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12-09-2018, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Gemini 23TR
State: British Columbia
Posts: 215
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RV 30 amp power cord
While parked in my backyard, I like to leave my RV plugged into shore power. This is very visible to anyone passing by in the alley. My neighbour suggested I drive onto the 30 amp power cord to make it difficult to steal while plugged in. Will this damage my cord? I am parked on earth (vs pavement or asphalt) the ground is somewhat soft.
Seems senseless to ruin my cord to keep someone from stealing it;-) Nancy
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12-09-2018, 07:26 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
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If you are concerned about it you could dig a narrow trench in the ground and cover it with a small piece of plywood before driving over it.
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12-09-2018, 07:30 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Washington
Posts: 66
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It won't hurt the cord at all. Even on asphalt. So long as you don't use the front tire and grind it by steering.
It's really a great anti-theft idea...
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12-09-2018, 07:34 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
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Yeah shouldn't hurt it at all.
That is a common tactic used by EV drivers when publicly charging with the included with the car 120V charger--or run the cord through/under the hood.
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12-09-2018, 09:54 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite24FE
State: Texas
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Those shore line cords are prettty tough. I doubt if you will hurt it
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12-09-2018, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
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The chords are not meant to be squashed. After a while the cover hardens. You have a chance of breaking the individual strands of the electric cable. This causes the power to travel over fewer stands. This will mean a higher resistance at the break point. The result is heat that can melt the cover.
I'd dig the trench as suggested.
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12-09-2018, 10:46 PM
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Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
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Also, consider placing some cap blocks under the tires. Raw earth and grass will dry rot tires quicker than a cat can kill a rat.
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12-09-2018, 11:50 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I'm an extra big "Fraidy-Cat"...
I wouldn't do it.
But that's just me!
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12-10-2018, 04:48 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
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I wouldn't do it, even though I have little doubt about doing it a few times not harming it...
instead, I think I would use a standard 20 Amp outdoor extension cord, pulled inside the rig's power cable locker so it's not too easy to disconnect. Would be fine I think to charge and run a few lights...even to preschool the fridge, etc... just not micro and AC at the same time.
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12-10-2018, 05:02 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I might suggest some stronger security measures...
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12-23-2018, 02:37 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
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State: Oklahoma
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12-23-2018, 03:06 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankMor
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It WILL make the miscreants have to work harder...
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12-23-2018, 03:40 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.3
State: Tennessee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbrown
The chords are not meant to be squashed. After a while the cover hardens. You have a chance of breaking the individual strands of the electric cable. This causes the power to travel over fewer stands. This will mean a higher resistance at the break point. The result is heat that can melt the cover.
I'd dig the trench as suggested.
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Agree, driving on cords will do long term damage and create a potential fire hazard.
I recommend finding a tree, bumper or any object with no sharp edges to wrap cord around and then secure a paddle lock around both pieces of extension cord.
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12-23-2018, 03:52 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: VEGAS
State: Arizona
Posts: 20
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Cord
With all the problems your having with the cord why not install a small solar panel.
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