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Shore power cord replacement

Hi

I pulled out of Phx today dragging my shore power cord.  I need to replace or splice on a new one. Reel is fine.  It's just the cord.  Anything I need to know ?  Can these be spliced ? 2022 Foretravel realm. 
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #1 –

You're not the first, and you won't be the last  ;)  We've done it.

It's an easy fix to do yourself.  This is the replacement plug we used

Amazon.com: Camco PowerGrip RV Plug, 50 Amp Male Plug (125-250V/12500W),...

You're likely to find that replacement plug at Camping World if you're near one and need it today/tomorrow.

Don't go cheap/off-brand on the plug.  And make sure you really tighten the internal connections well.

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Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #2 –
Thanks Michelle but I need the whole cord. This is just the plug. 
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Tmyz –
Thanks Michelle but I need the whole cord. 

Do you know what shore reel you have?  You can verify length and gauge with that for the power cord.

You might need to remove it to do the work, but I would think you could unreel, remove old cord, and wire new cord in.  I'd think it's just 4 lugs and a strain-relief and/or clamp. 

See these topics for photos:

Replacing 50Amp Power Cord Reel - Questions??

Female, weathertight, shoreline plug

In particular this specific post has a good set Replacing 50Amp Power Cord Reel - Questions??
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #5 –
Great info.  I'll read.  I'm not sure on reel
Mfg but I will find.  Ty again.
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #6 –
If you can post a pic. (if you can't find the make)would help out. One of us may recognize what you have. Any manufacture will have the cord attached to the reel with some type of lugs.  You will need proper lugs and a way to properly attach lug to cable ends prior to attaching new cable to the reel.  You could go to most any RV supply place and get a 50 amp power cable, cut off the female end, install new lugs in place of cut off end, then install where you remove old cable. A little work but not the end of the world,

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Tmyz –

1.  Can these be spliced ?
 2.  Anything I need to know ?
3.  I need to replace or splice on a new one.

Another thought on your question that hasn't been answered yet.
1 Yes BUT real big BUT like an elephant:
2. If the cable was left laying in a cable tray it would last for years. With the rolling and unrolling of the cable every time you move sites this action on the splice can weaken the connection/splice.
3. So IMO I would replace the whole cable and not have the worry if/when the splice may fail.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #8 –
Trying to add pictures.  Not seeing where to add.
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Tmyz –
Trying to add pictures.  Not seeing where to add.

Try "Preview Post" - that should bring up the full editor and you will see "Drag and Drop" or "Select Them" for attachments
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #10 –
Pictures.
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #11 –
That looks like mine
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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Reply #12 –
You could stop by an electrical supply house and get the 50 amp cord plug and 6/4. SO cord. Other option is order one on Amazon.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #13 –
Well there are the 4 lugs that you will need to remove to take the old cable off the reel.
1 ground green
1 neutral white
2 positives red/black

Now on some of those you will need to drill out the 4 rivets to be able to hold a backup to be able to remove nuts and lugs. Make sure you properly attach new lugs to cable ends as here is no spot to just strip back the insulation and wrap the wire around the stud and replace the nut.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #14 –
Thanks all.  Going to order off Amazon. Nobody has in stock in Vegas.
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #15 –

Going to order this.  Do you think this would work? Cable Matters 4 Prong Replacement 50 AMP RV Power Cord (NEMA 14-50P to 4 Wire) - 25 Feet Amazon.com: Cable Matters 4 Prong Replacement 50 AMP RV Power Cord (NEMA...

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2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Tmyz –
Going to order this.  Do you think this would work? Cable Matters 4 Prong Replacement 50 AMP RV Power Cord (NEMA 14-50P to 4 Wire) - 25 Feet Amazon.com: Cable Matters 4 Prong Replacement 50 AMP RV Power Cord (NEMA...

25 ft seems a little short.  I'm thinking they're usually around 35-50 ft.

(if it's a Glendinning reel, which it looks like it might be with those white rollers, they're available in 36 and 50 ft.)

CRRA-50 - Glendinning Products

Store - Glendinning Products

Replacement OEM Glendinning cords here Store - Glendinning Products
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Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #18 –
Do you have enough cord left to measure?  I am thinking  36ft cord  I think that one will work.

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2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

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Reply #19 –
Those cords are STW rated which is a thermoplastic cable jacket.  The plastic is stiff and brittle when cold.  OEM cable and a much better choice is SOOW rated cable which is a much nicer and more pliable rubber cable jacket.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #20 –
Thanks George.  I'm going to empty fridge and just talk to factory.    I don't want a brittle case or the wrong size.  Ty everybody. 
2022 foretravel Realm 605

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #21 –
2nd choice doesn't have a handle?         
 
 Just sayin.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #22 –
I should add that SOOW cable is rated at 600 volts.  SJOOW is rated at 300 volts.  The difference is in the thickness of the cable jacket and insulation on the  conductors and 300 volts is adequate and what was originally provided.  SO rated cable in general is a high quality outdoor exposure rated electrical cord with a rubber/neoprene jacket.  The "J" stands for junior which indicates the 300 volt rating.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #23 –
Quote from: Tmyz –
I'm going to empty fridge and just talk to factory. 
Could just use a regular extension cord to power up fridge dropped threw a open window in the mean time?

Re: Shore power cord replacement

Reply #24 –
Did 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.