Power cord problem

[Quiroule]

I have received and installed the Camco 55245 RV 30 AMP PowerGrip Replacement Plug. I must say that I am not impressed.

There is a gap close to 1/8 inch wide between the strain relief clamp and the plug body, which leave a path for the water to get inside the plug. That would probably not be problem when you are plugged to the shore power on a post. But when you have to use an extension cord, as it happens on occasion, the plug is horizontal and water could get inside the plug.

I filled the gap with silicon and hope for the best.

[TheRealMacGyver]

Originally Posted by the sodfather

We use this quit often at work.

https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bende...lectrical+tape

This is exactly what I was going to recommend, use it on my boat for all connections. Works great.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by hornet28

Nothing wrong with the yellow end if it will fit in the hole in the side of your trailer. It wouldn't on mine and that's why they sell a connector with a short piece of cable for splicing which is what I had to do. there's nothing wrong with a splice done right. The wiring isn't complicated. There are three wires black, white and green and all that's needed is like color to like color. A solid butt connection, some electrical tape and shrink tube fixes it. I used shrink tube on each separate butt connector then wrapped the entire splice with electrical tape then used 2 layers of different length shrink wrap which has glue on the inside for a sealed fit. For those wondering why I didn't just buy another type of end when the yellow wouldn't work instead of splicing. They don't make them anymore or at least that's what I was told by a couple of RV dealer parts stores
I guess someone needs to tell the manufacturer of the end and short cable used to splice that that's all wrong and not an acceptable repair

The manufacturer doesn't need to be informed, you do. The molded plug with a short run of cable is commonly referred to by electricians as a plug with a "whip or tail". They are not intended to be used as a splice connection. The intent is to install into a device or junction box where proper strain relief is provided.

[hornet28]

flybouy. Read post 18. I was misinformed and I admitted it and changed it out for a Camco mini. Even the mini just barely fits into the cubbyhole

[flybouy]

I did read post #18. My intent was to inform, if it came across otherwise I apologize. I think the best advice was taking an extension and removing the female end and hardwire it to the campers electrical panel. Then you could purchase a replacement female end and make your current cable into an extension.

[hornet28]

I already have an extension cord. I doubt that I need another. Even if I'd done the way you just suggested I'd still need a male end. As I said I removed the splice and put on a Camac mini male end.