AC Chargers and Fast Charging Cables
A storm is two days out, or the trailer leaves on Friday, and your power station is at half charge. The wall outlet you plug into, and the cable you plug in with, decide how quickly it fills. This page sorts the options so you can pick the one that gets you full in time.
30A cables for the Apex 300
The Apex 300 has its own set of input cables. They are meant for charging through a 30A wall socket and reaching a max 3000W input. There is a 30A version, and 50A versions that are described for parallel use. If you own an Apex 300 and want to refill fast, this is the family to look at. Check which plug your outlet has before you order.
30A cables for the AC300 and AC500
These cables take a 30A wall socket to the aviation plug on the station. The retailer says they let the AC300 reach a max 3000W input. Two outlet shapes are offered: NEMA TT-30, the common RV style, and NEMA L14-30, the locking type often found on generator panels and workshop wiring. Pick the one that matches the outlet you actually have. A camper with a TT-30 pedestal and a home with an L14-30 inlet need different ends.
Split-phase and 50A cables
Some homes and larger setups run split-phase power. Two cables here are named for exactly that: a 30A one and an AC500 50A one. They suit owners of bigger stations who are hooking into a home backup arrangement rather than a camp pedestal. If your station is an AC500, there is also a 50A cable listed under the AC300 input range. Read the product page to confirm the match before you buy.
30A cables for the AC240 and AC240P
The AC240 and AC240P have their own 30A cables, in TT-30 and L14-30 plugs. The retailer lists max input of 2,200W for the AC240 and 2,300W for the AC240P, with 2,400W possible when used with other gear (see the product page for the detail). The cable is 60in long in the TT-30 version. That is enough for most garage walls, but measure if your outlet sits far from where the station lives.
T500 AC adapters
The T500 is a 500W AC adapter charger. It is a box that charges a station or an external battery pack from an ordinary wall socket. The listing covers B230 and B300 batteries, AC200P, AC200 and AC200Max, and others. The same product is sold in several versions, each named for the models it pairs with, so choose by the model name in the title. It suits people who want a steady, simple fill from a standard outlet instead of a high-power cable.
Basic cables and replacements
Not every job needs speed. A plain AC cable is the thing to buy when the original is lost, short or damaged. There are simple cables for the AC300 and AC500, the EP500, the B210, and a 20A cable for the AC200L at 70.8in long. The EP500 also has a generator charging cable, described as a way to charge it from a generator. These are cheap, and the main task is matching the name to your model.
How to choose
- Start with your station's model. Almost every product here is named for the models it fits.
- Look at your outlet. TT-30, L14-30, split-phase and standard wall sockets each call for a different cable.
- Check the input figure in the description. A 30A cable that reaches 3000W on one model reaches less on another.
- Measure the distance from outlet to station. Cable lengths are short, so plan where the station sits while it charges.
- Decide whether you need speed. If you charge overnight, a basic cable or adapter may do.
Questions people ask
Can I use any 30A cable with any station?
No. The cables are listed for specific models. Use the one named for yours and follow the manual.
What is the difference between TT-30 and L14-30?
They are different plug shapes. TT-30 is the common RV outlet. L14-30 is a locking plug. Choose the one that fits your outlet.
Do I need a T500 if I have a fast cable?
Not necessarily. The T500 is a 500W adapter for standard wall charging. A fast cable is for a 30A outlet and higher input.
Which cable do I need if I charge from a generator?
That depends on the model. The EP500 has a listed generator charging cable. For others, check the outlet on your generator and the cable's description.