{"product_id":"camco-55542-50-amp-25-ft-marine-shore-power-cord","title":"Camco 55542 50 Amp 25-Foot Marine-Style Shore Power Cord","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 55542 is a 50 amp, 25-foot marine-style shore power cord with a twist-lock locking female end and a standard male plug. Waterproof connectors and a molded plug-head handle make plugging in at the pedestal quick and drama-free, night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 55542 is a 50 amp, 25-foot marine-style shore power cord built to carry the full load a bigger boat or a 50 amp rig pulls at the dock. One end is a twist-lock female connector that grabs your 50 amp inlet with a quarter turn. The other is a standard male plug that drops straight into a 50 amp pedestal. In between is a heavy black and yellow jacket rated for the wet, sunny life these cords actually live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've spent any time on a dock, you know shore power is one of those things you never think about until it quits. A cord that won't lock, contacts that corrode, a connector that lets water in. This one's designed around those exact headaches. The female end locks so wave slap and a rocking finger pier won't back it out overnight. The connectors seal up waterproof when they're fully seated and twisted home, so rain and spray stay off the contacts. And there's a molded handle at the plug head, which sounds like a small thing until you're pulling a stiff cord off a pedestal in the cold and realize you're yanking on the handle instead of the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty amps is the big service. It's what you want when the boat's running air conditioning, a water heater, a battery charger, and the galley all at the same time without browning out. This cord carries 125\/250 volts across the full four-wire setup, same as any proper 50 amp shore power cord, so you're getting both legs of 120 to feed everything on board. On a 35-foot-plus powerboat or a liveaboard trawler, that's the difference between comfortable and constantly managing loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25-foot length hits the sweet spot for most slips. Long enough to reach the pedestal from a normal tie-up, short enough that you're not coiling a pile of extra cord on the deck or fighting voltage drop from an over-long run. If your slip sits far from the post, you can add a 50 amp extension, just know that every extra foot of cord costs you a little voltage under a heavy 50 amp load, so keep the total run as short as you reasonably can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on where these cords go wrong, because it's almost always the same story. Salt air is hard on connectors. The twist-lock female end can seize or corrode if it's left wet and ignored season after season. A little dielectric grease on the contacts and a dry storage spot go a long way, and it's worth pulling the connector apart once a year to check for green. Treat the ends right and a cord like this lasts a long time. Drag it across the dock by the wire and force the male prongs into a corroded pedestal, and you'll be replacing an end sooner than you'd like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black and yellow jacket isn't just for looks. It's genuinely easier to spot on a dark dock, which matters when you're stepping over it at night or coiling it in low light. And the high-visibility color is one less thing to trip over when you're walking the finger pier with your hands full. Camco's been building RV and marine gear since 1966, and this cord is a straightforward, honest piece of it. It's not the flashiest thing you'll buy for the boat. It's the thing that quietly does its job every night you're plugged in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: if you've got a 50 amp inlet and you need a dependable 25-foot run to the pedestal, this is a clean, no-drama choice. It handles the full 50 amp service, locks on so it stays put, and keeps the weather out where it counts. Lock it on, twist it tight, and forget about it. That's exactly what you want from a shore power cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50 amp \/ 125-250V rating handles the full shore power draw on larger boats and 50 amp rigs, air conditioning, water heater, charger, and galley all at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25-foot length reaches most marina pedestals and campground posts without an extension, keeping the run short and voltage drop low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwist-lock female end locks onto a 50 amp inlet with a quarter turn, so wave slap and dock movement won't shake it loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded plug-head handle gives you something solid to grab, so you pull on the handle instead of yanking the cord out of the connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof connector design keeps spray, rain, and dock puddles off the contacts when both ends are fully seated and twisted home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack and yellow jacket stays visible on a dark dock or under the rig at night, easy to spot when you're stepping over it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard male end plugs straight into a matching 50 amp pedestal, no adapter needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible outer jacket coils down for storage in a dock box or cord bag without fighting you\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\u003eWhat does the twist-lock female end connect to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt connects to your boat's or RV's 50 amp shore power inlet. Line up the connector, push it on, and give it a quarter turn to lock. That locking action is what keeps it seated when the dock moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a true 50 amp cord?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a 50 amp, 125\/250 volt cord with the full four-wire setup, so you get both legs of 120 volts to run everything on board or in the rig at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill 25 feet reach the pedestal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor most slips and campsites, yes. If your pedestal sits farther off, you can add a 50 amp extension, but keep in mind that every extra foot of cord costs you a little voltage under a heavy 50 amp load, so keep the total run as short as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it really waterproof in the rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe connectors seal against water when both ends are fully seated and twisted home. If an end isn't twisted all the way, water can find its way in, so always confirm the lock before you walk away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the handle for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe molded handle at the plug head gives you a solid grip so you're pulling the plug out by the handle, not by the cord. That saves the connection from getting stressed every time you unplug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need any adapters to use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot for a matching 50 amp pedestal. The male end plugs straight in. If you're connecting to a different amperage service, you'd need the correct adapter for that hookup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the connector from corroding in salt air?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSalt is the enemy of any dock connector. A light coat of dielectric grease on the contacts, a dry spot to store the cord, and a quick teardown once a season to check for corrosion will keep it working for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this for both a boat and an RV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a marine-style cord, and 50 amp shore power is the same service whether you're plugging in a boat or a 50 amp RV, so it works for either as long as the inlet matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I store it between trips?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCoil it loosely and keep it in a dock box or a cord bag, out of standing water and direct sun. Storing it dry and out of UV is the single best thing you can do to make it last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 55542 Marine-Style Power Supply Cord, 50 Amp, 25 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55542\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717555425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125\/250V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwist Lock Female End to Male End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJacket Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocking Connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, twist-lock female end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeatherproofing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip Handle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded Plug Head Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine-Style Power Supply Cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine and RV Shore Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does the twist-lock female end connect to?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It connects to your boat's or RV's 50 amp shore power inlet. 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