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voisj 
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Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
 Topic: Ccan I use an extension cord?Posted: 22 May 2017 at 7:24pm |
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I have my pod plugged in on a 110v 20 amp circuit​ with a 100 foot 12 gauge extension cord. ( On a farms back 40). The 110 is only used to keep the batteries charged,and I've had no issues with it. I have pre cooled the refer with it,but it's just as easy to use propane for the night.I put the electrical cord connection​ under the pod to keep it out of the weather.
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 22 May 2017 at 5:30pm |
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Robwid,
I take you are talking about running on a 110 VAC outlet to your Pod. Yes with proper adapter you can attach the extension to your POD power outlet, I used to do this to charge battery before I added a 30 amp service to my building. You can't run AC or microwave. I would use the 14 gauge cord, or buy a good outdoor heavy duty extension. From 110 you're limited to amps on line. If you get wet weather, I suggest you disconnect and wait. Happy Trails. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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john in idaho
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Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 22 May 2017 at 12:23pm |
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I think you will be fine. A turn of duck tape around the joint would be a good temporary moisture seal. It should even run the fridge.
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Robwid
Groupie 
Joined: 31 Oct 2011 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Posted: 22 May 2017 at 11:58am |
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The power cord on my Pod is about 10 feet short of an electrical outlet. Can I add an extension cord? I'd like to make sure my batteries are fully charged for the coming holiday weekend. I have a 10 foot 16 guage cord or a 50 foot 14 guage cord. Would either of these work? Could I also turn the frig on propane or would this be too much electrical draw?
As always, thanks for your advice! |
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Rob
2012 HRE 177 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
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Ccan I use an extension cord?
