30 amp VS 50 amp

[Pete Masterson]

In searching for a 50 amp extension cord for my coach, I see that
some eBay sellers are offering 50 amp cords with three 6 gauge wires
and one 8 gauge wire (presumably the ground wire). This corresponds
to some "50 amp range cords" I've seen in home centers with the same
size wires.

What is difficult is finding 50 amp Romex in the 6 gauge size. (I
needed a couple of feet of 6 gauge wire to wire in the Progressive
Industries surge protector I got for my coach...) I had to purchase
individual wires (in suitable colors) as the home center did not
carry any such Romex.

I have had no trouble getting 30 amp (10 gauge) wire for additions to
my home wiring system.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
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On Jul 8, 2007, at 6:47 AM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

> Thanks for the information on this subject. The ONAN is rated at
> 6500 watts not 8500. I would think if all is well it should handle
> the two air conditioners. I'll have to consider the conversion to 50
> amp service. I was not aware that 6 gauge wire for shore power was
> available. And here I thought 10 gaurge large. JOhn Heckman
> Central Pa
> '73 FC
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