Recommendations needed for 110v extension cord for outdoor use to run off truck (can’t find existing thread)

[Moleculefinder]

Do you have an extension cord you like and use for outdoor purposes? Need something longer than 30’ and can’t find references or threads endorsing any. I realize “any” extension cord might work, but have to support an event soon and don’t have time to test and return multiple.

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[chriserx]

Do you have an extension cord you like and use for outdoor purposes? Need something longer than 30’ and can’t find references or threads endorsing any. I realize “any” extension cord might work, but have to support an event soon and don’t have time to test and return multiple.

I use a husky (Home Depot) 12/3 100', the only time it's failed me in 15 years was when it didn't get out the way of my lawnmower. Even then I replaced the outlet with a waterproof plug and now I have a 98' extension cord.

 

[RLXXI]

I have a couple of these, typical outdoor extension cord. I like that it has an led that shows at a glance if the cord is hot or not. Check your load specs, this cord is rated for 13A.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Yellow-...Cord-with-Power-Light-Plug-64826301/303020528

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I have two 50-foot Southwire Yellow Jacket 10/3 20A outdoor extension cords. They work fantastically with the 20A outlets in the truck.

A note you may not need but may be useful for someone else: Don’t leave a long extension cord rolled up in any way if you’re going to be using it for any length of time. It will suffer heat damage.

https://www.southwire.com/power-man...d-power-light-indicator-receptacle/p/26188802

 

[Runaway Tractor]

There's nothing to test and return. Extension cords don't care whether they're plugged into a house or truck or the space station. You can go to any box store and buy any outdoor extension cord you'd like.

 

[evowner]

There's nothing to test and return. Extension cords don't care whether they're plugged into a house or truck or the space station. You can go to any box store and buy any outdoor extension cord you'd like.

This is not quite true. I would not go and buy a 16 gauge yardwork type cord. It would not last long and may be dangerous.
I would, like as mentioned before, get a 10 gauge cord. If possible plug it into a 20 amp outlet. You will have no voltage drop or other problems.

 

[hturnerfamily]

the OP gives NO information about 'what' the need is for, the expected highest amperage, or anything other than 'outdoors'...

any outdoor extension cord will work


there's no way for any of us to know what the amperage needs are, so, yes, 'any' extension cord will work, if all you need is 'power'... that fact has nothing to do with whether it comes from the truck, or anywhere else.

I've never heard of a need to "test and return multiple"

 

[MaintGrl]

Buy a name brand, and 12/3 -50' would be the minimum...10/3 -100'
and you can''t go wrong....
Much of it depends on the potential "Load"

 

[Firn]

the OP gives NO information about 'what' the need is for, the expected highest amperage, or anything other than 'outdoors'...

any outdoor extension cord will work


there's no way for any of us to know what the amperage needs are, so, yes, 'any' extension cord will work, if all you need is 'power'... that fact has nothing to do with whether it comes from the truck, or anywhere else.

I've never heard of a need to "test and return multiple"

If you dont know the need and you are talking about something that can literally catch fire then you dont go with the lowest common denominator, you go with the highest. This isnt the place to recomend a cord and if it catches fire just try a different one.

The lightning can push 20a, that means at minimum 12awg. Since its a longer run on something that could be coiled or in the sun going from 12awg to 10awg is a safe choice. The one SpaceEVdriver recomended is a very good option.

 

[jwrezz]

I use a husky (Home Depot) 12/3 100', the only time it's failed me in 15 years was when it didn't get out the way of my lawnmower. Even then I replaced the outlet with a waterproof plug and now I have a 98' extension cord.

Same thing with mine! Only it was hedge trimmers! Now I got a battery powered hedge trimmer so I can't f up my cord unless I really try hard!

 

[K6CCC]

I have an assorted collections of extension cords in various wire size and length. Most of the decision on what to use depends on current and needed length. I keep a 14 AWG 50 foot cable in the truck all the time which is plenty for most uses. When I went out for my Peak to Peak bike ride that I support, I grabbed a 12 AWG 100 foot cord that lives on a reel. Did end up using that a couple times.

 

[Zekester]

Find that 2 x 25 footers serves me better than one 50 footer. I like the cords that indicate they are powered at the socket end. McMaster-Carr, Uline and Granger are good resources. You ight also consider cord reals.

 

[jwrezz]

Find that 2 x 25 footers serves me better than one 50 footer. I like the cords that indicate they are powered at the socket end. McMaster-Carr, Uline and Granger are good resources. You ight also consider cord reals.

Lighted end is a must have for those long cords! Reels too!

 

[chl]

OP needs to "support an event" so...I'd assume something that will handle 20A without a significant voltage drop...he didn't say how long either...

So lets say 100Ft 20A so 10/3 rated for outdoor use. If you want to have a super cord:

Look for heavy-duty, outdoor-rated cords like STW designed to resist weather, sun, and temperature changes. ( S means it is a Severe Service cord, T indicates a Thermoplastic (PVC) construction, and W stands for Weather-resistant for outdoor use. )

A 20A cord will have a 20A plug that will fit the Lightning 20A outlets, but it won't fit a 15A outlet, the female receptacle end will take 15A or 20A plugs though:

For example from Home Depot or Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Parkworld-Extension-5-20P-Female-Adapter/dp/B08LVQ6XTN/ref=sr_1_17?crid=1GYZ7UQ5BLLVI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OFFqisBKD3qhwcoKrTtwcex9kvwhh1vUq7AyTqhjMBrOwuGgjiMM3Cvh72-e1dWZnkzFSS9Gk_txUhEgN8KRv9pQRWxvZ-f588aHszy5_R1NQRsGCtY0Adu-RHJHpPCa_6Si_wt_CO9WdUGe5JNGi4LiNbS-E5ySiyayhDcgrqvyPufuhhO2Rek0jNAKCD2BbNBkxk1-Vk6Au8kZXv7OQ1JoGL479kcKH5_F91k9onW8UwGYi2opFSZBrRap0afpewMf-AW6vzLOg-lad6aUuTJxrXJr-vgy_SKZy12CPZw.lVHzTKUV4xKxO2ohFUwmZd90qXTPlamA9vfTuhtmumQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=100ft+10/3+20A+extension+cord&qid=1763175534&sprefix=100ft+10/3+20a+extension+cord,aps,242&sr=8-17&th=1

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