Dr Russell Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Has anyone installed a lighter shore power cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Dwight, Sorta hard to understand exactly what you mean by "lighter". 50 amp RV shore power cords HAVE to have 6 gauge for each wire, Load 1, Load 2, Neutral and Ground. The longer the cord the heavier it will be when all coiled up. The best cable for 50 amp shore cords are ones labeled SOOW. They stay flexible even in frigid weather. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel & Susanna Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 A lighter cable with smaller internal wires (ie 10, 12, or 16 gauge) will not provide the required voltage to your AC units, fridge, etc. Stay with your original power cord with the required 6 gauge internal wires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr046 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I run a 14 gauge extension cord at home just to keep the batts fresh and fridge on and plug it into the 50A cord inside the storage bay. No AC, Elec hot water or other energy gobbling devices. And I throttle back the on-board energy management system to 15A to make sure I don't overtax the system. I doubt it could handle much more than 10A as it's 100 ft long. It's also the same cord my dad used for shore power on boating trips in the 1960's. Nostalgia is a precious thing. - bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I thought they all came in black. Chuck B 2004 Windsor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwhittle Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I used this. Southwire 19190008 6/3 & 8/1 SEOW 50 Amp, 125/250-Volt Outdoor Extension Cord CA-Style CS63 Twist-Lock, Custom Blended Jacket, Extra Hard Usage Cord, 100-Feet, 100-Foot, BlackMore information: I removed the connectors and got enough installed that I have 50ft outside the coach when it is all out of the powered Glendinning cord that drops into a container. It is much smaller diameter and more flexible than the original Glendinning cable. Glendinning has different sized drive rollers for the smaller diameter cable. It is normally priced around $300, not the current $500+ it is currently showing. Check for other sources. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cherry Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Chuck B said: I thought they all came in black. Chuck B 2004 Windsor Chuck, Need your help on a 2002 Windsor. Please go here....and read and assist if you can... Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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