50a electrical plugs?

[msksann]

Ryan,
I had to replace a missing 50 amp cord, and I found the original
Hart-Arrow #7764 Hart-Lock connector, now Cooper Wiring Devices, 7764.
I ordered it online at:

http://www.electric-supplier.com/prod/co...324123.php
or
http://tinyurl.com/4g2g9h

It was drop shipped directly from Cooper, and arrived within 2 weeks.
Price is now $119.90 + shipping. Pricy, but it is the right one,
metal, heavy, well made, and it fits. Looks like it will last forever.

Michael Kramer
86 PT-40 8V92
San Diego, CA




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> Speaking of electrical connections, I have a bit of a dilemma: My
> 50amp cord is not long enough to reach my service point. I have some
> questions:
>
> 1. Where can I buy a 50 amp coach-side plug that will fit in the
> outlet? I bought one that is "right" as far as the electrical contacts
> are concerned, but the plug body was too thick and hit the "ceiling"
> in the electrical hookup compartment. I don't want to steal the plug
> off my factory cord - would prefer to keep that in the coach for
> traveling and build a new cord I can leave at home.
>
> 2. Why doesn't anyone sell a 50 foot, 50 amp cord? I see lots of 50
> foot 30 amps but no 50ft/50a. Will I have a problem if I make one? I
> understand voltage drop but I currently have my factory cord plugged
> into a 25 foot, 50 amp extension cord, and it works fine. I have to
> hide the connection point between the two cords under the coach to
> keep it from getting wet if it rains, though, so the situation is not
> ideal.
>
> 3. Alternatively, I am considering putting a 50 amp input receptacle
> on the other side of the coach. I'd still want the factory receptacle
> live, though. Any advice on how I might accomplish the tie in & where
> to route wires? I'm betting I would need to install an auto-transfer
> switch to make this safe and/or to code, as I know I can't just tie
> two sets of wires to the same lugs. I'd have done this by now but I
> can't even find how to access the existing wires feeding the coach
> electrical panel. Where / how do they route to the connector?
>
> Lots of hard questions. Appreciate any advice.
>
> -Ryan
> '86 PT-40 8V92
>