Connector At Coach End 1996 Beaver Monterey

[jbrunson]

Can anyone provide the NEMA spec for the end that plugs into the coach? Somewhere in the past ours got whacked down to about 24" long. To overcome this, a huge gauge piece of 4 conductor SO cord was made into an extension cord. I would like to make a much lighter one up about 15' long with #6 4 conductor SO. This moose is big around as my wrist and 40 foot long.

[kaypsmith]

While putting together my coach, I found that one can buy 15 to 45 foot 50 amp extensions on ebay at some great prices. I used a fifteen foot, cut the female end off, wired it directly into the transfer switch, leaving the fifteen

feet to be rolled up, I also carry an additional 15 foot, and a 30 foot extension neatly rolled in an adjoining bay.

[jbrunson]

While putting together my coach, I found that one can buy 15 to 45 foot 50 amp extensions on ebay at some great prices. I used a fifteen foot, cut the female end off, wired it directly into the transfer switch, leaving the fifteen

feet to be rolled up, I also carry an additional 15 foot, and a 30 foot extension neatly rolled in an adjoining bay.

Seems that Walmart has the best price just now. I would just like to know what that end is; the extension cord connects inside the wet bay and occasionally causes GFI outlets to trip. I would imagine the wire would be good for 150 amp at this size, smaller would be easier to deal with.

[wolfe10]

The problem is that there are a number of different (and acceptable) coach ends.

As long as they are 4 wire. of proper gauge and either waterproof OR located inside, they can be used.

If you describe what yours looks like/ post a photo, we can be of more assistance.

[jbrunson]

Just want a longer one to get the connections away from moisture. The connector is labeled "Marinco". No clue if it is original or not

[wolfe10]

Marinco is a very common RV/marine cord and connection manufacturer: http://www.marinco.com/en/products/connect/cordsets/50-amp-125-250v

[jbrunson]

Good grief $100 for the connector...

[wolfe10]

From your description, I believe this is the connector by itself:

http://www.amazon.com/Marinco-6364CRN-Electrical-Connector-250-Volt/dp/B000NI020W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442194278&sr=8-1&keywords=marinco+6364crn

[jbrunson]

Just choking on the price... I made my last 100' 30 amp extension from scraps I picked up on job sites and $25 at lowes.

[kaypsmith]

This one will work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-3-8-1-25-foot-50-amp-RV-Power-Cord-w-Marinco-Twist-Lock-Locking-Connector-/311403178203?hash=item48811368db&vxp=mtr