No power to passenger side outlets

[Stan Simpson]

John,

I had a similar problem when I first plugged in to a 15 amp outlet in the garage at my old house, using a home and garden 16 gauge power cord. Since we have moved, the coach is stored about 2-1/2 miles away, and the owner of the lot lets me plug in there. Based on Bill Sprague's advice, I bought a 100 foot 12 gauge extension cord, and although its a long way, the 12 gauge apparently is the difference. No problems since.

Stan

[John Padmore]

I left the coach plugged in overnight and the amps went to 10. The voltage at the transfer switch is now 111 volts. I am using a 15 amp extens. ion cord, 25' long so I think that may be contributing to the voltage drop. Thanks to all for your help in solving this problem, I really appreciate it!.....

John

[Joel Ashley]

It's not just the amp rating of the cord.  Most are "15 amps" regardless of gauge.  To minimize voltage drop and cord component overheating, buy a 12 gauge cord;  the larger wire will carry power with less resistance to flow (current), minimizing any loss of volts (the power behind the current), aka "voltage drop", along the cord's length.  

The longer the cord, the larger its gauge should be.  12 gauge is about as heavy a regular extension cord as is commonly available at most retailers.  Beyond that you'd have to pony up for 30 or 50 amp RV extensions, unnecessary for just basic charge maintenance.

Joel

[Stan Simpson]

It's not just the amp rating of the cord.  Most are "15 amps" regardless of gauge.  To minimize voltage drop and cord component overheating, buy a 12 gauge cord;  the larger wire will carry power with less resistance to flow (current), minimizing any loss of volts (the power behind the current), aka "voltage drop", along the cord's length.  

The longer the cord, the larger its gauge should be.  12 gauge is about as heavy a regular extension cord as is commonly available at most retailers.  Beyond that you'd have to pony up for 30 or 50 amp RV extensions, unnecessary for just basic charge maintenance.

Joel

Just to clarify, Joel. I saw 10 gauge at Lowes when I bought the 100 ft 12g. It was a 50 footer, and about 1-1/2 times the price of a 12g 100 footer. I didn't have a choice, I needed at least 80 feet.

Stan

[Joel Ashley]

Yup, some do have 10 gauge, but even 12 was hard to spot at most places I looked a few years ago.  And any heavier for the current draw intended seemed overkill at the prices asked, as you note.

Joel