Southwire

Southwire: American Wire and Cable Expertise

Southwire is one of North America's best-known wire and cable manufacturers, with a story that begins in rural Georgia. On March 23, 1950, Southwire Company started producing wire with 12 employees and second-hand machinery. Founder Roy Richards Sr. started the business to help bring electricity to rural Carroll County, Georgia. Today the company is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia and remains privately held, with a product line that reaches from building wire to portable power cords and RV electrical protection.

Why Southwire Earns Trust

Few brands have a footprint as deep in electrical infrastructure. Nearly a fifth of all homes in the United States contain Southwire building wire products. More than half of the copper rod used for electrical wire and cable is made with Southwire's patented continuous rod method. That manufacturing depth carries over to the consumer-facing products used in garages, workshops, campsites and job sites: conductors, cords, plugs, conduit, work lights and diagnostic tools built around the same safety-first approach to electrical work.

Southwire Products for Vehicles, Trailers and RVs

For towing and trailering, Southwire's trailer wiring harness offering helps connect tow vehicles and trailers so lighting and signals work reliably. A clean, properly rated harness matters for both visibility and legal compliance on the road.

RV owners will recognize the brand for its Surge Guard line. Campground pedestals can deliver faulty or unstable power, and electronic surge protectors are designed to guard sensitive electronics. Related electrical system surge protector products add another layer of defense for the wiring and appliances inside a camper or trailer. Many Surge Guard units check for open ground, open neutral, and correct polarity before you plug in.

Diagnostics are just as important as protection. A dependable electrical circuit testing tool lets you confirm an outlet or pedestal is wired correctly before connecting anything valuable. Southwire also makes adapters that help bridge different plug and receptacle configurations when moving between shore power, generators and household outlets.

Cords, Reels and Job-Site Essentials

• Retractable cord reels and RV power supply cords for 50A hookups
• SJOOW portable power cords and outdoor extension cords in several gauges
• Grounded trouble lights for under-hood and garage work
• Flexible metal conduit and replacement plugs for custom electrical jobs
• Shoreline reels for sewer hose and utility storage

Choosing the Right Southwire Product

Match amperage and conductor gauge to the load, and choose jacket ratings suited to outdoor or wet conditions. For RVs, confirm whether your rig uses a 30A or 50A service before selecting surge protection or power cords. With attention to those details, Southwire's range gives DIYers, RV owners and tradespeople a consistent, well-established source for electrical supplies.