Use marinco 30Amp shore power extension instead of standard RV extensions?

[windviewer]

The prowler trailer has a marinco style outlet and the cord has the marinco style female on one end and the standard 30 amp RV male on the other. For an extension, I was considering using a marinco 50 foot shore power cable with marinco locking connectors on both ends. This provides a locking connector between the original cord and the power attachment.

Any recommendations against doing this (other than cost perhaps, but I think the locking/watertight connector to connect the cords would be better).

Actually the cost of the 50 marinco extension is a good deal right now (from binnacle.com) compared to some of the RV style 50 foot extensions I have seen.

 

[jimtoo]

Hi windviewer,

Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and to the family. We have a great bunch of folks here with lots of information and all willing to share their knowledge when needed.

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Jim M

 

[GOTTOYS]

The prowler trailer has a marinco style outlet and the cord has the marinco style female on one end and the standard 30 amp RV male on the other. For an extension, I was considering using a marinco 50 foot shore power cable with marinco locking connectors on both ends. This provides a locking connector between the original cord and the power attachment.

Any recommendations against doing this (other than cost perhaps, but I think the locking/watertight connector to connect the cords would be better).

Actually the cost of the 50 marinco extension is a good deal right now (from binnacle.com) compared to some of the RV style 50 foot extensions I have seen.

I have a short Marinco style pigtail that plugs into my 50 amp on the side of the trailer and reduces it down to a 30 amp, so I can plug my 30 amp cord in there. Works way better than wrestling with that 50 amp cord then reducing it down to a 30 amp if needed. Lots of time I don't use my 50 amp cord if I don't have to as the 30 amp is so much easier to work with. Yes, even the adapter was expensive...Don