100 ft. 30 amp cord?

[marcusfan]

Does anyone know where I can buy a 100 foot 30 amp cord to plug in my TT? I know that with distance there will be some voltage drop. I was trying to avoid connecting extension cords together. Thanks in advance.

[Timex]

Most 30amp power cords are 10 gauge. It is recommended that any length over 25-30 feet you need to use 8 gauge wire to hold the voltage to 30 amps. Up to 100', now that is a different animal. I'm sure you will see a voltage drop at that distance. That's not good for appliances. Just watch your amps and be aware to overheating issues of the cord.

[Herk7769]

I made one as I need 100 foot often.

I bought 100 foot of 8 Gauge rubber jacketed 2 wire w/G and put 30 amp ends on it.

Voltage drop is there, but the Franks Autotransformer takes care of the "delta".

[youroo]

If for perm.use I would go with (1) cord. 99% of the time traveling a (30) works for us. We have a (50) that we plug in for the (1%) need. 100 foot of cord for traveling use is a (Bear) to handle. Youroo!!

[marcusfan]

Originally Posted by herk7769

I made one as I need 100 foot often.

I bought 100 foot of 8 Gauge rubber jacketed 2 wire w/G and put 30 amp ends on it.

Voltage drop is there, but the Franks Autotransformer takes care of the "delta".

I don't know that I'm comfortable with making my own.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by marcusfan

I don't know that I'm comfortable with making my own.

REALLY easy. The ends come with instructions.

I keep the 100 footer in a milk crate and only load it when I am going to locations where I "know" I will need it. The 30 foot "bought" extension cord ALWAYS travels with us.

[marcusfan]

Lou, where did you buy the wire and 30 amp ends?

[Herk7769]

Got the wire here:

http://www.ramcorpwire.com/proddetai...wer-Cord-Cable

They also carry 4 wire for 50 amp users.
http://www.ramcorpwire.com/proddetai...wer-Cord-Cable

Got the ends from Amazon

Camco Mfg 55242 30-Amp Power Grip Plug : Amazon.com : Automotive

Amazon.com: Camco® PowerGrip™ Replacement Receptacle Female: Automotive

[myredracer]

Go to an electrical wholesaler and ask for 3C/10 STW cable 600V. (Two conductors are hot + neutral and the 3rd is for ground) You should be able to buy it by the foot. The Marinco cord we have is STW jacketted. If they have 300V, that's all you need. I think the spec for the cable that normally comes with an RV is "SJOW" jacketted IIRC. That should be a bit cheaper if they have it. The STW jacketted cable is more flexible in cold temps. You need a cable jacket that has a "W" rating for wet locations.

If you can replace 15 amp cord ends on a regular extension cord, you will have no trouble with the 30A ends.

Crazy thing with the cordsets that are out there (Marinco, Conntek, etc.) is that buying just a 30 amp plug and 30 amp connector can cost almost as much as a complete cordset. I'd see what's on ebay or Amazon. I found the best price on a 30A connector at Overton's Marine.

Ditto on the voltage drop concern.

[fast murray]

I work at an electrical shop and if a customer brought in the male and female ends, we'd most likely make up the cord for free as long as you were buying the cord from us. I have one like what you want that I made with 8-3 SJOW cord and plugs from Amazon. I like the ones witht the built in handles on them.

[bakken]

We just bought a second high-quality 50-foot. Makes no difference that there is a second connection. Have had zero issues.

[patkins]

What is location????

[marcusfan]

I don't understand. What do you mean by what is location? What is the relevance?

[Herk7769]

I think he wanted to know where Fast Murray lives.

[marcusfan]

Ah, gotcha. Fastmurray, perhaps there is the potential for some income on the side here for you. Not quite as much as inventing duct tape but...

[patkins]

Well if someone is looking for something you should put state province or country. In Canada you can buy 100 ft for 110 bucks at a place called princess auto. So I see lots of relevance on location when looking for a item.....

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by patkins

Well if someone is looking for something you should put state province or country. In Canada you can buy 100 ft for 110 bucks at a place called princess auto. So I see lots of relevance on location when looking for a item.....

What gauge?
I doubt it would be 8 gauge (40 amp) rubber shielded 3 wire (Black, White, Green).

[marcusfan]

Patkins, I see what you're saying now. I guess I was thinking whatever source would be by internet. I live in KCMO. So, if you know of a source around here that would be great. Thanks.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by herk7769

REALLY easy. The ends come with instructions.

I keep the 100 footer in a milk crate and only load it when I am going to locations where I "know" I will need it. The 30 foot "bought" extension cord ALWAYS travels with us.

Come on Herk,if you travel around the USA how do you know which campgrounds you will need your (Milkcrate 100)? I will tell you if you ever go to (Cherryhill) in DC and they park you where we were you will need it! Youroo!!

[Herk7769]

There were only 3 so far. Two were at friends' farms and one at a FAMCAMP (my favorite site at Lunga Reservoir on Quantico Marine Corps base).

I have used the 30 footer and my 30 foot OEM cord MANY times.