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xrated · 12-05-2017, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by twinboat

Maybe he wants to extend from the RV receptacle.

That would serve no practical purpose that I can think of. You would still have to use the original power cord that came with the trailer to be able to plug in at a standard RV power pedestal......or make another short cord with the twistlock on one end and a NEMA 14-50P on the other end

xrated · 12-05-2017, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mudpuppy

He said he wanted twist lock with locking rings not blade connectors.

Can you explain to me how that would be able to plug in at a campground....our anywhere that has the standard NEMA 14-50R style receptacle?

xrated · 12-05-2017, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Clomok

So to clear up some confusion, I want to make a modular 50amp cord using locking adapters not blade style, total length of around 30’. So to do this I need to make a cord with a twist lock, male end and a twist lock female end, with locking rings. They make them for marine applications but are 600+ but are still plastic coated, I’d like to make it with SO or SJO wire

I need a complete cord set, that’s why I’m exploring this option

Can you explain what you are going to use it for? Plugging in at a campground? Plugging up to a large generator?

mudpuppy · 12-05-2017, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by xrated

Can you explain what you are going to use it for? Plugging in at a campground? Plugging up to a large generator?

It sounds like he wants to extend the TT end of the cord not the pedestal end. I would do the same as twist locks are more secure, water resistant, and streamlined vs the pedestal end. I would do the same if I could find a cost effective way to do it.

Winemaker2 · 12-05-2017, 05:19 AM

I would keep an eye on eBay.
25 ft twist lock cords are fairly common and usually cheaper than buying components.
Also a molded plug will be more water resistant than the component ones.

325BH · 12-05-2017, 06:14 AM

Try this:

https://www.marinescreens.com/marinc...SABEgLBLPD_BwE

Or this:

https://www.starmarinedepot.com/hubb...iABEgK68PD_BwE

Or this :

https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Hubbell...jqeniramsegdoh

Scottybdivin · 12-05-2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 325BH

Try this:

https://www.marinescreens.com/marinc...SABEgLBLPD_BwE

Or this:

https://www.starmarinedepot.com/hubb...iABEgK68PD_BwE

Or this :

https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Hubbell...jqeniramsegdoh

Wow! $300 - $800? I made my 50' #6-4 SO extension cord (like Xrated) for under $100. I get it that twist locks may be better but I'm not sure how much better you really need to be, than a standard 50A extension cord. K.I.S.S.

Clomok · 12-05-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 325BH

Take a look at this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002899ZC...a-311588504584

That is 100 feet, but you get the idea. Search for 50 amp generator cords. I have several for my big home generators. I think mine are 30 feet or so. Lot cheaper than 100 feet!

Yea, that’s exactly what I’m looking for, then use these on the pedestal side. Or whatever style plug I need

https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Wiring/M...0-3050DBK.html