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01-24-2018, 10:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
2008 27' Classic FB
Oak Harbor
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 262
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Wrestling With The 50 Amp Snake
Just wondering if anyone has come up with an alternative 50 amp cord that isn’t as long or hard to wrestle when hooking or unhooking? The factory supplied cord on our new Classic is much longer than the 30 amp cord in our previous Classic.
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01-25-2018, 12:04 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Beavercreek
, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 60
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If you don't need 50A, you can get a 30A cable with the 50A plug that fits your trailer on one end and a 30A plug that fits the shore power on the other end. I saw one at the dealer for about $100, not sure of the brand. I'm considering one myself.
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01-25-2018, 12:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 30' Classic
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 28
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I made a 15 foot 50a cord with the following parts, just like the 50 foot one that airstream supplies, just nice and short and much lighter.
Surge Guard 50A15MOSE Super Flex 50 Amp Replacement Cord - 15'
Marinco 6364CRV Female Connector, 50 Amp
Marinco 7715ELRV 50A Waterproof Cover w/ Twist Lock
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01-25-2018, 03:34 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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We always use the 50amp. I could it fairly tight on the ground, use Velcro sportstips to hold it tight. That way easy to carry and store in rear of trailer. A challenge in sub freezing weather but still works.
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01-25-2018, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master 
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,652
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taj MaHaul
Just wondering if anyone has come up with an alternative 50 amp cord that isn’t as long or hard to wrestle when hooking or unhooking? The factory supplied cord on our new Classic is much longer than the 30 amp cord in our previous Classic.
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If you only need 30 amps the voltec 1600588.... Amazon....is very flexible when it is cold........we use it most of the time... 
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01-25-2018, 10:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2017 27' Tommy Bahama
2016 30' Flying Cloud
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Hot Springs Village
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 328
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We use a round storage basket to store our 50 amp cord.
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2017 27 Tommy Bahama
2020 2500 GMC Duramax
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01-26-2018, 04:53 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
Cumberland
, Maryland
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 335
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rperrym
We use a round storage basket to store our 50 amp cord.
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me likes!
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01-26-2018, 07:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2015 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Aston
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 74
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Perhaps a bit out of the norm, but I have a dozen or so "stash bags" for my BASE jumping gear. I found that a 50 Amp cord coils perfectly in it and I would leave both male and female ends exposed. I was able to pull one coil out at a time for any length I needed.
It was robust enough that even when it was 10 degrees out, I could force the cable back in and it would coil up.
Also nice to sling it over your shoulder when needing to carry it.
https://www.asylumbase.com/store/product/stash-bag/
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01-26-2018, 08:58 AM
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Site Team

2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,986
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rperrym
We use a round storage basket to store our 50 amp cord.
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And where do you keep the basket?
Thanks!
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01-26-2018, 11:21 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2017 27' Tommy Bahama
2016 30' Flying Cloud
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Hot Springs Village
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 328
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To Hans627, we keep it in the bed of the truck. Ours is rubber with handles and measures 22in. across the top and is 14.5in high.
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2020 2500 GMC Duramax
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01-26-2018, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master 
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 722
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rperrym
To Hans627, we keep it in the bed of the truck. Ours is rubber with handles and measures 22in. across the top and is 14.5in high.
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We do the same, but I use a heavy duty plastic rectangular storage box with lid bought at Lowes. I coil the cord as I feed it into the box while on the ground and then lift it into the truck bed. Pretty easy. I also store my fresh water hose and tv cable in it. That way all of my hookups are in one box (except for sewage hose, of course).
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01-26-2018, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 8,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taj MaHaul
Just wondering if anyone has come up with an alternative 50 amp cord that isn’t as long or hard to wrestle when hooking or unhooking?
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With limited outside storage and cold weather, I replaced mine after one trip.
I got this one:
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Wiring/M...-5025ED90.html
It coils to about 16", is easy to handle and I like the angled connector since it takes the load off the receptacle.
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01-26-2018, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 8,115
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I also bought a 25' 30 amp to 50 amp cable from Voltec to use with the generator or when I have 30 amp service, like at the storage room. Of course, a 30 amp cable is like a noodle after using a 50 amp cable, but it's been great too.
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01-26-2018, 05:42 PM
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Rivet Master 
2019 30' Classic
Salida
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 718
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What's the problem with the Airstream supplied cable, too heavy?
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01-26-2018, 06:45 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 8,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zybane
What's the problem with the Airstream supplied cable, too heavy?
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On a chilly morning it's almost impossible to coil into a bundle smaller than 4'. Wrestling it into the storage locker is like taking on "The Rock". There's no reason it needs to be that stiff, Airstream knows, so it must be cheaper.
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01-27-2018, 06:26 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
Cumberland
, Maryland
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 335
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
On a chilly morning it's almost impossible to coil into a bundle smaller than 4'. Wrestling it into the storage locker is like taking on "The Rock". There's no reason it needs to be that stiff, Airstream knows, so it must be cheaper.
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Made in China I suspect, like everything else.
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01-27-2018, 08:56 AM
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Rivet Master 
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 822
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
With limited outside storage and cold weather, I replaced mine after one trip.
I got this one:
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Wiring/M...-5025ED90.html
It coils to about 16", is easy to handle and I like the angled connector since it takes the load off the receptacle.
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This looks great. May have to pick one up. That AS supplied cable is terrible!
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01-27-2018, 09:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2020 30' Classic
2016 30' Classic
Covington
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 203
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I also got tired of wrestling with the 25ft cord and bought a Conntek 15ft. 50 amp cord. Google it. I couldn’t be happier with the purchase.
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01-28-2018, 09:11 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
2008 27' Classic FB
Oak Harbor
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 262
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Once again AirForum comes thru. Lots of solutions including the one we just picked - a short 50 amp plugin adapter that is now matched with a more pliable 15’ cord. 15 feet may not always be enough but works anytime the electrical pedestal is midship, which seems often. Thanks for all the suggestions and solutions.
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