50 amp power cord alternative

High Desert · 07-31-2016, 12:55 PM

For those of you tired of wrestling the snake of a 50 amp cord out to plug 110 ac in to charge batteries, here is an alternative you may not be aware of. It is a 50 amp to 15 amp plug, made by Camco, sold by Amazon that solves wrestling the power cord problem. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Priced at $29.99, this is a lot cheaper than the RV supply stores asking $80 plus for 50 amp to 15 amp pigtails. Mine is on order and is shipped out of Los Angeles.

NMWildcat · 07-31-2016, 01:07 PM

Thank you so much! Perfect! Just ordered mine. Excellent find. Yep, I agree that monster cord is a pita just to plug into the house 15amp. Thanks again😁

cavie · 07-31-2016, 07:00 PM

they can be had for $8 to $12 at rv stores.

Learjet · 07-31-2016, 07:05 PM

FYI...I changed my solar input, to a Bullet SAE receptacle, so I can plug in a Battery Tender etc.

I like running my battery minder to keep my battery charged vs. the converter. More electrically efficient while using the battery disconnect switch...also saves the converter.

NMWildcat · 07-31-2016, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavie

they can be had for $8 to $12 at rv stores.

A dog bone, yes. But not the type of adapter we are talking about.

davel1971 · 07-31-2016, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavie

they can be had for $8 to $12 at rv stores.

I've never seen one before

High Desert · 08-01-2016, 10:51 AM

Cavie - if these exist for the price you said, I'd love to know where as even the RV Accessories, 2016 catalog does not show this plug. I think you may be talking about a doggone type, as said earlier. If I am wrong, point me in the right direction since I always like saving money!

Charles Allen · 08-01-2016, 02:24 PM

Thanks, I've been looking for one like this for 2 months

RadRik · 08-01-2016, 02:28 PM

It is interesting that the last picture on the link to amazon shows a a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter, but the other pics look like 50 to 15. It does describe the correct adapter. Just my OCD kicking in...

DrLewie · 08-01-2016, 03:33 PM

Nice gizmo. I just ordered one too. Thanks for posting.

High Desert · 08-01-2016, 09:38 PM

Mine arrived today. Took it out of the box, and it is well made, just like the 50 amp snake cable head. Took it out to the RV, slipped it in, turned to lock and tightened the collar - perfect! Battery is charging and all is working well. Highly recommend this to others.

BandJCarm · 08-01-2016, 09:42 PM

Good deal.

I can't figure out why no one just puts in a stand alone battery charger and plugs it into the house 110, just like charging a boat battery or batteries??? Forget the converter, and it won't matter if the disco switch is on or off.

??

Like this one.......this is what I have for my boat. There are 2, 3, and 4 'bank' models.

Minn Kota MK-210D 2 Bank On-Board Battery Charger -

cavie · 08-02-2016, 11:27 PM

$5.65 Damn, I paid too much for mine.

Camco 15 Amp Male / 30 Amp Female 90-Degree Electrical Adapter-55325 - The Home Depot

cavie · 08-02-2016, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Good deal.

I can't figure out why no one just puts in a stand alone battery charger and plugs it into the house 110, just like charging a boat battery or batteries??? Forget the converter, and it won't matter if the disco switch is on or off.

??

Like this one.......this is what I have for my boat. There are 2, 3, and 4 'bank' models.

Minn Kota MK-210D 2 Bank On-Board Battery Charger -

This works good on motorcycle batteries.

1.5 Amp Three Stage Onboard Battery Charger/Maintainer Yes, it's Harbor Fright but it works.

NMWildcat · 08-02-2016, 11:40 PM

Hi

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavie

$5.65 Damn, I paid too much for mine.

Camco 15 Amp Male / 30 Amp Female 90-Degree Electrical Adapter-55325 - The Home Depot

Thanks cavie, but we are talking about 50amp to 15amp locking female connector like the one the OP listed.

packrat48 · 08-03-2016, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Good deal.

I can't figure out why no one just puts in a stand alone battery charger and plugs it into the house 110, just like charging a boat battery or batteries??? Forget the converter, and it won't matter if the disco switch is on or off.

??

Like this one.......this is what I have for my boat. There are 2, 3, and 4 'bank' models.

Minn Kota MK-210D 2 Bank On-Board Battery Charger -

I like to also be able to run refrigerator to cool it down before loading

cavie · 08-03-2016, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

Hi

Thanks cavie, but we are talking about 50amp to 15amp locking female connector like the one the OP listed.

That'll teach me to pay attention. I didn't pick up on the locking version. mine in hardwired on the coach end.

pacin · 08-03-2016, 07:01 AM

Just ordered mine from Amazon. Not very many left.

elind · 08-03-2016, 07:54 AM

I carry a 50 amp to 30 amp and 30 amp to 15 amp pigtails. That way if I need to plug in to 30 amp I have it and if I need to go to 15 amp just use the two dog bones.

NMWildcat · 08-03-2016, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elind

I carry a 50 amp to 30 amp and 30 amp to 15 amp pigtails. That way if I need to plug in to 30 amp I have it and if I need to go to 15 amp just use the two dog bones.

Yep, I think we all have those. This adapter allows us to use a 15amp extension cord instead of wrestling with the heavy 50amp cord when we just want to charge batteries or have lights.

You may also like: