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Old 06-21-2018, 03:23 AM   #4
flybouy
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When it comes to wire there are 2 ratings that are controled by 2 different factors. 1. is amp rating which is controled by the conductor size, the smaller the guage ( which means a larger conductor, just like a 12 guage shotgun shell is larger than a 16 guage) And 2 the voltage rating that is controlled by the insulation surrounding the conductor(s). With that being said, it could be a matter of how it was advertised as by the label they are both UL listed either on is fine. Now my question. Why 2 extension cables? If you are planning on using both with the cable that came with the camper then you may have a problem as 30 amp via a #10 wire is good for a maximum of 50 feet. If your extending that cable to 75' then you need to go one conductor size larger.
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