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Title: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: John/Pat on July 17, 2015, 09:00:30 pm
I was wanting to know a source for the FT power cord. The idiot at the farm mowed into 2 pieces.  It has the yellow twist lock end where it attaches to the wet bay.
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: John S on July 17, 2015, 09:28:38 pm
A 50 amp Marinco is the cord. I found one online when I wanted one. Camping world will have one as do boat places. 
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: Rick on July 17, 2015, 10:25:17 pm
I was wanting to know a source for the FT power cord. The idiot at the farm mowed into 2 pieces.  It has the yellow twist lock end where it attaches to the wet bay.
Here's some.
Good luck,


RV 6364CRV Female Marinco 50 Amp with Boot 7715ELRV 125V 250V Connector... (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RV-6364CRV-Female-Marinco-50-amp-with-boot-7715ELRV-125V-250V-Connector-Twist-/271796916384?hash=item3f485bd0a0&vxp=mtr)
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: car54 on July 17, 2015, 10:34:42 pm
If you want the whole cord, you probably want somehting like this...

Amazon.com : ParkPower by Marinco 6152SPPRV-35 RV PowerCord PLUS 4-Wire... (http://amzn.com/B000NV2VWG)
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: John S on July 18, 2015, 07:01:32 am
When you order, you should also just order a 30 amp version too. Easier then dealing with adapters. ANy RV dealer will have them in stock too.
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: Barry & Cindy on July 18, 2015, 07:38:58 am
John, why not put female and male ends on the cut pieces and you will have a long cord when connected together and two shorter cords when apart.  Don't throw away your cut pieces as they have high value.

Also the round 'Hubbell" end is NOT molded on.  It is easily removed and installed on a new piece of cable.
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: Rick on July 18, 2015, 07:52:06 am
If you want the whole cord, you probably want somehting like this...

Amazon.com : ParkPower by Marinco 6152SPPRV-35 RV PowerCord PLUS 4-Wire... (http://amzn.com/B000NV2VWG)
WOW! That is an incredible price. $202 +free shipping
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: Barry & Cindy on July 18, 2015, 10:36:57 am
We changed our coach end of our shore cable to SmartPlug, which we find to be a much more secure and electrically stronger.  One of the best improvements we have made.
SmartPlug Systems - Shore Power Products and Accessories (http://www.smartplug.com)

Smartplug is big in the boating world and more recent in the RV world.
Title: Re: power cord 50 amp for 1998 U270
Post by: Pamela & Mike on July 18, 2015, 10:52:07 am
John,

You could go to an electrical supply company and get a new male end and a section of 4 conductor #6 so cord. Take the 'Hubbell" end off the dead cord and install it on to the new cord along with the new male end and you will have a new cord.

 you can't go over 50' with  #6 as you loose your needed amp ratings. http://www.stayonline.com/reference-circuit-ampacity.aspx

Pamela & Mike