R-pod Owners Forum : extension cords https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : extension cords Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 19:08:03 +0000 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:01:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=895 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ extension cords : Yes, a heavier gauge extension... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94921#94921 Author: sailor323
Subject: 895
Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 12:01pm

Yes, a heavier gauge extension cord is best.  The inexpensive ones are 14 ga, too small for loads like the AC.  If the plug gets hot, the cord is too small.  You should have at least a 12 ga cord, 10 ga if the distance is very far]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:01:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94921#94921 extension cords : You may need a heavier-duty extension... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94910#94910 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 895
Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 7:46am

You may need a heavier-duty extension cord.  I use a 50' 10-2 with ground.  And you need to be plugged in to at least 15amp circuit.  20amps would be better.

TT
]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:46:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94910#94910 extension cords : Thank you. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94904#94904 Author: Ecaspers
Subject: 895
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 10:08pm

Thank you.]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 22:08:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94904#94904 extension cords : it has a time delay if shut off... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94886#94886 Author: furpod
Subject: 895
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 1:27pm

it has a time delay if shut off unexpectedly. lights working in the camper don't tell us anything, they are 12v. check the breakers in the camper, but usually, they don't trip in series.]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:27:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94886#94886 extension cords : Newbie - and lack of knowledge....Question....I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94885#94885 Author: Ecaspers
Subject: 895
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 at 1:20pm

Newbie - and lack of knowledge....

Question....I did not realize this on the extension cord and my air conditioner shut off and threw the breaker on the house.  I reset the breaker on the house and everything was working in the house.  The lights were working in the camper.

What do I need to do to reset the air conditioner? Turn the circuit breaker on and off in the camper?  Would that reset it?

Thanks.
Newbie
]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:20:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=94885#94885 extension cords : Thanks, Charlie. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=91052#91052 Author: bigcat
Subject: 895
Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 7:52am

Thanks, Charlie. ]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2017 07:52:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=91052#91052 extension cords : The fridge draw on 120V is minimal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=91048#91048 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 895
Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 6:37am

The fridge draw on 120V is minimal so no problem there. Don't be mislead by the fact that the A/C turns on and runs. The physics of motors is such that they will keep trying to do their job until they burn up. Measure the voltage at a camper outlet with the A/C running. If it's over 110V your OK. If less than 105V shut it off. ]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2017 06:37:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=91048#91048 extension cords : Originally posted by techntrekTerry... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=91040#91040 Author: bigcat
Subject: 895
Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 8:58pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Terry is correct.  12 gauge will be fine for charging the battery and running the lights when you are packing for a trip.  Voltage drop increases over distance and with higher loads, which is why you don't want to use the A/C or microwave.


What about the fridge? Will cooling the fridge while packing drop the voltage too much?]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2017 20:58:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=91040#91040 extension cords : Yes we do have a 30 amp rv outlet.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8325#8325 Author: yizit
Subject: 895
Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 11:19pm

Yes we do have a 30 amp rv outlet.  I'll let you know next spring if the AC won't work.  It'll be used rarely, we just wanted something with more amps then a heavy duty extension cord.  Hopefully, the AC will work.  Not concerned about the microwave working.  Thanks for the input.]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:19:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8325#8325 extension cords : Its within normal limits, assuming... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8314#8314 Author: techntrek
Subject: 895
Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 1:05pm

Its within normal limits, assuming you have 120 volts at the outlet.  Over 90 feet with a 13 amp load you'll get a 2.3% drop, or about 117 volts inside the 'pod.  Don't use the microwave at the same time, that will drop you into a low-voltage condition.

Do you have a 30 amp RV outlet at home?

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:05:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8314#8314 extension cords : Don't be surprised if you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8308#8308 Author: TerryM
Subject: 895
Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 12:04am

Don't be surprised if you can't run the AC.  That is a long distance.

Terry
]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:04:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8308#8308 extension cords : Thanks for the responses. We ended... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8307#8307 Author: yizit
Subject: 895
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 9:48pm

Thanks for the responses.  We ended up buying 2 30 amp RV cords, which will give us 90'.  I'm assuming we should be ok with running everything with the 3 connected together.  We wouldn't be using the mico with AC.  But on those hot days (the few we get in WI..LOL) we could keep the pod cool while working in there, or if we have overnight guests.]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:48:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8307#8307 extension cords : Wow... I guess that things are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8302#8302 Author: Outbound
Subject: 895
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 12:39pm

Wow... I guess that things are different all over.  In Ontario provincial parks, the power posts are shared between sites and I typically need 50-70' of power cord (sometimes longer, even when strategically parked).  I have just over 110' of power cord for the r-pod and occasionally need it all...

As a side note for Ontario residents, Campkins in Whitby sells 50' 30amp extension cords for about $70.
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:39:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8302#8302 extension cords : Terry is correct. 12 gauge will... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8298#8298 Author: techntrek
Subject: 895
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 7:46am

Terry is correct.  12 gauge will be fine for charging the battery and running the lights when you are packing for a trip.  Voltage drop increases over distance and with higher loads, which is why you don't want to use the A/C or microwave.]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:46:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8298#8298 extension cords : If you don't use the AC or... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8294#8294 Author: TerryM
Subject: 895
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 2:49am

If you don't use the AC or the microwave you should be okay.  You will have a power loss going that far but I don't know how much.  This is just what I THINK.  I really don't know.

Terry
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:49:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8294#8294 extension cords : Is there a problem using a 12... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8293#8293 Author: yizit
Subject: 895
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 at 12:21am

Is there a problem using a 12 gage extension cord in conjunction with the 30 amp cord that comes with the Pod?  I'm assuming that running the AC would be out, but running any of the other appliances should be ok.  We need more then 60' of cord while park at home. ]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:21:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=895&PID=8293#8293