{"product_id":"marinco-151225rv-25ft-15a-locking-shore-power-cord","title":"Marinco 151225RV 25ft 15A Locking Shore Power Cord","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eMarinco's 151225RV is a 25-foot, 12\/3 shore power extension cord with locking ends, rated 15 amps at 125 volts. It's the cord you reach for when the dock pedestal sits just a little too far from your boat's inlet, and the twist-lock connectors stay mated when the wind kicks up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever had a plain household extension cord pop loose from the dock outlet in the middle of the night, you already know why Marinco built this one with locking ends. The 151225RV is a 25-foot, 12-gauge, three-conductor cord rated for 15 amps at 125 volts. It's the cord you reach for when the shore power pedestal sits just a little too far from your boat's inlet and you want a connection that won't quit on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of it is 12\/3 SJTOW cable. That's 12-gauge copper across three conductors, hot, neutral, and ground, in a jacket rated for outdoor and wet service. Twelve gauge matters on a 25-foot run. Thinner wire drops more voltage under load, and at a full 15-amp draw that sag can leave your battery charger or air conditioner working harder than it should. With the heavier 12-gauge conductors, you keep more of your power where you want it, at the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ends lock. Give the connector a quarter twist and it stays mated, even when the wind picks up and the cord starts swinging off the dock. That's the whole point of a locking cord on the water. A straight-blade plug can wiggle free with wave action and boat movement. These twist-lock ends won't, which means no surprise power loss to your fridge or your bilge pump overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes on this specific version. It ships without a plug-head handle, so there's no molded grip to pull against when you disconnect. On a wet deck that can feel awkward. A lot of owners tie a short loop of paracord through the connector to give themselves something to grab. Cheap fix, works great. And it comes packaged without a carry bag, so you'll want somewhere to stow it. The old trick is to coil it into a five-gallon bucket, which keeps it from kinking and keeps the cord off the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow jacket is easy to spot on a dark dock, which is a real safety plus when you're stepping around at night. Fair warning though, bright yellow does fade toward a chalky white after a hard season in strong sun. It's cosmetic. The cable underneath is the same. Some folks touch it up with marine vinyl dye if they care about the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cord suits the 15-amp shore power inlets you'll find on smaller powerboats, weekender sailboats, and plenty of RVs too. Marinco builds for both worlds. If your boat has a 30-amp or 50-amp inlet, this isn't the cord for that service, and you should never bridge a 15-amp cord to a 30-amp adapter without proper GFCI protection in the circuit. Match the cord to your inlet and your pedestal and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth saying. The locking pins can seize up if salt builds on them, especially if the boat lives in a slip year round. Give the pins a wipe and a quick clean every so often and they'll keep twisting free easily. And if you coil and uncoil the cord hard at the same spot every time, the strain relief where the cable meets the locking end can eventually crack. Vary your coil, or wrap that joint with a bit of tape or heat-shrink, and the cord lasts for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 25-foot run to a 15-amp pedestal, this is a straightforward, no-drama choice. Heavy enough gauge to hold voltage, locking ends that stay put, and a color you can actually see. If your slip is a long end-tie, measure first. Twenty-five feet is enough for most finger piers but can come up short on a long tie, in which case a lot of boaters add a short pigtail rather than swap to a longer cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12\/3 SJTOW cable: 12-gauge copper across three conductors, rated for outdoor and wet service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25-foot length reaches distant dockside 15-amp pedestals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocking twist-lock ends on both connectors stay mated in wind and wave action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 15 amps at 125 volts, up to 1875 watts of shore power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavier 12-gauge conductors hold voltage over the full run with less sag under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility yellow jacket is easy to spot on a dark dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits 15-amp shore power inlets on smaller powerboats, weekender sailboats, and RVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarinco marine and RV electrical construction built for harsh, wet environments\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 Marinco 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 gauge and cable type is this cord?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 12\/3 SJTOW cable, which means 12-gauge copper across three conductors (hot, neutral, ground) in a jacket rated for outdoor and wet service. The heavier 12-gauge holds voltage better over a 25-foot run than lighter 14-gauge cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the cord?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e25 feet. That's enough for most finger piers and slips. If you're on a long end-tie it can come up short, so measure the run from your pedestal to your inlet first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the electrical rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e15 amps at 125 volts, which works out to about 1875 watts of shore power. Match it to a 15-amp inlet and a 15-amp pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo both ends lock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Both connectors are twist-lock. A quarter turn seats them so they stay mated when the wind picks up and the cord swings, instead of wiggling free like a straight-blade plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a handle on the plug head?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, this version ships without a plug-head handle, so there's no molded grip to pull against when you disconnect. Many owners tie a short paracord loop through the connector to make disconnects easier on a wet deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work on my 30-amp shore power inlet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is a 15-amp cord for 15-amp inlets. Don't bridge it to a 30-amp adapter without proper GFCI protection in the circuit. Match the cord to your inlet and pedestal service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this for boats or RVs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth. Marinco builds this for marine and RV shore power, so it fits 15-amp inlets on smaller powerboats, weekender sailboats, and RVs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a carry bag?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, it's packaged without a bag. A common trick is to coil it into a five-gallon bucket for storage, which keeps it from kinking and keeps it off the deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the locking ends working smoothly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSalt can build up on the locking pins, especially on a boat that lives in a slip year round. Wipe and clean the pins every so often and they'll keep twisting free easily.\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\u003eMarinco 25 ft 12\/3 Locking Shore Power Extension Cord, 15A 125V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarinco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e151225RV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e093344065408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 Volt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/3 SJTOW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking Ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1875 Watts (15A at 125V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJacket Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlug Head Handle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithout Plug Head Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine \/ 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 gauge and cable type is this cord?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's 12\/3 SJTOW cable, which means 12-gauge copper across three conductors (hot, neutral, ground) in a jacket rated for outdoor and wet service. 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