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MKDSK

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Posted: 05/12/12 02:11pm

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Did anyone ever have a any problems with the electric, water or sewer hook ups being to far away and they needed extensions?

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Posted: 05/12/12 02:20pm

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Hi,

It only happened to me a couple of times in over 20 year of camping. Once I just wanted to back into a site about 1/3 of the way, because it has great tree cover, but to get the roof mounted satellite to work, I needed to be closer to the campground road, and moved forward about 20'. Yes it was a huge site. I can camp a week without dumping tanks, so I moved back when ready to leave and dumped the tanks. The 25' extension cord helped. But I would not need to use the 20' dump line stretched out all the way.

Another time I was camping with a group from work, and they had reserved a large campground near a lake, with about 40 sites. Problem is they had over 80 RV's show up, and we had to share sites. So I needed about 50' of cord to reach the hookup for the site provided. Lucky me I had enough cord.

Another situation where a long cord helps is when visiting friends, and you can park in front of their house. The 50' of #10 gauge wire is much better than any #12 wire, and that of course is better than hooking up to #14 wire.

The best places to plug in when visiting friends is a dedicated outdoor receptacle with no bedroom circuits on it (because a hair dryer used inside the house in the morning will trip your circuit breaker if you are making toast, or coffee). Or the Laundry room has a pair of 20 amp 120 volt receptacles in it (if built after the 1965 NEC code took effect).

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Posted: 05/12/12 02:23pm

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So far I have been able to reach all hookups without any extensions. But some have been a close call. Just have not sprung for the extension(s) yet.

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Posted: 05/12/12 02:24pm

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Yes, we use New York State Parks most of the time. They do not have water but there are alot of sites with electric. Occasionally I run into a situation where the cord won't quite reach. I carry a 30 Amp extension for just such circimstances. I think you'll find most people don't need them. Sure is handy if you do.

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It depends on where you camp at. I carry two 50',a 25' and 10' water hoses, A 15' Rhino sewer hose with a 10' extension, and two 50', and two 30' 30 AMP extension cords. Over the years I have at one time or another had used use every bit of water hose, power cord, and sewer. It's good to have it when you need it.

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Posted: 05/12/12 02:51pm

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Yes, an extra power cord is worth having. On a recent trip friends arrived & their stock cord was too short. They were very pleased to borrow our cord :-)

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Posted: 05/12/12 03:18pm

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I need one at home so I have it and take it with me.
This has so far ensured that I have never needed it.

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Posted: 05/12/12 03:33pm

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I try to position the RV for the best spot based on trees, view, etc. Sometimes this doesn't line up well with the utilities. That's when I'm happy to have extra extensions.

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Posted: 05/12/12 03:37pm

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I carry an extra 25-foot cord... Always have a PLAN-B hehe...

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