Is there an alternative to the stock 50 amp cable that is manageable? I am sure that 25 feet is ample for most applications. Is there a light weight alternative?
Jayhawk 29,First off what type of rv do you have? And how many ac units? Thats the starting point for us. When you say a 25 foot cord would work, this may be the case if you are mainly staying in one place for an extended length of time. But the plug in location on your rv really should be considered if you are considering only carrying the 25 foot cord. You can make up a 30 amp cord with special ends on them that can be adapted to the 50 amp male plug on one end and the female plug on the other end. I use this setup for a 125 30 amp generator.
There is certainly an alternative. You can get a cord reel, as was suggested. You can only pick up a few feet at a time. Or you could buy a high quality cord plug, and cord receptacle that match the one on your existing cord. Cut the cord at whatever length you feel you can handle and will suit your needs from the RV to the pedestal, and install them. Although it may be more convenient, plugs and receptacles are higher failure rate than the cord.Is there an alternative to the stock 50 amp cable that is manageable? I am sure that 25 feet is ample for most applications. Is there a light weight alternative?
AMAZON has multiple lengths available so it all depends on how much you want to spend.Is there an alternative to the stock 50 amp cable that is manageable? I am sure that 25 feet is ample for most applications. Is there a light weight alternative?
AZDIESELPIG,Even a 50 footer 50 amp is only 35 lbs...that's like carrying two twelve packs of your beverage of choice! I kid I kid, I get it tho, as we get older things get a little more difficult to do.
They do take a little work getting them wound up when its cold when we had our bumper pull. I am spoiled now since out 36SSWS has an electric cable spool.
For your unit I would stick with a 50 foot cord on a spool from the front generator bay if you don't have a generator.
Is there an alternative to the stock 50 amp cable that is manageable? I am sure that 25 feet is ample for most applications. Is there a light weight alternative?