| Pages:
1
2 |
maspacifico
Nomad
Posts: 317
Registered: 4-22-2008
Member Is Offline
|
|
Making an extension cord
Thieves cut the big extension cord off a trailer we have in Todos Santos. They stripped it for the wire. I've got a motorhome next to it that they
haven't gotten to... yet. Can I cut that big cord, put plugs on both ends of the cut, and take it home with me?
|
|
|
DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by maspacifico
Thieves cut the big extension cord off a trailer we have in Todos Santos. They stripped it for the wire. I've got a motorhome next to it that they
haven't gotten to... yet. Can I cut that big cord, put plugs on both ends of the cut, and take it home with me? |
If the wire is same or close to same gauge, why not.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
|
|
|
vandenberg
Elite Nomad
Posts: 5118
Registered: 6-21-2005
Location: Nopolo
Member Is Offline
Mood: mellow
|
|
Not very clear?
If they got the cord and stripped it for the copper, there wouldn't be anything to conduct electricity, so..worthless. If you're talking about a
different cord, as long as the copper wire is there, all you do is put a receptacle on one end and a plug on the other. Both available at any hardware
store.
|
|
|
maspacifico
Nomad
Posts: 317
Registered: 4-22-2008
Member Is Offline
|
|
They cut and stripped the trailer cable. That's a goner. I'm talking about the cable still connected to the motorhome. I guess I'm wondering if I can
use the plugs I can find in town or if I need something heavier.
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
expect to spend around 15 bucks per end (30amp). no problem!
|
|
|
Udo
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6346
Registered: 4-26-2008
Location: Black Hills, SD/Ensenada/San Felipe
Member Is Offline
Mood: TEQUILA!
|
|
You need a wire from home depot, or hardware store. At least 10 gauge, preferably 8 gauge.
Colors:
Black, Red, Green, White
You can also buy the plugs @ Home Depot.
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
You need a wire from home depot, or hardware store. At least 10 gauge, preferably 8 gauge.
Colors:
Black, Red, Green, White
You can also buy the plugs @ Home Depot. |
is the red just to make it pretty? 
|
|
|
DENNIS
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 29510
Registered: 9-2-2006
Location: Punta Banda
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
is the red just to make it pretty? |
Red, Green and white are Mex flag colors. It's a patriotic repair job.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
|
|
|
maspacifico
Nomad
Posts: 317
Registered: 4-22-2008
Member Is Offline
|
|
Black is more my mood right now!
The trailer has had most of the wire and copper taken from it....and the line from the street has been taken. I've put an outlet box at the street and
running regular extension cords for lights and fans. Just replaced all the copper water lines from the water heater to an outside shower with cpvc.
The reason I'm asking this is the motorhome parked next to the trailer didn't get messed with, but it will, and I'd like to just cut that big shore
cable and make an extension cord out of it before it gets stripped too. Sounds like 30 amp ends is what I need.
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
is the red just to make it pretty? |
Red, Green and white are Mex flag colors. It's a patriotic repair job.
|
picturing udo scratching his head
wondering where to put that 4th conductor!
|
|
|
windgrrl
Super Nomad
Posts: 1335
Registered: 9-2-2006
Member Is Offline
|
|
Wahoo RV
Try these guys...they say they can get parts brought down:
http://www.mexonline.com/wahoorv.htm
I'm no expert, but....RV stuff can be specific.
Good luck,
W
[Edited on 9-29-2013 by windgrrl]
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
|
|
|
Mula
Super Nomad
Posts: 1655
Registered: 8-16-2011
Location: San Nicolas y Lopez Mateos
Member Is Offline
|
|
I've had a hard time in the past in Loreto with Rv plugs.
Best bet is probably wahoo rv in Cabo.
Can get some plugs at El Arco - not at Home Depot.
We just had to go to El Arco for the wire feed welder plug.
|
|
|
monoloco
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6667
Registered: 7-13-2009
Location: Pescadero BCS
Member Is Offline
|
|
Why can't you just remove the cable from the lugs where it connects to your distribution panel in the MH, and reconnect it when you want to use it? If
you want to make it like an extension cord you could use either appliance plugs and receptacles like you would use for a range or clothes dryer or use
heavy duty twist lock type plugs, either of which should be readily available at Los Arcos or another electrical supply house. Sorry to hear about the
ratones stealing your power, most people are going to aluminum cable from the street in Todos Santos after being ripped off because it's less valuable
to the tweakers. There are also steps you can take to make it impossible to pull the cable out of it's conduit.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
|
|
|
comitan
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4177
Registered: 3-27-2004
Location: La Paz
Member Is Offline
Mood: mellow
|
|
I have a 25ft with the RV plug if interested U2U me, wiley La Paz
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
|
|
|
maspacifico
Nomad
Posts: 317
Registered: 4-22-2008
Member Is Offline
|
|
Thanks guys and gals. If I can't find the right plug here in Todos tomorrow I'm going to cut it and take it into Wahoo RV. Unhooking at the breaker
lugs was a thought....I unhooked what was left of the trailer cable (didn't want them coming back for anything)....the motorhome breaker is a major
pain to get at. Will have to research aluminum wiring when I put things back together!
Amazing what this has come to. The slime probably made $100 off what they got and they worked pretty hard to get it. They cut wires as small as 3"
sections, and this is regular Romex. They screwed up an electric fridge thinking the condenser tubes were worth something. Cut propane lines that I
finally plugged enough to get gas to the water heater. Ahhhhhhhh
Past break in experiences were, while annoying, at least we could tell they didn't have anything to begin with. This was just stupid and very
destructive. Very tempting to run a "special" and hidden line .
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
so the way I understand it you have a 15amp receptacle at the street? are you gonna change that out too or use a pigtail? do you stay at RV parks?
the only reason for an RV specific connection. yes?
|
|
|
maspacifico
Nomad
Posts: 317
Registered: 4-22-2008
Member Is Offline
|
|
There is a breaker box, 15 amp breakers, at the street. Romex used to run to an outlet mounted on a palapa pole. The trailer shore connection plugged
into the outlet. Now the outlet is mounted on the cement pillar the breaker is on. 15 inches of wire from the box to the breaker. The shore connection
is stripped, as well as the converter/charger box and most everything else. I'm running extension cords for the time being into the trailer for fans
and lights.
You are saying it doesn't matter if I have anything larger than a 15 amp plug on my new extension cord?
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by maspacifico
There is a breaker box, 15 amp breakers, at the street. Romex used to run to an outlet mounted on a palapa pole. The trailer shore connection plugged
into the outlet. Now the outlet is mounted on the cement pillar the breaker is on. 15 inches of wire from the box to the breaker. The shore connection
is stripped, as well as the converter/charger box and most everything else. I'm running extension cords for the time being into the trailer for fans
and lights.
You are saying it doesn't matter if I have anything larger than a 15 amp plug on my new extension cord? |
yes! I would just put 15 amp ends on and call it good. 30amp to 15amp pigtails are a common item around RV parks.
|
|
|
monoloco
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6667
Registered: 7-13-2009
Location: Pescadero BCS
Member Is Offline
|
|
If it's only a 15 amp circuit, you might as well just run 12 gage romex from your outlet to the main panel of the trailer. If you are not using the
12v system in the trailer, turn off the converter/charger because they can draw a lot of power. If it makes you feel any better, a friend of mine
witnessed one of those tweakers get lit up pretty good a few months back when he grounded out trying to pull a hot wire. Freaking idiots think nothing
about doing several thousands of dollars damage to someone's house so they can buy a dime bag and a few beers. My neighbors here in Pescadero had a
few hundred meters of very expensive cable stolen, and the little bastards came back one day after they had new cable installed and tried to steal it
again.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
|
|
|
willardguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 6451
Registered: 9-19-2009
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
If it's only a 15 amp circuit, you might as well just run 12 gage romex from your outlet to the main panel of the trailer. If you are not using the
12v system in the trailer, turn off the converter/charger because they can draw a lot of power. If it makes you feel any better, a friend of mine
witnessed one of those tweakers get lit up pretty good a few months back when he grounded out trying to pull a hot wire. Freaking idiots think nothing
about doing several thousands of dollars damage to someone's house so they can buy a dime bag and a few beers. My neighbors here in Pescadero had a
few hundred meters of very expensive cable stolen, and the little bastards came back one day after they had new cable installed and tried to steal it
again. |
thats why he wants an extension cord, so he can roll it up and stash it from the little bastards,
and he already has the cable (probably 10 gauge) I would think.
|
|
|
| Pages:
1
2 |
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
