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06-22-2019, 08:05 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 25' International
Lewisville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 141
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Need Short (10') Locking 30 amp Power Cord
I've searched high & low to no avail. Anyone know where I can get one of these? The 90 degree connection type would be my first choice!
I've found plenty of extension cords, but they don't have the locking attachment.
Thanks,
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Matt & Roxanne
2018 FB Twin INTL Serenity (The Flying Squirrel)
2019 F250 DIESEL (Ferdinand)
@tflyingsquirrel
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06-22-2019, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,095
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I do not know what the locking attachment is. I use a 10 foot extension I bought from Amazon. If someone makes what you are looking for Amazon probably lists it.
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06-22-2019, 08:29 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
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The only way that I know of to get a 10' power cord for your Airstream is to build it yourself.
I have done exactly that. I had found over the years that very often, I didn't need a full 30' shore power cord. The 30' cord was sometimes hard to handle, especially in colder weather. I had a backup 30' foot cord which I cut into 10' and 20' lengths. I purchased one trailer end and one power post end on Amazon and wired the ends.
I now have a 10', 20', and 30' cord. I rarely use the 30' cord.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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06-22-2019, 08:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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^^^^^ x2
Simple to do.
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06-22-2019, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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Here is one option. It’s longer than you want but it’s all I could find. I have the 50amp version of this and it is MUCH simpler than wrestling the “anaconda” cord.
https://amzn.to/2Y1LGtO
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2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke King Ranch - "Earl", Centramatics, Viair On Board Air
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06-22-2019, 09:32 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 27' FB International
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 66
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Can anyone share the gauge of the cord so I can make my own? I have made a power cord for my generator to the house using parts from home depot so I can probably do the same if I knew the cord gauge. Assuming I can find the correct ends.
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06-22-2019, 09:46 AM
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CruiserGa
2004 25' Safari
Gainesville
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 48
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The link in the post above shows a 10 ga cord...
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06-22-2019, 09:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Need Short (10') Locking 30 amp Power Cord
10 gauge stranded copper wire minimum
Ends available on Amazon. Look for RV-30 connectors for the plug end. Other end depends on how your trailer is wired.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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06-22-2019, 09:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pianolaw
Can anyone share the gauge of the cord so I can make my own? I have made a power cord for my generator to the house using parts from home depot so I can probably do the same if I knew the cord gauge. Assuming I can find the correct ends.
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The wire gauge of your OEM cord should be written on the cord. Match that AWG . . . for 30' [not 50'] probably #10, as others have posted.
Your owner's manual probably has the same spec in the back.
Peter
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06-22-2019, 10:32 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' International
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 24
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If your concern is related to keeping your power cable nice and tidy, may I suggest you consider something like the Cordpro cord organizer available on Amazon. I saw somebody using one last week and, based on his feedback, plan to order one for my 30’ cord.
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06-22-2019, 11:18 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 27' FB International
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 66
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Thanks great suggestions
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06-22-2019, 01:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 27' International
Currently Looking...
Antes Fort
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 166
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Since the subject is power cords, is there an adapter that has a lock? I bought a 30 Amp PC from Walmart as a spare. When I needed it I realized it wouldn't work because it doesn't have that locky thingy on the connector. After a trip to the local RV store I bought a correct power cord. Am I stuck with the Walmart cord which they advertise as an RV power cord? Seems like there must be an adapter out there some where. Thank you.
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06-22-2019, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,621
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06-22-2019, 02:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Wheaton
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 646
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Consider a two part solution; a 12’ 30A marine cable (male & female twist lock ends) and a 1’ 30A trailer plug to twist lock adapter. You will also want to get a collar and two rings to create a tight waterproof locking connection between the adapter and cord. Marinco makes these. An added bonus is that you can use the 12’ cord as an extension to your existing shore power cable.
I actually use this setup as my primary shore power cable where I have a 12’, 25’ & 50’ cable to choose from to mate with the adapter. At a Canadian campground, even the 50’ cable wasn’t long enough so I connected two cables together to make it reach. I was careful to limit my current through this cable.
Of course, with all of the promotion to the new SmartPlug, having two twist lock connectors would certainly be a death sentence, so ignore what I wrote above.
Greg
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06-23-2019, 09:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
BALLWIN
, Missouri
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 23
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Trailer electric cord lock
Try to keep it simple. Purchase a pad lock with a long shank that is wide enough to go around your wire. slide the shackle of the lock over the cord and attach it to the breaker box locking hole, every box has one. The lock will keep the ends from being pulled through the shackle and you could use the lock other places also.
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06-23-2019, 04:45 PM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 958
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06-30-2019, 09:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cazual6
I know exactly what you are trying to do.
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I assumed the OP had a place to park the trailer at his property and only needed 10'.
Finding a 10' 30 amp power cord with molded plugs AND a right angle female is a tall order.
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06-30-2019, 11:03 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 25' International
Lewisville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
I assumed the OP had a place to park the trailer at his property and only needed 10'.
Finding a 10' 30 amp power cord with molded plugs AND a right angle female is a tall order.
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Exactly! I'm not sure if I'd rather have the 10' cord without the 90 degree connection, or just go with a good 30 footer that has a 90.
Thanks for all the responses,
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Matt & Roxanne
2018 FB Twin INTL Serenity (The Flying Squirrel)
2019 F250 DIESEL (Ferdinand)
@tflyingsquirrel
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06-30-2019, 11:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Fort Myers
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 79
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This what i bought, and then purchased 15' 50 amp ext cord
Camco Heavy Duty Locking Female PowerGrip Adapter with Innovative 90 Degree Bend Design - 50 AMP Standard Male / 50 AMP 18" (55562)
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