Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #25 – June 04, 2023, 12:28:00 pm I would do the temporary cord for now until you decide how you want or need to proceed. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #26 – June 04, 2023, 02:00:28 pm Quote from: Barry & Cindy – June 04, 2023, 10:42:37 amDid you know you can remove reel and just manually gather up a cable like a most RVers, which could give you years of trouble-free shore power.Could add an input electrical connector and use any off the shelf 50-amp extension cable. Many Foretravels do not have a reel.2022 Realm, probably not the way to go. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #27 – June 04, 2023, 02:50:34 pm Quote from: craneman – June 04, 2023, 02:00:28 pm2022 Realm, probably not the way to go.I agree. Shoreline reels do have some shortcomings, but the ease of reeling in (and pulling out) without hefting around a heavy power cord is worth it to us. Plus built-in storage of the cord. Makes it easy to clean the cord as well - damp paper towel wrapped around it while you reel the cord in.Would have to be repaired at some point when OP goes to sell the coach. A power cord reel is expected at the FT level of RV, particularly a 2022 model. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #28 – June 04, 2023, 04:17:07 pm Quote from: Tmyz – June 03, 2023, 09:45:44 pmThanks all. Going to order off Amazon. Nobody has in stock in Vegas. One problem I see is that it isn't clear what the wire gauges are. I would get that confirmed first before buying. Gene Quote Selected
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #29 – June 05, 2023, 03:30:19 pm Strongly suggest no splicing of wires, and make sure the wire gauge is the same as the original.The gauge is sometimes not easy to tell on Amazon products.You could also try marine supply stores, they very often have 'cut to length' cables and will install the plug for you, then you just wind it on to the reel and away you go. Bound to be some of those near Vegas. Quote Selected
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #30 – June 06, 2023, 09:24:50 am Quote from: Kiwitex – June 05, 2023, 03:30:19 pmStrongly suggest no splicing of wires, and make sure the wire gauge is the same as the original.The gauge is sometimes not easy to tell on Amazon products.You could also try marine supply stores, they very often have 'cut to length' cables and will install the plug for you, then you just wind it on to the reel and away you go. Bound to be some of those near Vegas.I agree with the suggestion of marine supply stores. If not in Vegas then on line. Richard Quote Selected
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #31 – June 06, 2023, 09:39:09 am Quote from: Tmyz – June 03, 2023, 09:45:44 pmThanks all. Going to order off Amazon. Nobody has in stock in Vegas.I am in Town and have a home made cord I have made you can use if needed... I actually have a couple.. I think I kept my old cord and added a plug if I remember too. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #32 – June 06, 2023, 01:06:10 pm Powered RV Electric Cord Reel - 50 Amp / 33 ft. | Southwire RH54331RMK Quote Selected
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #33 – June 11, 2023, 12:41:22 am Hi everyone. Thanks for all the suggestions and offers. I had my guy do a temp connect using an appliance cord from Home Depot. Bought me a couple days. I ordered a factory replacement from FT. About $330.00 for a 36 foot. Not as bad as I thought. Appreciate all the sane solutions that caused me to think of best solution long term. Needless to say I'll be double checking my final walk around before pulling out. Quote Selected
Re: Shore power cord replacement Reply #34 – June 11, 2023, 08:16:53 am Do you not have a message on the dash display that you are plugged into shore power when engine is running like the ih45's do? Quote Selected
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