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Old 09-13-2016, 01:33 PM   #1
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Short Power Cord

Anyone know where to purchase (I can fabricate, but choose not to) a short (10' preferred, 15'max) 30amp Power cord? I have plenty 25, 35, ... Some I've seen on line have wrong plug ends and even those cost more than a standard 25' power cord. It is to connect generator to TT plug in.
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What 30 amp ends do you want?
Some generators have twist locks for the 30 amp/110v output, some have R/V style 30 amp.
I'm assuming you want the female 30 amp twist lock for the TT?
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15 foot looks to be as short as you can get.

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15 foot looks to be as short as you can get.

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Unfortunately, that is the WRONG type of cord - It is an extension NOT a power cord. I will probably manufacture one myself if one is not available.
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What 30 amp ends do you want?
Some generators have twist locks for the 30 amp/110v output, some have R/V style 30 amp.
I'm assuming you want the female 30 amp twist lock for the TT?
Need standard power cord - 3 prong 30Amp male for generator & std 30amp twistlock for TT.
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So... like this but 10' long?
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So... like this but 10' long?
Yes, Exactly - on the plug ends. Color, Led, ... optional
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Yes, Exactly - on the plug ends. Color, Led, ... optional
That's a tough one to find that short.

I wound up splitting a 25 footer to make mine.

I bought a standard 30 amp male plug and standard 30 amp female socket and made a 10' 30 amp shore cord from one half and a 10' extension, from the other. Still have the 5' piece laying around for something just not sure what.
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That's a tough one to find that short.

I wound up splitting a 25 footer to make mine.

I bought a standard 30 amp male plug and standard 30 amp female socket and made a 10' 30 amp shore cord from one half and a 10' extension, from the other. Still have the 5' piece laying around for something just not sure what.
I may have to resort to that too, but already have extensions. I'll just add a male plug to the 10' from the TT locking end. With the apparent demand, I am surprised it is not readily available.


So who has the least expensive 25' standard power cord? I'll probably get the male end from Lowes or HD.
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*HERE* is a two foot one with a female twist lock.
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*HERE* is a 25' shore power cord for about $40 shipped.
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*HERE* is a two foot one with a female twist lock.
Just a bit too short (need 7-10'?), but they have the 30 amp male end to attach to a cut cord if Lowes/Hd doesn't.
Camco 55283 Powergrip Mini Replacement Male 30 Amp
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Just a bit too short (need 7-10'?), but they have the 30 amp male end to attach to a cut cord if Lowes/Hd doesn't.
Camco 55283 Powergrip Mini Replacement Male 30 Amp
Walmart has those too.
Bought one a couple years ago for another project.
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