50 amp rv extension cord using #10 wire (30 amps)

bob52
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50 amp rv extension cord using #10 wire (30 amps) Feb 23, 2018 21:52:42 GMT -5

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You can find this all over the web for sale from many vendors. I found 3 or 4 manufacturers selling it on amazon. I am a little puzzled how they get away with with advertising a 5O amp rv extension cord using #10 wire, as #10 wire is rated for 30 amps. #6 is rated for 50 and #8 for 40. I have seen in some cases where a wire is rated for greater current carrying capacity but usually these types of ratings are for very specialized applications.

Be careful. I would make sure you get the #6.

www.amazon.com/Mophorn-Durable-Extension-Trailer-Motorhome/dp/B06X9NGN23/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1519440197&sr=8-8&keywords=50amp+rv+extension+cord&dpID=51J-jjEp04L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

lynnmor Professional RV’er Posts: 1,684	50 amp rv extension cord using #10 wire (30 amps) Feb 24, 2018 9:04:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lynnmor on Feb 24, 2018 9:04:33 GMT -5 Wow, at first I though it was a misprint, but after enlarging a photo, it does have #10 right on the wire. Good catch, we should report it to consumer affairs. link

garybushey Newbie RV’er Posts: 47	50 amp rv extension cord using #10 wire (30 amps) Feb 24, 2018 17:36:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by garybushey on Feb 24, 2018 17:36:23 GMT -5 Seems to be the same discussion going on at Amazon as well

bob52 Seasonal RV’er Posts: 111	50 amp rv extension cord using #10 wire (30 amps) Feb 24, 2018 19:31:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by bob52 on Feb 24, 2018 19:31:03 GMT -5 It is 50 amp male and female, so I wonder how many have purchased? I have reported to Amazon. Bob