50 Amp Cord

[UTRod]

Does anyone have a good site for purchasing a 50 amp 100ft cord? Wanting to buy a 100ft cord right now so that I can supply power to trailer while it is parked at my house.

Thanks
Chris

[UTRod]

I didn't describe what I was wanting to do very well I want to be able to full power my trailer so that I can use it for a place for over night guest if need be are to just get ready to go for a trip I found a cord online for around $600 didn't know if anyone else might have suggestions on a place to look for a 50 amp 100 ft cord.

[Bob Landry]

Standard size wire for 50A is #6. #12 is only rated for 20A. Anyone who says they have been good with #12 on a 50A circuit has been very lucky that they haven't started a fire. You would have to do some careful energy management to do it with #12, especially at 100'. Even at maintaining the load at 20A, I would go a size larger at that distance.

[smiller]

I've done 20 amps at 100' with 10-gauge and voltage drop was acceptable, don't think I go with any lighter gauge though. 20 amps @ 240 is probably plenty for most uses, as long as you don't have any excessive A/C or heating loads.

[mikell]

I would run underground wire to a 50 amp plug that cost $30 give or take. I would think $150 should handle it

[JRTJH]

I'd suggest the following:

Southwire 14782702 UF-B Underground Feeder Cable, 6/3 AWG, 125 ft $286
part number 14-50R. (50 Amp Female Plug) $28
10 sticks of 1" gray conduit $20
Appropriate size gray plastic box to house plug $8
50Amp 220V circuit breaker (to fit your box) $15
6' 4x4 pressure treated post $10

Hire an electrician if you're not handy doing the wiring, but you can easily dig a trench, run the cable through the conduit (run each 10' piece, then glue them together after the wire is in each piece), install the plug in an appropriate box on a 4x4 pole next to your RV, If you already have a 50 AMP outlet outside, you can just wire the new cable into that outlet and not have to go to the circuit breaker panel in the house.

then you can plug in without having an extension cord run across the top of the ground. You'll find that over the summer, having to move that monster to mow, or worse yet, possibly driving over it and damaging it just isn't worth the hassle.

The materials to do it permanently will run about 1/3 less than buying an extension cord. And, if you've never moved a 50 amp cord that's 100' long, you might want to buy a tractor to pull it out to the RV (not really that bad, but it is heavy)

Once you have the wiring permanently installed, you're golden and won't need to mess around with extension cords.

Just one guy's opinion, others may differ.

[dbrinklow]

If you want a true 50 amp supply for the TT this requires a 4 wire connection. 2 hots a neutral and a ground.

Use this only if the TT is designed for a 50 amp feed. Otherwise wire for a 30 amp feed with 3 wire configuration.

[byrdr1]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

I'd suggest the following:

Southwire 14782702 UF-B Underground Feeder Cable, 6/3 AWG, 125 ft $286
part number 14-50R. (50 Amp Female Plug) $28
10 sticks of 1" gray conduit $20
Appropriate size gray plastic box to house plug $8
50Amp 220V circuit breaker (to fit your box) $15
6' 4x4 pressure treated post $10

Hire an electrician if you're not handy doing the wiring, but you can easily dig a trench, run the cable through the conduit (run each 10' piece, then glue them together after the wire is in each piece), install the plug in an appropriate box on a 4x4 pole next to your RV, If you already have a 50 AMP outlet outside, you can just wire the new cable into that outlet and not have to go to the circuit breaker panel in the house.

then you can plug in without having an extension cord run across the top of the ground. You'll find that over the summer, having to move that monster to mow, or worse yet, possibly driving over it and damaging it just isn't worth the hassle.

The materials to do it permanently will run about 1/3 less than buying an extension cord. And, if you've never moved a 50 amp cord that's 100' long, you might want to buy a tractor to pull it out to the RV (not really that bad, but it is heavy)

Once you have the wiring permanently installed, you're golden and won't need to mess around with extension cords.

Just one guy's opinion, others may differ.

i like this option best. I have a 30amp wired since the popup days. I use one of the marinco 30 amp cords with a built in male 50A end. It goes straight on the 50a end of the camper and plugs straight into the 30a box on the house. One day I may upgrade the house plug but this set up works for all my household needs. Plus it keeps my 30ft 50a cord nice and safe in the camper.
(of subject)I did buy the 90 degree angle 50a cord set for my Christmas present from my grandson. He gives great presents to paw-paw..
but unless you are running more than one ac or one heater the 30 amp will work for most things.
JMHO
randy

[SAD]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

I'd suggest the following:

Southwire 14782702 UF-B Underground Feeder Cable, 6/3 AWG, 125 ft $286
part number 14-50R. (50 Amp Female Plug) $28
10 sticks of 1" gray conduit $20
Appropriate size gray plastic box to house plug $8
50Amp 220V circuit breaker (to fit your box) $15
6' 4x4 pressure treated post $10

Hire an electrician if you're not handy doing the wiring, but you can easily dig a trench, run the cable through the conduit (run each 10' piece, then glue them together after the wire is in each piece), install the plug in an appropriate box on a 4x4 pole next to your RV, If you already have a 50 AMP outlet outside, you can just wire the new cable into that outlet and not have to go to the circuit breaker panel in the house.

then you can plug in without having an extension cord run across the top of the ground. You'll find that over the summer, having to move that monster to mow, or worse yet, possibly driving over it and damaging it just isn't worth the hassle.

The materials to do it permanently will run about 1/3 less than buying an extension cord. And, if you've never moved a 50 amp cord that's 100' long, you might want to buy a tractor to pull it out to the RV (not really that bad, but it is heavy)

Once you have the wiring permanently installed, you're golden and won't need to mess around with extension cords.

Just one guy's opinion, others may differ.

Best idea. Rated for the service (if needed). Is only heavy one time (when installed). And doesn't have to be put away (like when mowing!).

[gduff]

A few years ago we decided to make our own RV site at home as we live out in the country. I hired most of the Landscaping out (Dozer, Excavator). We did not pave the site, just stone. We have water, sewer, satellite TV and 50 amp electric. At the time our camper was 30a but I decided to run 50a in case we ever traded up. We recently purchased a 2013 Montana so I am glad I did that. The trench is about 150' from the source and I ran 4-3 and grounded at the hook-up box with the typical 8' brass rod. I purchased a 50 amp RV box from a supplier for RV parks. Also have a separate grounded 50 amp box at the source from the house. I also ran the direct TV cables in a separate conduit to eliminate any electrical interference. We even get Wi-Fi from our home network as we are close enough to the S&B. I am able to run everything without any problems. In the summer we pretty much “full-time" in the back 40 when we are not traveling. We are very happy with the results.

[Carl n Susan]

This is a 10 year old post.

[markcee]

Originally Posted by Carl n Susan

This is a 10 year old post.

Yeah! Was wondering about that myself. LHaven bored and doing a late night forum archive deep dive!

[LHaven]

Originally Posted by Carl n Susan

This is a 10 year old post.

Actually, the post to which I was replying was made just yesterday. Looks like the mods agreed it was advertising spam and removed it. You probably never saw it.

[markcee]

Originally Posted by LHaven

Actually, the post to which I was replying was made just yesterday. Looks like the mods agreed it was advertising spam and removed it. You probably never saw it.

Yep, must be right. I was wondering about the links you mentioned.

[LHaven]

[Edit: The post this replies to is no longer there. I guess the mods agreed it was spam and removed it.]

There are so many gotchas in this post.

The link isn't to Amazon. The product at the link doesn't have a twist-lock connector, at least not as pictured. Its gauge is 6/8, not 12 (which would be vastly undersized). The manufacturer rates it at 50A not 15, which would be ludicrous for a "50 amp cord." The "100ft extension cord" sold there is really a three-pack of their 36ft cord.

"so you can plug into any standard outlet without worrying about whether it's female or male" makes zero sense. Neither does "you can leave it outside all year long. This will help prevent corrosion and rusting of the metal parts in the weather." (Leaving it inside would always be better than outside.)

Finally, the wattage math is wrong, as a 50A cord carries 240V (2 circuits x 120V), but wattage isn't a useful parameter for a trailer anyway.

Add to all this the observation that it's the poster's first post, and my conclusion is: spam.

[wiredgeorge]

Originally Posted by LHaven

"so you can plug into any standard outlet without worrying about whether it's female or male" makes zero sense. Neither does "you can leave it outside all year long. This will help prevent corrosion and rusting of the metal parts in the weather." (Leaving it inside would always be better than outside.)

I can't answer this question because I am not a biologist.