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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.