Using a 30A Extension Cord

[KDHfan]

Would using a 25' extension cord reduce the amount of amps available to me? The cost difference between a 25' extension cord and a 50' direct cord is well over $100. I was wondering how many here use an extension cord and if you notice any drop in available power?
I am prepping for an 11-day camping trip at an electric only campground. It's our family favorite... huge sites, clean and no-alcohol allowed (but more like no alcohol visible)... so very family friendly. With the sites so big and staying so long, i want to be able to set up exactly where i want, rather than where my power cord will allow. Opinions?
Thanks!

[youroo]

No noticeable drop if its a (Good 30A Cord)! Youroo!!

[fonzie]

Using a 25' extension cord will not reduce your amperage. The longer cord you use the more voltage loss will occur but this should not be a concern here. That is what I use and no issues.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by youroo

No noticeable drop if its a (Good 30A Cord)! Youroo!!

Originally Posted by fonzie

Using a 25' extension cord will not reduce your amperage. The longer cord you use the more voltage loss will occur but this should not be a concern here. That is what I use and no issues.

Ditto, and as fonzie stated, the longer cord, the more voltage loss you may incur (not amps)

[KDHfan]

Thanks all.

FR Forums... better than google!

[TURBS]

This should help.

Voltage drop calculator.

http://www.southwire.com/support/vol...calculator.htm



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[katkt]

Originally Posted by f1100turbo

This should help.

Voltage drop calculator.

Voltage Drop Calculator



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I'd imagine, by the time you got to 10awg, the loss wouldn't be worth talking about, with a 50 foot run.