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11-14-2021, 04:33 PM #1
Generator power cord
Going to be buying my gen soon, and wanting to know.....I'm not wanting to drag out my 50 amp main cable and adapt down to go into my 30 amp gen outlet, so, can I go to lowes and buy a 50 amp locking female connector end that will go into the camper, run a 12/3 (or whatever you guys advise) to a Male connector that will plug into the gen??
I mainly want to know, if I can do this.....what wire do I need and is there a "fairly" flexible 12/3, or whatever, that I can use?
Is these a feasible thing to make and use for generators?
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11-15-2021, 09:07 AM #3
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Here is what I use as I have only used my 50 amp cord once. I now store the 50 amp in the garage as it is so heavy and stiff.
I only carry a Camco 25 foot, 30 amp cord (wound up in a circle next to my generator) and the 2 different Camco plug adaptors. One is the 50 amp camper plug to 30 amp and the other is 30 amp to 30 amp round locking plug.
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11-15-2021, 09:22 AM #4
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11-15-2021, 09:55 AM #5
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First off, I would buy an Inverter Generator with a 30 amp RV (TT-30) outlet. Then you can get a 30 amp to 50 amp cord that plugs directly into your camper.
Here is an example: https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Plug-Ada...0-3050EHD.html
PS: there is a version with the standard twist-lock generator plug if you get a generator with that type of outlet.Last edited by SolarPoweredRV; 11-15-2021 at 09:58 AM.
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11-15-2021, 10:15 AM #6
Hey Dave, thanks for the input, I've looked hard at the Champion 2500 inverter/generator but it doesnt have 30 amp plug, which, i can buy an adapter at the price difference between lets say.....the Honda EU2200i ($1200.00) and the Champion 2500 for $700.
I've looked at other generators, but other that Honda's, can't find decent one with direst 30amp plug in....Mighty cord looks great.
Thanks and would love more of your input.
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11-15-2021, 11:07 AM #7
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We have a Honeywell IGEN4500DF at our vacation house to run the RV when power is out. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Westingh...00DF/314515883 It has a 30 amp RV receptacle. It can run on gas or propane. It cost us about $950 with veteran discount when we bought it at Lowe’s.
When traveling we have a pair of Honda 2000’s that can be connected with umbilical cord to output the RV 30 amp outlet on the one. We actually use one of them often when power goes out for 1/2 day at the cabin. We use it to power refrigerator, TV, DSL Modem, and a 5000 btu window unit using extension cords. I converted one to dual fuel so we use propane. It’s easy to carry out and start up.Jerry & Linda
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11-15-2021, 11:14 AM #8
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I have a Generac 3000i inverter generator. It runs my A/C fine and it has a 30 amp outlet.
Weighing 62 lbs it is still manageable.
For a cord I had an old boat 30 amp with one end that was toast. I just bought the end I needed on Amazon and made the length about 6 feet which is plenty long without being bulky.Jay Leonard
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11-15-2021, 11:30 AM #9
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Hi Ray,
I took a look at the Champion 2500 Watt Generators. They all (only) have a pair of 15/20 amp plugs, which means that you won't be getting any more energy out of the Generator than you would be getting using a heavy duty extension cord from your home.
There is the possibility of adding the parallel kit which will give you a 30 amp connection, however, I don't know if it works with a single generator, you could call Champion to find out.
What are you hoping to run from your Generator?
By-the-way, I am not dismissing Champion Generators, I have a 3500 Watt, Dual Fuel, that I love because I can run it on Propane and I don't have to deal with cans of gas needing storage.David and Peggy
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11-15-2021, 05:20 PM #10
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I installed an easy start on ac use 10gage extension cord on 15amp and run 2250 watt inverter generator. Small lite weight. Just fuel for thought
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