Needed: 50 amp power cable

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emerystora

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My power cable has torn in the middle. Does anyone have a 50 (40) amp power cable for a GMC motorhome that they would sell to me?
I know some of you have replaced yours with a 30 amp cable or perhaps from a GMC you are parting out.

Please let me know.
Thanks.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
 
Emery,

If you don’t get a response, order a 50-amp appliance pigtail—they are
readily available from supply houses with all four wires of the same gauge.
Run that to your compartment, and then use a standard RV 50-amp extension
cable, which go on sale from time to time.

That gives you a lot of flexibility (in more ways than one) to use a
narrower and easier-to-handle 30-amp extension cable and adapter when
adequate.

It also gives you molded plugs that will last longer, and a more flexible
jacket than on old GMC cables.

Rick “working from available products” Denney

On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 11:58 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

> My power cable has torn in the middle. Does anyone have a 50 (40) amp
> power cable for a GMC motorhome that they would sell to me?
> I know some of you have replaced yours with a 30 amp cable or perhaps from
> a GMC you are parting out.
>
> Please let me know.
> Thanks.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
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Thanks, Rick. An excellent suggestion that I will use if I don’t find a cable with a molded plug.

Emery Stora

>
> Emery,
>
> If you don’t get a response, order a 50-amp appliance pigtail—they are
> readily available from supply houses with all four wires of the same gauge.
> Run that to your compartment, and then use a standard RV 50-amp extension
> cable, which go on sale from time to time.
>
> That gives you a lot of flexibility (in more ways than one) to use a
> narrower and easier-to-handle 30-amp extension cable and adapter when
> adequate.
>
> It also gives you molded plugs that will last longer, and a more flexible
> jacket than on old GMC cables.
>
> Rick “working from available products” Denney
>
> On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 11:58 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <

>
>> My power cable has torn in the middle. Does anyone have a 50 (40) amp
>> power cable for a GMC motorhome that they would sell to me?
>> I know some of you have replaced yours with a 30 amp cable or perhaps from
>> a GMC you are parting out.
>>
>> Please let me know.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>> 77 Kingsley
>> Frederick, CO
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> Rick Denney
> 73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
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When (due to a piece of abject stupidity on my part) my cable got torn through the jacket and at least one conductor, I simply shortened it past the
torn spot. In my case, this was less than three feet. As Rich points out though, no matter how short it ends up after repair, you can use a 50A
extension or use an adapter ans run it on a 30 Amp outlet.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
It is really not an issue of needing a 50 amp service. All the late Royale
coaches were fitted with a three prong Male plug that would plug into a
standard household receptacle. Those are normally a 15 or 20 amp breaker.
What aggravates me is that the cord then stands out at a 90 degree angle
from the service box at the RV parks. For that reason, I use a right angle
30 amp adapter. When that is used, the RV service box will close and not
press on the cord half way pulling it from the receptacle. Unless you have
2 roof air compressors running at the same time, there is plenty of
ampacity in a 30 amp cord.
Yes, I know that a number of you do run two AC'S in your local areas.
But us in the Pacific Northwest are more concerned about heaters than AC.
Humidity in the South is another issue.
But, those 50 amp cord sets are a real wrestling match in colder weather.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Sat, Sep 29, 2018, 10:13 AM Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

> When (due to a piece of abject stupidity on my part) my cable got torn
> through the jacket and at least one conductor, I simply shortened it past
> the
> torn spot. In my case, this was less than three feet. As Rich points out
> though, no matter how short it ends up after repair, you can use a 50A
> extension or use an adapter ans run it on a 30 Amp outlet.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
>
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The main reason for staying with a 50 is that the 2 hot wires are in
parallel from the generator and both feedback on the common neutral. If
your total power is less than 7200 watts a 30 amp neutral will be ok. If
you are plugged into a standard 220-volt pedestal the above does not apply.
It comes down to if you genset is less than 7200 watts and you never run
more than 14400 watts you should be ok with a 30 amp cable
.

> It is really not an issue of needing a 50 amp service. All the late Royale
> coaches were fitted with a three prong Male plug that would plug into a
> standard household receptacle. Those are normally a 15 or 20 amp breaker.
> What aggravates me is that the cord then stands out at a 90 degree angle
> from the service box at the RV parks. For that reason, I use a right angle
> 30 amp adapter. When that is used, the RV service box will close and not
> press on the cord half way pulling it from the receptacle. Unless you have
> 2 roof air compressors running at the same time, there is plenty of
> ampacity in a 30 amp cord.
> Yes, I know that a number of you do run two AC'S in your local areas.
> But us in the Pacific Northwest are more concerned about heaters than AC.
> Humidity in the South is another issue.
> But, those 50 amp cord sets are a real wrestling match in colder weather.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>
> On Sat, Sep 29, 2018, 10:13 AM Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

>
> > When (due to a piece of abject stupidity on my part) my cable got torn
> > through the jacket and at least one conductor, I simply shortened it past
> > the
> > torn spot. In my case, this was less than three feet. As Rich points
> out
> > though, no matter how short it ends up after repair, you can use a 50A
> > extension or use an adapter ans run it on a 30 Amp outlet.
> >
> > --johnny
> > --
> > 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> > Braselton, Ga.
> > "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to
> me
> > in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
> >
> >
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*John Phillips*
 
It appears that most of the replies I am getting is that I should change to a 30 amp cable.
I am not interested in doing that. I am merely trying to find an original cable which is actually a 40 amp cable.
Even though the plug is the same as a 50 amp, the cable is marked as a 40 amp.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> The main reason for staying with a 50 is that the 2 hot wires are in
> parallel from the generator and both feedback on the common neutral. If
> your total power is less than 7200 watts a 30 amp neutral will be ok. If
> you are plugged into a standard 220-volt pedestal the above does not apply.
> It comes down to if you genset is less than 7200 watts and you never run
> more than 14400 watts you should be ok with a 30 amp cable
> .
>

>
>> It is really not an issue of needing a 50 amp service. All the late Royale
>> coaches were fitted with a three prong Male plug that would plug into a
>> standard household receptacle. Those are normally a 15 or 20 amp breaker.
>> What aggravates me is that the cord then stands out at a 90 degree angle
>> from the service box at the RV parks. For that reason, I use a right angle
>> 30 amp adapter. When that is used, the RV service box will close and not
>> press on the cord half way pulling it from the receptacle. Unless you have
>> 2 roof air compressors running at the same time, there is plenty of
>> ampacity in a 30 amp cord.
>> Yes, I know that a number of you do run two AC'S in your local areas.
>> But us in the Pacific Northwest are more concerned about heaters than AC.
>> Humidity in the South is another issue.
>> But, those 50 amp cord sets are a real wrestling match in colder weather.
>> Jim Hupy
>> Salem, Or
>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 29, 2018, 10:13 AM Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

>>
>>> When (due to a piece of abject stupidity on my part) my cable got torn
>>> through the jacket and at least one conductor, I simply shortened it past
>>> the
>>> torn spot. In my case, this was less than three feet. As Rich points
>> out
>>> though, no matter how short it ends up after repair, you can use a 50A
>>> extension or use an adapter ans run it on a 30 Amp outlet.
>>>
>>> --johnny
 
> My power cable has torn in the middle. Does anyone have a 50 (40) amp power cable for a GMC motorhome that they would sell to me?
> I know some of you have replaced yours with a 30 amp cable or perhaps from a GMC you are parting out.

I have one in Germany, it is yours for shipping, which probably will be
way more expensive than getting it locally.

Let me know, if I should check for shipping options.

--
Best regards

Peer Oliver Schmidt
PGP KeyID: 0x4196BF22
'76a 26' Eleganza II - Virginia, US
'73 23' Sequoia - Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
 
Emery,
One of the guys in our club changed out his 50 amp cord for a 30 amp cord. I will put in a phone call to him to see if he still has it.
Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
 
It appears that most of the replies I am getting is that I should change to a 30 amp cable.
I am not interested in doing that. I am merely trying to find an original cable which is actually a 40 amp cable.
Even though the plug is the same as a 50 amp, the cable is marked as a 40 amp.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
.......::
 
Depending on how much length you want it is easy to buy an RV extension cord and remove the female end and hard wire it into your coach. They range
in price from about 50 dollars up to a couple of hundred once again depending on the length. A 6 gauge SO cord should serve you well.

HTH

Melbo
--
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
 
Both male and female 50 Amp connectors are available at Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. Cut the bad section out and install male and female connectors. Use the rebuilt end section as an extension. Should cost under 15$ at most!

Mac Macdonald in OKC
'76 ex Palm Beach
"The Money Pit"

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> My power cable has torn in the middle. Does anyone have a 50 (40) amp power cable for a GMC motorhome that they would sell to me?
> I know some of you have replaced yours with a 30 amp cable or perhaps from a GMC you are parting out.
>
> Please let me know.
> Thanks.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
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Quote:
> From: Emery Stora
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Needed: 50 amp power cable
>
> It appears that most of the replies I am getting is that I should change to a 30 amp cable.
> I am not interested in doing that. I am merely trying to find an original cable which is actually a 40 amp cable.
> Even though the plug is the same as a 50 amp, the cable is marked as a 40 amp.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley

Emery,

Even with a 23 and only one roof air, I can tax a 30 amp system when that is all I have.

If you get no help here, I suggest that you peruse E-bay with great diligence. Some years back, I came across a single ended (plain cut at the
non-plug end) for a very good price, but they do not show up with any regularity.

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Emory
I will have a good used one in November or sooner for price of freight to
you

> Quote:
> > From: Emery Stora
> > To: gmclist
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Needed: 50 amp power cable
> >
> > It appears that most of the replies I am getting is that I should change
> to a 30 amp cable.
> > I am not interested in doing that. I am merely trying to find an
> original cable which is actually a 40 amp cable.
> > Even though the plug is the same as a 50 amp, the cable is marked as a
> 40 amp.
> >
> > Emery Stora
> > 77 Kingsley
>
> Emery,
>
> Even with a 23 and only one roof air, I can tax a 30 amp system when that
> is all I have.
>
> If you get no help here, I suggest that you peruse E-bay with great
> diligence. Some years back, I came across a single ended (plain cut at the
> non-plug end) for a very good price, but they do not show up with any
> regularity.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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