Why are 50 amp female twist connectors so expensive?
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Ray LeTourneau
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I suppose because it's a specialty market.
Look at the price of a decent motorcycle camper. A basic fiberglass tub on a lightweight frame with a canvas tent over it. More than a regular sized pop-up.
Look at the price of a decent motorcycle camper. A basic fiberglass tub on a lightweight frame with a canvas tent over it. More than a regular sized pop-up.
wdk450
Well-known member
You should be able to get these at Camping Worlds, larger RV supply stores, and posters have said Home Depot or Lowes. Online Tweetys, or Amazon.
It's NEMA designation is SS2-50R .
papajoel55
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hi try http://www.adventurerv.net/ their prices are really good and they have a good selection of products.
Joel
Joel
wdk450
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Joel and all:
This looks like a great RV supply site, although the plug in question is still in the $80 area. I did note that they had the lowest prices I have seen on the Progressive Charger/Converters - the PD 9260 was about $60 less than other places I have looked.
scottyb
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Here's one on Amazon for $36.99. http://www.amazon.com/CEP-Marinco-6...1890&sr=8-1&keywords=50a+twist+lock+connector . They have both male and female.
I had trouble finding a 50A female plug for an extension cord that I made. Found it on Amazon too.
I had trouble finding a 50A female plug for an extension cord that I made. Found it on Amazon too.
alanfred
Active Member
I saw that one, not sure about the center post. I thought it was a generator connector.
scottyb
Well-known member
That one is for a generator but this one http://www.amazon.com/Camco-55552-S...F8&qid=1354670070&sr=1-3&keywords=camco+50amp is the right one. You get a male standard plug and a female twist lock for $37.75 + free 2-day shipping if you are a Prime member. I purchased their standard female plug and they seem to be well made.
alanfred
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It looks like the 50 amp end is molded. Does it come apart? I am making a 30 amp cord to use when I don't need 50 amps. I'm not a fan of pigtail adapters, extension cables, and such.
That's what I was thinking, Alan. Looks like a molded plug to me with those crimps.
dave10a
Well-known member
I am not sure why these plugs are so expensive, but as some who has sat in many design review sessions, I can assure you that government regulation and cost of various testing agencies play a big role in end unit pricing. Then comes supply and demand, consumer benefit, overhead and comparative pricing.
scottyb
Well-known member
Gosh, it may be molded. I suppose the wires are soldered instead of lugs, too. It must be a S&D issue because obviously the parts are not that expensive if they can sell these pigtails so cheap. Looks like they know it and are taking advantage of it.
alanfred
Active Member
Dave,
I think you hit the nail on the head, with the biggest hit being "consumer benefit". If you want to run multiple AC's, and other power hungry devices, 30 amp - 3,600 watts ain't gonna cut it. As Tim Taylor (Allen) from Tool Time would say, MORE POWER, Need 50 amp - 12,000 watts, (grunt, grunt)
ihsolutions
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I own a mobile home dealership. The components of most mobile homes (doors, faucets, cabinets, bathtubs, etc) are generally of much lower quality than regular residential components, yet are much more expensive. I can only assume it's because it's a specialty market with much lower production volume than what gets made for regular homes. As the volume increases, the costs come down, and there is more competition.
I'm guessing the market for 50 amp twist connectors is also comparatively small. We've got to pay to play, right?!
I'm guessing the market for 50 amp twist connectors is also comparatively small. We've got to pay to play, right?!
