A window unit can just use a standard 50 ft extension cord without getting
heated up.

http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/ac1.jpg

And no, this is not a joke.

-Karl

PS:  Wendy sez:  "No, the power in the campground must still be on...I can hear
Bloss' air conditioner running."  :-)

> The TURD uses so much a/c while camping we've had to look at theatrical
> specs for power cords.  If you can get your hands on one, the best is a
> 10/3 at 50ft with the full neoprene jacket.  They are super expensive
> (unless you can "borrow" one) and may require the use of stage-pin to
> edison adaptors on each end.  The good part is that they will handle a
> pair of PAR 64s that will not only illuminate the interior but will keep
> it toasty warm in the winter.
>
> <lighting humor mode:off>

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 195K miles
http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/
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