Length of power cords

[Keystoned]

So after reading many threads, here is my dilemma.
Our 5W has 50A service with the locking connector, but only one AC unit and I don't see adding another as the height would be way over 13.5' and we rarely plug in anyway.
It came with a 30', 50A locking cord and adapters for both 20 and 30 amps extensions. I think 30A is the most we will need. So far, so good.
My question is of a practical experience nature.
How often have folks here been burned by only have a 25' long extension cord? This is the most common length I see for sale.
Do I really need a 50' or even 30' cord? The port is near the rear of the 5W...and this would be the only 30A cord I would carry.
Thanks in advance!

[NH_Bulldog]

We typically find ourselves using the 25’ extension 2-3 times a year. About as many times as we need a second hose for water. We don’t always camp with hook-ups and we don’t always need the extra cord or hose, but when we do it’s handy to have them. In fact, I would say we loan out our extras just as many times to others who were not as prepared as us.

[tech740]

25 feet from the rear is usually not an issue for us. Are you looking at one of these? Its a cord that is lighter because it is 30 amp but has a 50 amp locking end at the RV.
https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-14436-Power-30-Amp-Locking/dp/B00269HEKM?th=1

[Keystoned]

Since I have locking adapters for both 20 and 30A cords I was thinking of getting just a normal 30A RV cord and save a few bucks and pounds compared to the 50A beast. The adapter adds another foot.
Like this;
https://www.campingworld.com/25%27-30-amp-power-grip-rv-extension-cord-27989.html

[flybouy]

If you "really need" any length of shore cable depends on the campground layout. I've seen it where I needed every inch of 50' and I've seen it where the connection is 5' away from the inlet on the side of our camper. What I will say is this, I'd rather look around during the "off season" and find an extension "on sale" and have it readily available than not have it and be faced with the choice of the leaving, the charity of others, or purchasing an extremely over priced one in the campground store. JMHO

[sourdough]

I used to carry 2 25' 50A cables. Previously I had finally migrated to a 50' 30A cable. 50' was too much, 2 25s are a pain to me. I now have a 36' 50A cable that seems to be just about perfect everywhere we go. I still have a shorter one but do my best not to have to use an extension. I don't know what all is available for 30A but I did find a 30' in a quick search. With that you could probably do a little faniggling in a site to make it work. As far as using 30A all the time when I had 50A, I would never go back to 30A again (as far as I know:) ) but we don't camp like we used to.

[dutchmensport]

On my current 5er (50 amp), it came with a 35 foot cord. My plug connection is in the very rear of the trailer. I now have a 50 foot - 50 amp extension (it has the 3 prongs at the mail end and 3 holes at the female end. With the 35, plus 50, I have 85 feet, and yes, I've used it many times. I also purchased another 25 foot 50 amp cord, which gives me combinations now of 25, 35, 75, and 85 feet.

In addition, I still have my 30 amp cords from my previous camper. Combined all 30 amp cords and I can stretch 120 feet. I also have the step downs and step-ups from 30 to 50 amp and 50 to 30 amp. I also carry a 50 amp Progressive surge protector (EMS) and a Hughes 30 amp Autoformer. I've covered for anything now. And yes, I did plug into a 20 amp house hold plug, ran 100 feet of 30 amp and plugged that into my 35 foot 50 amp at a relatives house last fall. We practiced "power management" again, just like when we had the travel trailer.

Yea, more is better. It's better to be prepared and not need, than need and don't have. We never camp on the same camp site twice. In over 35 years camping together, we've never stayed on the same campsite. Maybe same State Park, but never the same campsite. Every site is laid out different. You never know what you may end up with. Be prepared.

[notanlines]

Keystoned, I have two points to make. First, in my opinion, stay with the 20-25 foot 50 amp extension to tote around. Better to not have to deal with the voltage drop you'll experience with the 30 amp cord plus adapters.
Also, I believe your particular unit came braced for the additional AC unit. If this is so, then the 2nd air would not extend beyond the 13-6. I couldn't imagine having only one AC in your area.

[Roscommon48]

my 25 foot is fine...most of the time. you can always get a 50/30 amp adapter and just use a 30 amp cord.

[KRumm]

Buy this adapter...

https://www.amazon.com/Epicord-90-Degree-Dogbone-Adapter-indicator/dp/B07TLDWM4W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=50a+twist+to+30a+adapter&qid=1587645662&s=lamps-light&sr=1-2

And a 25’ 30a extension...

Together they make a standard 30a cord....

If you need 50’ cord plug your 50a cord and the 30a extension cord together with the 30a adapter you already have...

[Keystoned]

Thanks for all the responses. I should have mentioned we have 200W of solar to keep the batts charged and that we try to dry camp in moderate temps between 30-80 F.

KRumm, that is the kind of adapter I already have except for the 90* bend. I would need a dog bone adapter for the 30 to 50 joint.

Notanlines, good points but the second AC would be above the bedroom at the peak height of the 5W so I'm pretty sure it would be too high. Besides, we rarely plug in as stated in the beginning.

Dutchmensport, wow, that is lot of copper but yeah, better to have more than you need.

Others, still not sure I need my 30' 50A cord. Maybe a 50' 30A cord at most or 2x 25'. I actually listed my 50A in CL to trade for a 50' 30A but no bites yet. With my one AC, why would I need a 50A cord?

[flybouy]

I wish ours was 50 amp. With the air conditioner running it's a balancing act to run the microwave if there's any other load. So if the fridge and water heater is on electric and the air conditioner is running then it's maxed out on a 30 amp circuit. I use a 50A male to 30A female at the pedestal because the 50A receptical is typically in better condition than the 30A.

[sourdough]

Thanks for all the responses. I should have mentioned we have 200W of solar to keep the batts charged and that we try to dry camp in moderate temps between 30-80 F.

KRumm, that is the kind of adapter I already have except for the 90* bend. I would need a dog bone adapter for the 30 to 50 joint.

Notanlines, good points but the second AC would be above the bedroom at the peak height of the 5W so I'm pretty sure it would be too high. Besides, we rarely plug in as stated in the beginning.

Dutchmensport, wow, that is lot of copper but yeah, better to have more than you need.

Others, still not sure I need my 30' 50A cord. Maybe a 50' 30A cord at most or 2x 25'. I actually listed my 50A in CL to trade for a 50' 30A but no bites yet. With my one AC, why would I need a 50A cord?



I think Marshall pretty much summed up the answer to your highlighted question. In my previous post I mentioned that I would not go back to 30A and those are some of the reasons.

You mention that you generally don't camp where you need more than one AC. Realize that with that AC running you consciously have to decide what you will or won't turn on/use; same with the microwave, hair dryer, curling iron, coffee pot etc. We got so tired of that and popping a breaker, it is LITERALLY like trying to tow with an overloaded truck always deciding what you can or can't take/use because of those limitations. I hated having to do that in both situations. Remember that when using 30A service that is all you have....30A. When using 50A service you have 100A which makes ALL the difference in the world.

[GHen]

Our 291rsts 5wheel also has only one A/C unit.
We leave our 50 amp cord at home most of the time. Replaced it with a 25’ 30 amp and two 10’ extensions. The 25 is good enough for most places, I use an 10’ extension about 10% of our time, normally in big pull through spots and at home. Never used the second 10’ extension. If I could only take one cord, I would have a 30’, it would cover me for 98% of the spots and the last 2% I could just park a little closer to the pedestal.

[Keystoned]

I guess we camp differently. We consider it a hardship to have to plug in because we'd rather be where there is no electricity. Camping at high elevation in the summer does not require AC. We live at 5000' and go up from there usually. The main exception is getting caught in cold and wet weather where supplementing the propane heater with electricity can make or break the experience.
When we leave the house we figure were going off the grid and depending on 12v. If there is connectivity, that is just a bonus. Microwaved popcorn is a treat but that usually means we are not where we'd prefer to be. Now sometimes, hook ups just can't be avoided, like our S. Padre Island trip a year ago. While there we did find some spots with more space and privacy with no hook ups, like right next to the water, literally. That was awesome :) Just us and the birds and the surf.
I kind of like GHen's approach...

[sourdough]

I guess we camp differently. We consider it a hardship to have to plug in because we'd rather be where there is no electricity. Camping at high elevation in the summer does not require AC. We live at 5000' and go up from there usually. The main exception is getting caught in cold and wet weather where supplementing the propane heater with electricity can make or break the experience.
When we leave the house we figure were going off the grid and depending on 12v. If there is connectivity, that is just a bonus. Microwaved popcorn is a treat but that usually means we are not where we'd prefer to be. Now sometimes, hook ups just can't be avoided, like our S. Padre Island trip a year ago. While there we did find some spots with more space and privacy with no hook ups, like right next to the water, literally. That was awesome :)
I kind of like GHen's approach...



Yes we do (referencing red highlight). For many decades I camped "off the grid" and enjoyed it but no longer....it's not our cup of tea so to speak. And, how in the world would DW get to use her new washer and dryer?? :D

[Keystoned]

Just could not resist...lol
Funny story about those pics from SPI. The sand was so loose under the truck that I had to drain the fresh water from the TT and pour it where the tires would track us out on low tide. Worked like a charm but I had my doubts...call it an adventure!

[Keystoned]

Well guess what I think I've learned...50A service is really 2x 50A = 100A, from YouTube U. I thought I was comparing 30A to 50A but it's really 30 to 100, quite a difference. Each leg of a 50A cord can carry 50A, which matches the 2 50A circuit breakers in the trailer. Not sure what each 50A breaker feeds but I suspect each one has an AC lead, but only one is active on my 5W.
Also might have learned that circuit breakers are rated at only 80% for continuous use. So while a 30A breaker could start a 30A load, it's only good for 24A continuous. And 50A would be 40A continuous.
I'm not 100% on this yet but all of the above is leading me to keep my 30' 50A super heavy power cord and just get a 30A dog bone for when 50A is not available.

[JRTJH]

If you wonder what each leg of the 50 amp (100 amp total) feeds, you can open your power center and look at the arrangement. The "main input breaker" is in the middle. It's two 50 amp switches tied together. The smaller circuit breakers to the right of the main breaker are fed by the "right side of that double 50 amp breaker" and the smaller circuit breakers to the "left side of the double 50 amp breaker" are fed by the "other leg" of the input power cord.

Most (not all) 30/50 amp adapters and 50/30 amp adapters combine both legs of the input power so both are fed to the main power center 50 amp breaker in the power panel... In other words, if you're using a 30 amp power cord, you have 30 amps feeding the "100 amp input system" that 30 amps can be divided in any amount to either side of the double 50 amp breaker. It can be 30 amps to the right side (if there's no demand on the left side of the system) it could be the opposite or it could be any amount of amperage to either side...

Remember, with a 30 amp input, your "main power center 50 amp breaker will never trip. You are relying on the individual circuit breakers in the power center to protect the individual circuit wiring....

A caution, if you use a 50/30 amp adapter on the input end of your 30 amp cord and plug it into the 50 amp plug on the campground power plug, then use a 30/50 amp adapter on the trailer end of your 30 amp cord, plug that into your trailer, then you will have a 10 gauge 30 amp cord being protected by 50 amp circuit breakers....

IF (unlikely but possible) you have a shorted wire in the 30 amp cord, it could melt, catch fire, burn "to the ground" and neither of the 50 amp circuit breakers would trip.... So, think about cables, adapters, circuit breakers and what's protecting what.....

[GHen]

JRTJH, you are absolute right!
Campers always need to use the pedestal outlet that matches your shore power wire.
I think it’s 12 gauge to the 20 amp breaker
10 gauge to the 30 amp breaker
(Don’t know what the 50 amp is... two 10 gauge?)

[travelin texans]

Also DO NOT use the hockey puck adapters!!!! They are known to melt/short out if too much load, doesn't take much, is placed on it, good way to get shocked or worse. Use the appropriate doggone adapters.

[rhagfo]

JRTJH, you are absolute right!
Campers always need to use the pedestal outlet that matches your shore power wire.
I think it’s 12 gauge to the 20 amp breaker
10 gauge to the 30 amp breaker
(Don’t know what the 50 amp is... two 10 gauge?)

50 amp is 6 gauge.
As for cord length, I carry a 40’ SOOW 50 amp cord easy to store and lighter than the standard 50 amp cable. My 50 amp 40’ easily fits in a 3 gallon bucket even below freezing.

[JRTJH]

JRTJH, you are absolute right!
Campers always need to use the pedestal outlet that matches your shore power wire.
I think it’s 12 gauge to the 20 amp breaker
10 gauge to the 30 amp breaker
(Don’t know what the 50 amp is... two 10 gauge?)

Most of those "heavy 50 amp cables are "twisted copper 6 gauge with an 8 gauge ground. (total of three 6 ga and one 8 ga. Weight is the issue with that much wire !!!!!

[Keystoned]

If you wonder what each leg of the 50 amp (100 amp total) feeds, you can open your power center and look at the arrangement. The "main input breaker" is in the middle. It's two 50 amp switches tied together. The smaller circuit breakers to the right of the main breaker are fed by the "right side of that double 50 amp breaker" and the smaller circuit breakers to the "left side of the double 50 amp breaker" are fed by the "other leg" of the input power cord.

Most (not all) 30/50 amp adapters and 50/30 amp adapters combine both legs of the input power so both are fed to the main power center 50 amp breaker in the power panel... In other words, if you're using a 30 amp power cord, you have 30 amps feeding the "100 amp input system" that 30 amps can be divided in any amount to either side of the double 50 amp breaker. It can be 30 amps to the right side (if there's no demand on the left side of the system) it could be the opposite or it could be any amount of amperage to either side...

Remember, with a 30 amp input, your "main power center 50 amp breaker will never trip. You are relying on the individual circuit breakers in the power center to protect the individual circuit wiring....

A caution, if you use a 50/30 amp adapter on the input end of your 30 amp cord and plug it into the 50 amp plug on the campground power plug, then use a 30/50 amp adapter on the trailer end of your 30 amp cord, plug that into your trailer, then you will have a 10 gauge 30 amp cord being protected by 50 amp circuit breakers....

IF (unlikely but possible) you have a shorted wire in the 30 amp cord, it could melt, catch fire, burn "to the ground" and neither of the 50 amp circuit breakers would trip.... So, think about cables, adapters, circuit breakers and what's protecting what.....

Thanks, I am thinking of this type of dog bone adapter along with my 50A cord;
https://www.campingworld.com/power-grip-adapter-30a-male-to-50a-female-27988.html

I also considered the 45A type that combines a 30A and 15A feed, but learned it's a crap shoot as to which leg gets the 30 and which gets the 15...:facepalm:

Here is what my 50A ends look like;

[JRTJH]

Thanks, I am thinking of this type of dog bone adapter along with my 50A cord;
https://www.campingworld.com/power-grip-adapter-30a-male-to-50a-female-27988.html

I also considered the 45A type that combines a 30A and 15A feed, but learned it's a crap shoot as to which leg gets the 30 and which gets the 15...:facepalm:

Here is what my 50A ends look like;

I believe that CAMCO 30/50 amp adapter "connects the 30 amp power to both legs inside the 50 amp end of the plug... It will provide "up to 30 amps divided in any combination" to the trailer power center "main 50 amp breaker).

The "rub (fire/safety issue) comes in if you go to a campground that doesn't have 30 amp connections (many new campground power pedestals only have 50 amp plugs) or if the 30 amp campground plug is "wonky" or "broken" and you decide to also use a 30/50 amp adapter on the "campground end" of your 30 amp cord. IF YOU PLUG THE 30 AMP POWER CORD INTO THE 50 AMP PLUG ON THE CAMPGROUND POWER POLE then you have no protection for the 30 amp cord. It becomes a safety hazard/fire potential if it should fail internally, if someone cuts it with a lawn mower/weedeater or if there's an electrical surge that overloads the 30 amp cord but not the 50 amp breaker...

So, judicious use of such "shortcuts" are warranted.... I'm not suggesting that you don't do it, but if you do, know the risks associated so you don't blindly think you're being safe with a smaller cord, when you may not be safe at all.....

[Keystoned]

Confused...I don't have a 30A cord, it's a 50A cord. Am I missing something?
I would use the cord alone if 50A service is available or add the dog bone at the power pole if only 30A is available.

[JRTJH]

Confused...I don't have a 30A cord, it's a 50A cord. Am I missing something?
I would use the cord alone if 50A service is available or add the dog bone at the power pole if only 30A is available.

Your post #4: I was thinking of getting just a normal 30A RV cord and save a few bucks and pounds

And Post #11: Maybe a 50' 30A cord at most or 2x 25'. I actually listed my 50A in CL to trade for a 50' 30A but no bites yet. With my one AC, why would I need a 50A cord?

[rhagfo]

Keystones, keep in mind that an AC takes a bit of power, running a single AC on a 30 amp service limits other electrical devices you can use. In addition IF you put a 50 down to 30 dog bone at the pedestal and have a 50 amp service in the trailer, your light weight 30 cord can now be overloaded as your minimum protection is 50 amps.

[Keystoned]

So today I posted (#18) otherwise after learning more and deciding to stick with the 50A cord. And;
"I would use the cord alone if 50A service is available or add the dog bone at the power pole if only 30A is available."
What other choice would I have if the CG only has 30A?
The only other dog bone I've seen that might help has 2x 30A males going into a 50A female, on the outside chance there are 2x 30A available...
All this seems like overkill for us who hardly ever plug in at all, lol
Are you guys just effing with me?:flowers:

[GHen]

Confused...I don't have a 30A cord, it's a 50A cord. Am I missing something?
I would use the cord alone if 50A service is available or add the dog bone at the power pole if only 30A is available.


50 amp is the best cord if you’re using your ac or a couple electric heaters.
To save weight and room, I bought a 30 amp cord when I only use one ac or one heater or when I need a lot of power from the generator.
To save even more weight, I just use a 20 amp heavy duty regular extension cord when all I need to do is charge batteries, use the fridge or connect a generator to just charge up the batteries.

I have dog bones for the RV side of each of the lighter cords.

[JRTJH]

So today I posted (#18) otherwise after learning more and deciding to stick with the 50A cord. And;
"I would use the cord alone if 50A service is available or add the dog bone at the power pole if only 30A is available."
What other choice would I have if the CG only has 30A?
The only other dog bone I've seen that might help has 2x 30A males going into a 50A female, on the outside chance there are 2x 30A available...
All this seems like overkill for us who hardly ever plug in at all, lol
Are you guys just effing with me?:flowers:

If you're going to "add a 30 amp adapter" to the campground pedestal end of your 50 amp power cord, and plug that into the 30 amp plug on the pedestal, you'll be protected at the pedestal end by a 30 amp breaker.

If you decide to get a 50' long 30 amp shore power cord and plug it into the 30 amp receptacle on the pedestal, you'll be protected.

The issue comes when you use an adapter on the end of that 30 amp cord and plug it into the 50 amp plug on the pedestal. You've created a "fusible link" for the length of the 30 amp cord.

If you are using a 50 amp cord and a 30 amp adapter to plug it into the 30 amp receptacle, no problems as long as the cord pins and the receptacle pins are in good condition.

[Keystoned]

Thanks, the decision to stick to the 50A cord was made and shown in post 18. If someone had pointed out that 50A was really 100 close to post 1 then this thread would be much shorter...lol

[travelin texans]

So today I posted (#18) otherwise after learning more and deciding to stick with the 50A cord. And;
"I would use the cord alone if 50A service is available or add the dog bone at the power pole if only 30A is available."
What other choice would I have if the CG only has 30A?
The only other dog bone I've seen that might help has 2x 30A males going into a 50A female, on the outside chance there are 2x 30A available...
All this seems like overkill for us who hardly ever plug in at all, lol
Are you guys just effing with me?:flowers:

Some of the parks we've been to don't allow that double 30 to 50 amp adapter, apparently it's unsafe for some reason.
Have used a 30 to 50 doggone adapter with our 50 amp EMS connected to the 50 amp cord on numerous RV parks with never an issue.

[rlh1957]

It comes with 50A service which allows you to run more appliances at one time and for the possible addition of a second AC. We have several different gender and Amp dogbones to use anywhere the power available might be less than 50A.
At home I use a 30A to 50A adapter and my rig stays on 30A. Fridge and AC work great. Haven't tried the HW on electric with AC but it would be close. If you kick a breaker, you just go reset it and turn off one or the other of the high amp appliances. You can even plug your rig into a 15A/20A electrical supply and operate the electric fridge and tv/video, and keep batteries charged. You might even make a pot of coffee or use the Microwave, both depending on the wattage of the appliances. Hairdryer, probably not. It doesn't hurt your RV to run it on less amps, cause if you try to use more amps than the breaker can handle it will kick off.
You could get the 50A twist lock to 30A dogbone adapter and take a 30A cable with you instead of lugging that 50A cable around. AC will work and you will have less extra amps to run everything else... I believe they call it conserving power and prioritizing what doesn't have to be on at that time.

Some of the big class A with 50A circuits have different legs of the power line going to different places so some things may work and some may not on a 30A. Class A's may use the 50A to split out to use for 220V for dryer.
For longer trips we have adapters to use for 50A hookup or places that may only have a 30A site available. Nothing worse than traveling and finding you don't have the correct connector. The nearest shop to have one is 40 miles away or the camp store has one for quadruple the going price and it's been there so long even the dust on it has grown a beard.

Can you tell I am really needing to talk to people in the real world these days?

[Jerry S]

I guess I do not understand why if you have 50A service why you would would not want to take advantage of it. The few lbs. extra weight for any length of cable you get will not make a bit of difference. Many times you cannot run your AC and microwave at the same time with just 30A. I always use the 50A if available.

So after reading many threads, here is my dilemma.
Our 5W has 50A service with the locking connector, but only one AC unit and I don't see adding another as the height would be way over 13.5' and we rarely plug in anyway.
It came with a 30', 50A locking cord and adapters for both 20 and 30 amps extensions. I think 30A is the most we will need. So far, so good.
My question is of a practical experience nature.
How often have folks here been burned by only have a 25' long extension cord? This is the most common length I see for sale.
Do I really need a 50' or even 30' cord? The port is near the rear of the 5W...and this would be the only 30A cord I would carry.
Thanks in advance!

[Keystoned]

All I can say is read post #18...maybe this thread should be locked? It seems to have entered bizarro land...an endless loop.
Thanks for all the input.

[rodgebone]

I have two 30' 50 amp cords (one is locking, one is not); the connection is at the back of the trailer. also one A/C. after hundreds of campsites I've only needed the second cord once - it wasn't out of necessity but rather wanting to park in "just the right spot". 99.9% of the time I don't need it but still glad to have that extra cord for unexpected situations. The expense is justified despite the extra weight. I run on 50 amp hookups as much as possible so my theory is to keep it simple with two 50 amp cords & 20/30 amp dogbones/adapters (ONLY when 50 amp isn't available). This covers nearly all power/safety requirements and campsite layouts as I never stay in the same site twice.

[travelin texans]

It comes with 50A service which allows you to run more appliances at one time and for the possible addition of a second AC. We have several different gender and Amp dogbones to use anywhere the power available might be less than 50A.
At home I use a 30A to 50A adapter and my rig stays on 30A. Fridge and AC work great. Haven't tried the HW on electric with AC but it would be close. If you kick a breaker, you just go reset it and turn off one or the other of the high amp appliances. You can even plug your rig into a 15A/20A electrical supply and operate the electric fridge and tv/video, and keep batteries charged. You might even make a pot of coffee or use the Microwave, both depending on the wattage of the appliances. Hairdryer, probably not. It doesn't hurt your RV to run it on less amps, cause if you try to use more amps than the breaker can handle it will kick off.
You could get the 50A twist lock to 30A dogbone adapter and take a 30A cable with you instead of lugging that 50A cable around. AC will work and you will have less extra amps to run everything else... I believe they call it conserving power and prioritizing what doesn't have to be on at that time.

Some of the big class A with 50A circuits have different legs of the power line going to different places so some things may work and some may not on a 30A. Class A's may use the 50A to split out to use for 220V for dryer.
For longer trips we have adapters to use for 50A hookup or places that may only have a 30A site available. Nothing worse than traveling and finding you don't have the correct connector. The nearest shop to have one is 40 miles away or the camp store has one for quadruple the going price and it's been there so long even the dust on it has grown a beard.

Can you tell I am really needing to talk to people in the real world these days?

May need to check, but I'm thinking there's not a 220 volt circuit onboard RVs. I've had both types of laundry machines, combo & stackable separates, neither had a 220 volt dryer. Maybe some the million dollar + coaches have 220 available, but never been in one of those, nothing in my price range has had it.

[rlh1957]

I use my 50A when it's available. At home I've had a 30A for years using with my other rigs. I just never ran a 50A over for my current hookup since in the drive I just need one AC, fridge and battery charged.
And if you have never arrived at a campground just to find only 30A service available you are lucky. That's why I carry dogbone adapters of every flavor. I even have a dual 30A Y that will go to the 50A camper connection. One state park only has two 30A receptacles on the pedestal. You can use both with the Y splitter, or you can run your 50A rig on a 30A if you aren't equipped to make it.

[Keystoned]

OP here.
Well I have a 30' 50A cord and a 30A to 50A dog bone now for high power usage.
Also have a 15/20A to 50A locking adapter and some 15/20A power cord for low power usage.
At the risk of beating this horse to death, I think I'm set. :lol:

[CedarCreekWoody]

Keystoned: you're set! Wise choice.

[flybouy]

OP here.
Well I have a 30' 50A cord and a 30A to 50A dog bone now for high power usage.
Also have a 15/20A to 50A locking adapter and some 15/20A power cord for low power usage.
At the risk of beating this horse to death, I think I'm set. :lol:

What, no European conversion plug?:lol:

[Keystoned]

Don't even go there Mr. 50 Hurts...;)

[travelin texans]

My last 5er came with a 30' 50 amp cord, I cut it in half, removed the Marine twist end, added male/female ends to both valves & with the adapter pictured could use either 15' piece, which in most sites was all is that was needed & much lighter than a 30', or the 25' extension I had previously purchased.
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So in total I had 55' of cord + 1' for the adapter + another 1' of surge protector/EMS.

[rodgebone]

Keystoned OP here.
Well I have a 30' 50A cord and a 30A to 50A dog bone now for high power usage.
Also have a 15/20A to 50A locking adapter and some 15/20A power cord for low power usage.
At the risk of beating this horse to death, I think I'm set.

yer set. the q has been answered. maybe we can now talk about your favorite color?

[HDroadglide]

like stated by others it best to have a 25ft. Elec. cord and water hose JUST IN CASE.

[larryflew]

Like sourdough I use an odd length 30amp. Seller on Ebay sells cord by the foot. Asked if he could do the 50 connector on 30 amp cord. He said yes so I had him make a 35 footer. We use it for all our travels until we get to our 3 month Arizona stay at which time I hook up with the 50 amp because at some point we will need both A/Cs.

Would be this one but it was less than $70 on Feebay

https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-14436-Power-30-Amp-Locking/dp/B00269DMV2?th=1

[flybouy]

Keystoned

yer set. the q has been answered. maybe we can now talk about your favorite color?

Really? :facepalm:I don't think so. :lol:We have more urgent matters to settle like plain or peanut m&m's, coke or pepsi, almond joy or mounds......
:popcorn:

[JRF16]

It seems like parks are doing a much better at locating services in recent years. When we started snowbirding nine years ago a second cord or hose was needed frequently. In the past couple of years I can only think of once or twice when a second twenty five foot cord was needed. For water hose I use a ten and twenty foot which are sometimes combined plus an extra twenty five just in case. Fifteen foot sewer hose comes up being too short on a regular basis.

Twenty six foot Outback with water at rear, electric over axles and sewer in front of axles.

[Keystoned]

Peanut, Dr. Pepper and almond joy...;)

[rodgebone]

Peanut, Dr. Pepper and almond joy...

if Dan's going to do it so I am: Peanut M&Ms, Rum & Coke and Almond Joy. and my favorite color is maroon

[notanlines]

Everything y'all mentioned except Pepsi, and my color of course is ruby red.

[JRTJH]

Why pay for an Almond Joy and only get a Mounds ????

As for color: Anything but Creech Brown... Those that were "in the era" know perfectly well about that color.....

[Keystoned]

Everything y'all mentioned except Pepsi, and my color of course is ruby red.

I'm guessing your truck is RR? I like emerald green but my car is RR and bends necks when it is clean...:cool: