Goodbye "Mouse Hole"

[hankpage]

I finally got tired of fighting to get the shore power cord in and out of the "Mouse Hole". I choose to replace it with an electrical hatch instead of a twist-lock removable cord. (Did not want to store cord elsewhere) And I gained space for storage of my 15 to 30amp and 50 to 30amp adapters. I just have to make a small piece of foam to fill the gap left while the cord out. (Can't let those "Creepy Crawlies" in)

[f6bits]

Oh, the horror! You cut a hole in your trailer!

[geo]

Hank -
Looks really good! But did you grit your teeth as you cut the opening? I know I would!

Ron

[hankpage]

Originally Posted by geo

Hank -
Looks really good! But did you grit your teeth as you cut the opening? I know I would!

Ron

I have been planing this for two years and had removed the mouse hole twice to check for wires and obstructions, so I was not too nervous. The rear wall is only two pieces of luan and some insulation so it was over before I had to release my breathe.

[jq1031]

Nice set up Hank, where did you buy the locking cover plate? I keep pushing my plug in to far causing it to fall into the storage box inside & then I have to remove the mouse hole & reach in for the plug. Pain in the you know what!

[hankpage]

Originally Posted by jq1031

Nice set up Hank, where did you buy the locking cover plate? I keep pushing my plug in to far causing it to fall into the storage box inside & then I have to remove the mouse hole & reach in for the plug. Pain in the you know what!

Joe,
I bought it from a local dealer It was cheaper in the store then in their on-line catalog. I made an access panel from the inside so I did not have to remove the mouse hole to retrieve the plug but this much better. It came with labels for 30 amp and 50 amp.

[SteveC7010]

PPLMotorHomes has the hatch for over $40.

Amazon has it currently listed for $31.54 with free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-22...ef=pd_sxp_f_pt


CampingWorld.com has it for $34.31 on sale plus $5.75 for shipping.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...ble-hatch/1856

[wapinord]

Originally Posted by hankpage

I finally got tired of fighting to get the shore power cord in and out of the "Mouse Hole". I choose to replace it with an electrical hatch instead of a twist-lock removable cord. (Did not want to store cord elsewhere) And I gained space for storage of my 15 to 30amp and 50 to 30amp adapters. I just have to make a small piece of foam to fill the gap left while the cord out. (Can't let those "Creepy Crawlies" in)

Hi hankpage,

Do you have some pictures when the cable is inside? Is the new "mouse hole" closed?

[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by wapinord

Hi hankpage,

Do you have some pictures when the cable is inside? Is the new "mouse hole" closed?

You can just make out in the above pic that there is a little flap on the inside of the door. When the cable is stored, the flap swings around and fills the opening before the door is closed and locked.

[hankpage]

Originally Posted by wapinord

Hi hankpage,

Do you have some pictures when the cable is inside? Is the new "mouse hole" closed?

I don't know why but that is the only one I didn't post.