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10-09-2021, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
Posts: 2,255
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Power cord
Seems simple so I must be using the wrong jargon I need to buy a RV power cord for my escape every time I look it shows RV extension cords not ones that plug into the trailer . I have two one I keep in my trailer and and old one I always leave at home my old one is falling apart.
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10-09-2021, 03:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Driggs, ID / Collinsville, Illinois
Trailer: 2019 Escape 19
Posts: 54
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You may have better luck searching for "marine 30 amp power cord" if you have the removable 30 amp power cord that ETI offers as an option. Here is one I found on the Camping World site:
https://www.campingworld.com/marinco...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Good luck....
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10-09-2021, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
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Thank you
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10-10-2021, 01:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LRCURTIS
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While the Marinco brand includes many RV cords, RV-style cords are not used in marine service.
The linked cord is right for an Escape on the trailer end, but the other end has a twist-lock plug, not the RV-style "TT-30" plug that fits campsite receptacles. It is intended for boats, but would also be useful for plugging into a portable generator (because both dock power pedestals and generators commonly have that style of receptacle, the L5-30).
The removeable cord to fit an Escape has an L5-30 connector with weather cover on the trailer end, and a TT-30 plug on the other end.
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10-10-2021, 02:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz
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That would make sense, but in practice every 30 amp cord will be at least 10 gauge, thicker than 10 gauge would be undesirably heavy, and both of those linked cords are 10 gauge. The pricing differs by brand and features... and in this case by the inclusion of accessories (an adapter and a carrying strap).
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10-14-2021, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
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Ok you are right I bought the wrong cord will try again!
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10-14-2021, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TTMartin
I have a dog bone cord that has an standard RV plug on it. It is handy at home I use it with a RV to household plug adapter, that way I can just use a regular extension cord.
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I unsuccesfully looked for one of those direct to a 15A male plug but could not find one. I guess I just need one of these then the 15-30A dog bone. This would be nice for connecting at home.
I too carry a 30A extension cord. I have not used it much, but a couple sites made it handy, and when we have two trailers on one site one is usually turned to the other making an extension handy there too.
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10-14-2021, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Venice, Florida
Trailer: 2020 Escape 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I unsuccesfully looked for one of those direct to a 15A male plug but could not find one. I guess I just need one of these then the 15-30A dog bone. This would be nice for connecting at home.
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Escape gave us a 30 amp to 15 amp adapter plug with the trailer. They are under $10 at Walmart.
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10-14-2021, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TTMartin
Escape gave us a 30 amp to 15 amp adapter plug with the trailer. They are under $10 at Walmart.
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Short than my dog bone. It would be simpler, at least shorter, and less busy.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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10-14-2021, 06:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
Posts: 7,146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I unsuccesfully looked for one of those direct to a 15A male plug but could not find one. I guess I just need one of these then the 15-30A dog bone. This would be nice for connecting at home.
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Jim: They are out there.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Twist+lock...ref=nb_sb_noss
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10-14-2021, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rubicon327
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Well, would you look at that. Couldn't find one when I last looked....near 10 years ago. Thanks.
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