{"product_id":"camco-55142-15-amp-30-ft-rv-extension-cord","title":"Camco 55142 15-Amp 30-Ft RV Extension Cord","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 55142 is a 30-foot, 15-amp extension cord with standard NEMA 5-15 plugs, 14-gauge copper, and a cETLus safety mark. It's built to reach a distant pedestal or outlet when your RV power supply cord comes up short, carrying up to 1875 watts for chargers, fans, lights, and small tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 55142 is a 30-foot, 15-amp extension cord built to close the gap between your rig and the power you need. Male NEMA 5-15P on one end, female NEMA 5-15R on the other. Standard three-prong household connections, so it plugs into the same outlets you already use at the campsite, the driveway, or the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the short version. It's rated for 125 volts and 1875 watts, wound in 14-gauge copper, and carries the cETLus safety mark. That's the same 15-amp circuit you'd find on a household outlet, just stretched out 30 feet so you can reach a pedestal or an outlet that's parked too far away. If your RV power supply cord won't quite make it, this is the cord that gets you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe reach for a cord like this all the time. Pulling into a site where the pedestal is on the wrong side. Running a battery charger and a small fridge off a distant garage outlet during storage. Powering household appliances, tools, or a shop light when the nearest receptacle is 25 feet away. The 55142 handles all of it as long as you stay inside the 15-amp, 1875-watt ceiling. Think chargers, fans, small heaters, lights, and power tools. Not a rooftop air conditioner and a microwave running at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on the wire. Fourteen-gauge copper is the right size for a 15-amp load, but any cord loses a little voltage over distance, and 30 feet is enough to notice if you're pushing near the top of the rating. If you're running a battery charger plus a fridge on a long run and the charger seems sluggish, that's voltage drop talking, not a bad cord. Keep the run as short as the layout allows and you'll be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe safety habit that matters most is simple. Uncoil it. A cord left coiled while it's carrying a real load traps heat inside the loops and the jacket gets hot. Roll it out flat, or at least lay it in loose figure-eights, whenever you're drawing serious current. Costs you nothing and it's the single best thing you can do for a cord's lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is black PVC, which shrugs off scuffs, driveway grit, and the odd tire roll better than a thin cheap cord. It's an outdoor-rated cord for RV, mobile home, and household outdoor use. Keep the connections up off standing water and out of puddles. It's a dry-location outdoor cord at heart, not a submersible fitting, so treat the plug ends with the same respect you'd give any shore connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoaters, this one earns a spot in the dock bag for smaller boats running off a 15-amp pedestal. It'll carry a charger, a couple of fans, and cabin lights on a 20-foot boat without complaint. Salt air is hard on any plug, so a little dielectric grease on the female end and a habit of drying the connection go a long way. If you're regularly loading an air conditioner or you're on a 30-amp inlet, step up to a proper 30-amp shore cord instead. Right tool, right job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cETLus mark means the cord has been tested and certified to recognized US and Canadian safety standards, so you're not guessing about the build quality. Combine that with the full-size copper conductors and standard three-prong ends, and you've got a cord that'll ride along season after season if you treat it right. Store it dry, coil it loosely for transport, and check the prongs now and then for looseness or discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line. If you need to reach power that's a little too far away, and your load lives inside 15 amps, the Camco 55142 is a straightforward, safety-certified 30-footer that does exactly what it says. No surprises. Just more reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15-amp, 125-volt, 1875-watt rating handles chargers, fans, lights, small heaters, and power tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e30-foot length reaches distant pedestals and outlets when your RV supply cord comes up short\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14-gauge copper conductors sized correctly for a full 15-amp load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMale NEMA 5-15P to female NEMA 5-15R ends use standard three-prong household connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecETLus certified to recognized US and Canadian safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack PVC jacket resists scuffs, grit, and outdoor exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for RV, mobile home, and household outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with standard RV power supply cords and common wall outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the Camco 55142 extension cord?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e30 feet. It gives you real reach when a pedestal or outlet is parked farther from your rig than your RV power supply cord can stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can a 15-amp extension cord handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis cord is rated for 15 amps, 125 volts, and 1875 watts. That covers chargers, fans, lights, small heaters, and most power tools. Stay under 1875 watts total and you're in safe territory. It isn't sized for a rooftop air conditioner running alongside a microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are NEMA 5-15P and 5-15R plugs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're the standard three-prong household plug and receptacle. The 5-15P is the male plug end and the 5-15R is the female receptacle end. If it fits a normal wall outlet, it fits this cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat wire gauge is the 55142?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e14-gauge copper, which is the correct conductor size for a continuous 15-amp load on a cord this length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I run this on a 20-amp breaker?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The cord is limited by its own 15-amp rating, not the breaker. On a 20-amp circuit it simply carries up to its own 15-amp ceiling. Just don't try to pull more than 15 amps through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat wire size do I need for a 30-amp RV cord?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 30-amp RV cord needs heavier 10-gauge wire and 30-amp TT-30 connectors, which is a different cord entirely. The 55142 is a 15-amp, 14-gauge cord. If your rig runs on a 30-amp inlet, use a dedicated 30-amp shore cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this cord safe to use outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's rated for RV, mobile home, and household outdoor use and carries the cETLus safety mark. Keep the plug connections up out of standing water and puddles, since it's a dry-location outdoor cord and not a submersible fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I uncoil the cord when it's under load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlways. A coiled cord traps heat inside the loops when it's carrying current. Roll it out flat before you draw a real load and it'll run cooler and last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill there be voltage drop over 30 feet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA little, like any cord. It's rarely an issue at normal loads, but if you're near the 15-amp ceiling on a long run you may notice a device working a bit harder. Keep the run as short as your setup allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this at a dock for my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor a smaller boat on a 15-amp pedestal, yes. It'll carry a charger, fans, and cabin lights. Add a little dielectric grease on the female end to fight salt-air corrosion. 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