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08-28-2019, 11:13 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 42FK
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 36
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Power Cord Reel
Is there such a thing as auto extend and auto retract power cord? My 2012 Thor Tuscany 42FK has the auto retract. It would be awesome to find something that extends the cord automatically also. Any info out there? TIA
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08-28-2019, 11:41 PM
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Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
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Wouldn't that be pretty much like trying to push a length of chain down the road ? 
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
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08-30-2019, 04:14 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31W
State: Minnesota
Posts: 209
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Popfla
Wouldn't that be pretty much like trying to push a length of chain down the road ? |
Exactly.
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Chloe - fur baby
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08-30-2019, 11:43 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-30-2019, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31E (2019)
State: California
Posts: 249
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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that would be ...shocking!
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08-30-2019, 07:21 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: California
Posts: 617
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I think that is what children are for but most of us are way beyond that age!
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This post is opinion based on experience. 
2015 Hurricane 27K
2013 Sea Ray 220SD
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08-30-2019, 07:29 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 Diemaster
that would be ...shocking!
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http://www.thorforums.com/forums/att...1&d=1567193382
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-30-2019, 07:30 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 brucev
I think that is what children are for but most of us are way beyond that age!
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 What about the Grandchildren?
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-31-2019, 12:37 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.5
State: Florida
Posts: 278
THOR #12686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
What about the Grandchildren? |
The grandchildren would just say "don't you have an app for that?"
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2018 Thor Vegas 25.5
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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08-31-2019, 12:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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Can't you just connect with Bluetooth ?
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
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08-31-2019, 01:30 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,467
THOR #3156
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Wow you guys are a tough crowd 
His question made total sense to me
Jerry
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08-31-2019, 01:52 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Keystone
Model: Sprinter
State: Florida
Posts: 1,422
THOR #15553
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the day I need a power out cord reel ( or any kind of cord reel) is the day they put me in the ground.
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08-31-2019, 02:10 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 330
THOR #11380
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And what is the best color? I like Navy Blue for the most obvious reason!
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YNCM USN-Retired (64-90)
RVN (Tet 68)
2015 Thor Vegas 24.1
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08-31-2019, 02:18 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.5
State: Florida
Posts: 278
THOR #12686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by halfprice
Wow you guys are a tough crowd
His question made total sense to me
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Hey, some of us here are old and grouchy...we've earned the right to be a little sarcastic, and maybe a little off topic. No offense intended, of course.
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08-31-2019, 02:57 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,467
THOR #3156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pavemike
Hey, some of us here are old and grouchy...we've earned the right to be a little sarcastic, and maybe a little off topic. No offense intended, of course. |
Total understand hence the
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08-31-2019, 04:01 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
Posts: 678
THOR #3109
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You guys have power cords?
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2015 38RSSA--traded
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08-31-2019, 12:58 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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 Mine is "people-powered"...
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08-31-2019, 03:56 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: Nevada
Posts: 69
THOR #11264
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Gotta admit to being a bit of a neat freak when it comes to bin space. If there was a simple mounted hand reel, I could see the benefit as long as it dint take up to much space. My humble opinion only of course lol
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09-07-2019, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: Kentucky
Posts: 880
THOR #2817
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I have often wanted a retractable shore power cord, but none the motor homes we've owned were set up so that could be an option. I found a few on the Northern Tools website, but they are only rated for 120-volts at 30 amps. The problem with retractable cord reels is that the current must pass through slip rings, so they essentially have moving contacts. I didn't find any for 240-volt, 50 amps.
One of this type could be put in a storage compartment and wired to the shore power circuit.
Coxreels Professional-Grade Hand Crank Extension Cord Storage Reel — 30 Amps, Model# 1125PCL-8-C
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09-08-2019, 12:20 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42HQ
State: Ontario
Posts: 16
THOR #7504
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When we were boaters, we had a CableMaster, which was power in & out. The boat power cable was a lot heavier than RV cables (both 50A). RV cable is a lot lighter and you don’t fall in the water.
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But if it could automatically find the proper outlet, and plug in... 
