50a electrical plugs?

[bubblerboy64]

Ryan, I don't know a thing about the 50A connectors but having just
been thru this with my 30A hook up I can tell you that a lot of them
look almost the same. Pretty much drove me nuts trying to find a fix
for my situation. Just don't assume because it looks right that it
is. I understand what you are saying too about being too thick to
fit. My 30A connect housing was just off a little bit. I was able
to modify my situation by a little judicial grinding with a dremel
tool on both the housing and the plug and make it work. I then glued
some pieces together to get myself into a situation where I can use a
standard over the counter connector. Why does it always have to be so
difficult? I have found this to be typical working on RV's nothing
transfers directly from automotive or housing parts. Might be good
reasons for this but I get aggravated when I go to Lowe's and they
have ten different plugs and connectors similar to what you need but
none will work. Had same problems when I replaced the kitchen sink
and faucets. It's a test of your ingenuity or at least it has been
for me.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC



>
> Thank you for all of the replies.
>
> Ernie: Re-using the original ends to make a longer cord is a good
> idea. I may go ahead and do that.
>
> Pete: You said, "The 50 amp plug is a range plug." That end is
easy -
> I'm looking for the other end, the part that goes into the bird.
> Appears to be a fairly standard 50 amp twist-lock except the ones
I've
> found have too thick an exterior body to fit! Does anyone know
where I
> can find a new one of these ends?
>
> Also, you asked what my concern is: I'm using a 50 amp extension
cord
> and don't want to, that basically sums it up. I'd rather have one
> single cord that's long enough (50 feet) to get where I need to be.
>
> Brad: I do have a permanent 50 amp outlet for the coach.
> Unfortunately, when I park the coach the way I like it, the outlet
is
> near the front passenger side. So, I need a 50 foot cord to reach
all
> the way back and across to the coach's power input. I've considered
> moving the outlet and still might go that route, but a long cord
seems
> easier.
>
> Bruce: I sent a private email on the cord you're selling.
>
> Thanks again, everyone.
>
> -Ryan
> '86 PT-40 8V92
>