Pluggig into campground electric

[HDBiker]

Ok this is prob a dumb question but it is an honest one. Our NTU pop up doesn't have air but does have a little fridg. There is a big black electrical cord coming out the side with a plug on it. The previous owner gave us an adaptor for this wire. Do we need an extension cord to plug into the campground outlet at our site if the cord from the camper won't reach. If so, can we just use an orange outdoor extension cord? Sorry if this has already been posted but I couldn't find another thread addressing this.

Thanks.

[fonzie]

For members to help, it would be good to know what model you have for trailer.

[crunchman12001]

I always carry a 30 amp extension cord so if my 25' cord that sticks out of the camper is not long enough, I have a spare. Double check the cord ends to confirm you have a 30 amp.
You should also carry a 30 amp to 15 amp dog bone adapter. https://www.easternmarine.com/index....FaxaMgodtW4AIA
crunchman

[Wiscampsin]

Obviously using an orange cord with the adapter you have will only give you 20 AMPS instead of using a 30 AMP extension cord that will give you 30 AMPS. Seeing as you don't have AC you should be ok, you just have to be careful on your total amperage draw. If it were me I'd get a 30AMP extension cord and not have to worry about it.

[HDBiker]

Originally Posted by fonzie

For members to help, it would be good to know what model you have for trailer.

We have a 1095 Colman Utah four seasons. There is no hot water heater or furnace or A/C.

[HDBiker]

Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

Obviously using an orange cord with the adapter you have will only give you 20 AMPS instead of using a 30 AMP extension cord that will give you 30 AMPS. Seeing as you don't have AC you should be ok, you just have to be careful on your total amperage draw. If it were me I'd get a 30AMP extension cord and not have to worry about it.

Ok. We are heading to big lots to get sheets for it. We will look at the 30amp extension cords. We will prob want one then for fall camping using a ceramic heater.

[fonzie]

If you don't have AC, furnace and water heater, then probably you don't have a 30 amp supply and only need 15 amp power cord to run it. can you take picture of plug assembly?

[08flagvlite]

Your pop up won't need that large 30 amp cord- I say don't waste your money. Just get a good quality heavy gauge extension cord, and that should suffice just fine. (My 2 cents).

[crunchman12001]

Originally Posted by fonzie

If you don't have AC, furnace and water heater, then probably you don't have a 30 amp supply and only need 15 amp power cord to run it. can you take picture of plug assembly?

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[HDBiker]

Originally Posted by fonzie

If you don't have AC, furnace and water heater, then probably you don't have a 30 amp supply and only need 15 amp power cord to run it. can you take picture of plug assembly?

Here is a pic of what The manual says

[crunchman12001]

Sounds like a 30 amp. If you take a pic of the plug that is attached to the black cord that sticks out of the trailer we can help you with what you will need.
crunchman

[rattleNsmoke]

Consider picking up a 30amp extension cord from an RV dealer or Camping World. Get a 30a-15a reducer for the times you'll just need 15amps or are parked at a spot with only that. Who know, maybe you'll wanna run a toaster oven or coffee pot or hair drier all while watching Nascar. 30amps can handle that draw. Anything less and you might have to shut things off.

Check this out; 30 Amp Heavy Duty RV Extension Cordset - 25' - Furrion F30ER25-SB - Electrical Cords - Camping World.

And this; 30 Amp RV Female to 15 Amp Male Adapter - Furrion I3115AD-RB - Electrical Adapters - Camping World

[ChooChooMan74]

Looks like it is split down the middle for a good extension cord or a 30 amp extension. Since you don't have AC, HW, and a furnace (which runs off 12 volts, but is a power hog), the only real big power hogs would be a nuker (microwave), and feminine hair electronics (hair dryers, curlers, staighteners, etc etc), or if you have a toaster. If you think you will be using a power hog, or just for future trailer upgrades, get a 30 amp extension. If you want something that you could also use around the house, get a good 12ga, or even 10ga regular power cord.

[VinceU]

Originally Posted by HDBiker

Ok. We are heading to big lots to get sheets for it. We will look at the 30amp extension cords. We will prob want one then for fall camping using a ceramic heater.

Doubt if big lots will carry a 30 amp cord but walmart has 25 ft extensions.

[VinceU]

Originally Posted by VinceU

Doubt if big lots will carry a 30 amp cord but walmart has 25 ft extensions.

Rated at 30 amps

[08flagvlite]

One of the Coleman/Fleetwood pop ups I owned was a 2002 Utah, mine had AC, hot water heater, and the cassette potty. The converter in it was definitely a 30 amp, and the AC was a 13,500 btu with 2 speeds. It had a 30 amp RV power cord. Still, without the AC or water heater, I would feel comfortable using a heavy duty standard extension cord, as short as possible, of course. Just my opinion....here's why-
I just last week opened up the outside shower cavity (removed it) to access the hot and cold inside shower hoses to install one way check valves, (popular mod),and I saw the inner side of the power inlet for my Flagstaff V lite. I was shocked to see the cable running from the 30 amp inlet to the power center in the wall was a smallish extension cord sized wire! I thought it would be a large cable like the outside plug in, but not at all. This powers a 30 amp 30 foot 2 slide outs and one 13,5 AC, microwave, water heater, etc. It was surprising to see this, but it works! Randy

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by ChooChooMan74

Looks like it is split down the middle for a good extension cord or a 30 amp extension. Since you don't have AC, HW, and a furnace (which runs off 12 volts, but is a power hog), the only real big power hogs would be a nuker (microwave), and feminine hair electronics (hair dryers, curlers, staighteners, etc etc), or if you have a toaster. If you think you will be using a power hog, or just for future trailer upgrades, get a 30 amp extension. If you want something that you could also use around the house, get a good 12ga, or even 10ga regular power cord.

Agreed. Another high power usage item are baby bottle warmers.

[ChooChooMan74]

Originally Posted by 08flagvlite

I just last week opened up the outside shower cavity (removed it) to access the hot and cold inside shower hoses to install one way check valves, (popular mod),and I saw the inner side of the power inlet for my Flagstaff V lite. I was shocked to see the cable running from the 30 amp inlet to the power center in the wall was a smallish extension cord sized wire!

10/2 w/gnd is not physically that big of a piece of romex. You could easily confuse it for a larger extension cord. The difference between the cord on the outside and the romex inside is 1) stranded conductors for flexibility and 2) thicker insulation for durability. Don't cut yourself short by using an extension cord with less capacity than you are drawing.

[HDBiker]

Big lots did not have a 30amp cord. So I just went on line looking at lowes to get a price and what did I see? A 30amp generator cord for $89.00. If I had known that is what a 30 amp cord was we wouldn't have had to go shopping around for one. We have a big generator in the garage with a 30amp extension cord. We can just take the cord with us from the generator. Lordy! We don't want to take the generator. You can't even hear yourself think when that thing is running.

[kc8lvy]

Just make sure that cord is wired for 110 volts not 220 volts. You can usually find one at Walmart also. It is in the RV section by automotive.