Did you hear about the guy who got arrested for eating batteries? He’ll be charged by morning.
OK, all jokes aside, we’d like to know: When you travel in your RV do you carry a 30-amp or 50-amp extension cord with you? Yes? No? Both?
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Advised by the wise, carry the spare water hose, dump hose , power cord and tire.
You are right on! I would rather carry it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Same here! except for the 2nd spare tire…I bought better tires.
I didn’t until a trip to Alaska when the campsite had the electric at the front of the 38′ coach and on the opposite side to the electric hookup in the coach. Ever since I’ve carried a 50 amp extension cord and never had to use it, but I won’t be caught unprepared again.
50 Amp and used it once. Never leave home without it.
Have one of each. We have a 30 amp connection at the Strick and bricks , but we have a class A. Never leave home with out them.
We carry a 50 amp extension cord, but rarely need to use it. We also carry several
types of adapters, such as 50amp to 30amp…
Except mine’s a 30 amp extension cord, never have or needed to use it. Also carry a dog bone 50A to 30A.
I used to carry a 15 ft 50A extension. I don’t now because I replaced the 20 ft cord on Glendining reel with a 40 ft cord (don’t ask why this was necessary). It can now reach 20 ft in front or back of the coach, and even more side to side. Built in extension!
I carry a heavy duty 15A extension cord and adaptors. Have very seldom needed it.
We carry a 30′ 50amp cord and have used it 3 or 4 times in our 16 years full-timing. That said, we’re happy we had it, but its a pain to keep it with us.
Both, plus all the adapters.
15 amps is all I need for my trailer, 5,000 btu air conditioner, small fridge and instapot will all run with no problem. I do carry a 30 amp adapter plug for when the 15 amp receptacles are in bad shape which is about 1/3 of the time. I do have a 30 amp cord but don’t take it any more, I just don’t need it.
I always carry the adapter as well as an extension cord.
Actually, I carry three extensions: A 25 ft 50a for those full-hook up sites where the pedestal is just in the wrong place, a 50ft 30a for really challenging spots, and a 100′ 20a for places that just weren’t intended for camping, but there’s a handy wall outlet that can save running Genny and disturbing the peace. I have the appropriate dog-bones for each, and I’ve used them all!
I use the extra cord to reach our generator in the bed of our truck.
Since I went from 30A to 50A with the new 5er, I kept the old 30A extension and bought the appropriate connector. At least I have one and would be able to run one A/C…
We carry extensions for the 30 amp power cord, the fresh water hose, coax cable, and the stinky slinky. We have had several trips where we meticulously set up our rig and ended up exactly 12” short of the standard hose/ cable hook up.
I carry the same. I have needed all of them at one time or other.
I carry both 30 & 50 amp cords plus several adapters. Have needed both once in awhile and have also loaned out to fellow campers.
I do have a 30Amp ext-cord but only carry it when going to a location I am unfamiliar with. No sense carrying extra weight if I don’t have to as I don’t have a full size truck. I’m pulling with an SUV, I am under the max weight safely but don’t want to get used to taking stuff un-necessarily.
Mine is part of the rig. 30’. I do carry a 30 to 50 and a 15 to 20 adapter.
There is a small problem with the question. Our coach was made with a 30foot power cable attached. While I do have an extension for the 50 amp cable. I rarely carry it because it is rare that it is needed.
Maybe you should ask how long the cable supplied with the RV is, and how often is it adequate to the purpose?
Hardwired with 50AMP. Carry a 30AMP adapter.
I carry a 15 foot 50 amp extension and 30 amp adapters.
I carry 2-15′ 50amp cords, plus adapters for every situation. Seldom need the 30′ of a full length cord, plus don’t need the resistance of unneeded cord.
The question was EXTENSION cord. That means a separate from the hard wired or a plugin as some RV’s have.
depending where I go, I carry one extra or 2 if i have not been to the park previously. Some parks have double hookups which may be a little more than you fixed cord will reach.
Like everyone else, I have dogbone adapters for 10A and 30A to my 50A power cable, but so far I’ve had no need for a 50A extension cord. The 20ft hardwired cable that goes into my Watchdog EPS has been fine for 12 years of RV’ing. I do have a 20ft extension cable that I got for when I finally park my RV at home, and put in a 50A plug in my garage.Or, I may put in a whole pedestal, depends on where my sewer line is and if I place a dump connector.
We carry a 30-foot 50-amp extension cord. Thus, our effective distance between the RV and power pedestal is 55 (60?) feet. We also carry a 50-to-30-amp (30-to-50?) dogbone to allow us to use 30-amp service if 50-amp service is unavailable, or unneeded and cheaper.
My rv’s 25 ft cord was damaged at the 15 foot point when I bought it used. So I cut the cord and added new connectors so I have a choice of adding the 10 ft or my 25 ft extensions cords. I also carry a 25 ft 12 gauge cord that is rated for 20 amps. With adapters this can also be used but I have to watch my amp usage.
My rig is set up for 30 amp but I carry a 100′ 12 gauge 120 volt extension cord that’ll carry 20 amps as I don’t use much electric.
I am curious in the response to this question. How many people actually read the word “Extension” in your question? It is easy to answer, yes, of course I do until I read again and saw the word ‘Extension.” So again, I ask, how many people answered not seeing or reading the word “Extension Cord?” I carry a 50 foot, 30 amp extension cord plus a dog bone for 50-30 amps.
Over the years I can recall only one instance where an extension would have been useful. However, even in that instance I managed to park the rig so the power cord fit. Don’t see the need.
Had a 30 amp extension from my years in a 30 amp coach. Added a 15 foot 50 amp extension when we moved to a 50 amp coach. I also carry all the necessary adapters. Seldom need any of that stuff, but when I do it is really nice to reach into the bin and pull out just what I need. I think I used all of it in the past year. Escapade in Wyoming needed 50 amp extension to reach the outlet way behind the coach.