I have never used it. About the only time I could see using it is if you were with another RV'er and wanted to park opposite each other so you would be door to door. I got it for free otherwise I wouldn't have bought one.
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Mike & Charlotte
2014 Newmar Canyon Star 3610
Orange County, California
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06-03-2016, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, La
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A few years ago I uses two ext. cords a 25' and 30' for approx. 2 wks. I had to replace starting capacitor in both air conditioners. Other that starting cap. no other problems and both ac appear to be ok now. Was it caused by ext cords???
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06-03-2016, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 31,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darwin
A few years ago I uses two ext. cords a 25' and 30' for approx. 2 wks. I had to replace starting capacitor in both air conditioners. Other that starting cap. no other problems and both ac appear to be ok now. Was it caused by ext cords???
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If there was a properly working Electric Engagement System (EMS) installed on the MH, it would not have let bad power from a faulty extension cord to reach the A/C's. Start capacitors go out from age, very normal.
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Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
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06-03-2016, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Louisiana
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In ~ 16 months, had one RV park with 50a box 6-7 feet behind rear of coach. Another SITUATION where box was right at tow bar hitch position and the built in power cord just made it. I would recommend you carry a short 25' spare cord. You may never need it until you do need it. Mine is 50A.
Gary
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2019 Cornerstone 45B, X15-605hp, Imperial, Spartan K3,
2013 Honda CR-V toad, Demco Excali-Bar II,
Demco Baseplate, Demco Toad Light system, 73 de W5FI
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06-03-2016, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2014
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We have a 50' 50 amp cord. Too heavy to carry by myself but really come in handy at times.
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Gordon and Janet
Tour 42QD/InTech Stacker
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06-03-2016, 07:17 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 19,417
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I also carry a 50' 50amp, heavy but glad I have it. Used it this spring when site was flooded forcing me to park too far from pedestal. Used every bit of the length.
Last summer also could have used it at a campground with poorly placed pedestals. Forced me to park in and awkward way and still had to stretch my existing cord all the way out.
Steve
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2002 Newmar Mountain Aire 4095
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06-03-2016, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 598
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Bought a 50' 50amp cord via walmart.com. Couldn't find it cheaper.
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Tim and Gracie with Sadie and Tucker (RIP)
2016 Outlaw 37RB
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06-04-2016, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Key West, FL and TGO
Posts: 219
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Thanks for all the great replies!!
Chris & Barb
Key West, FL
2017 Cornerstone 45B on it's way!
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06-04-2016, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Foley AL
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I have a 20 ft. extension. Use it about once per year.
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