ed7209377648
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50 amp power cord failed. Where can I order another one? I like the 45 degree angle on the current cord that attaches to the trailer.
Power cord replacement.
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bhidalgo
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I got one from TechnoRV last year. And a whole lot more stuff from them since we got our rig.
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TechnoRV 50-Amp Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cord – 25ft – Locking
Heavy-duty 25-foot locking RV extension cord made of high-quality material that is resistant to fraying, breaking, losing power, or wearing out over time. Male plug: 50 amp (NEMA 14-50P), female plug: 50 amp (NEMA 14-50R). Each TechnoRV extension cord coils for easy storage when not in use...
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ed7209377648
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Sorry it took me so long to respond. Thank you for your help.
Socal-Paul
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If one of the plug ends failed those can be cut off and replaced, can't imagine the cord itself failed.
Jeffrey Harvey
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What was the failure? I think mine failed too as there is no power. The outlet shows that it is working normally. The fault detector on the cord shows an open ground. It was working fine for almost a year.
BryanValRox
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You could test your cord out with a Volt Ohm meter to see if the ground, neutral, L1 and L2 are intact.
A few words of caution, make sure the cord isn’t plugged in on either side, and beware that continuity (ohms) testing only tells you that the circuit is complete from one end to the other, it doesn’t guarantee that it is able to carry the desired load. For example, if you had a 4/0 cable that had a few strands of wire broken, it could have continuity, but it wouldn’t be able to carry the same amperage as it did when those broken strands were intact.
Also be sure to visually check your shore power receptacle on the side of the coach to be sure terminals are good and the the ground tab is making good contact with the cord tab.
ed7209377648
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My issue was a loose wire at the trailer receptical. One I tightened everything up all was back to normal.
You’re lucky. My trailer plug had neutral wire loose and my ground was to short to re-connect to recepticle, had to run new wire to surge protector and to trailer 50 amp plug ( not enough slack to reconnect to existing plug receptacle). Alliance paid for new wire and receptacle.
Ben and Kathy
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We are the 2nd owners of our 385FL We were having issues with the power connection at RV: hard to connect, would not release, excessive heat, etc which are likely due to simple wear and tear. After ending up with an arc that caused some scorching on the plug I decided it was time to correct this potentially catastrophic (both to body and/or RV) safety issue. After some research, I replaced OEM plug with a SmartPlug. No more electrical connection worries due to a twist lock plug design from the 1930s that is carrying high current to our RV. I reused the existing 50 amp cable that came with the RV and just replaced the female OEM plug with the SmartPlug. Couldn't be happier with the investment. The connection is now a simple straight in click lock, no more twisting thus eliminating the alignment dance between the RV and the power cord.
My biggest issue with Smart plug is I would no longer be able to use the various 50 amp cords and adapters I already own.
Smartplug does make connecting easier however the exiting twist on system is still viable.
Yes you do have to take your time and be sure to secure locking nut when attaching twist on cord
Smartplug does make connecting easier however the exiting twist on system is still viable.
Yes you do have to take your time and be sure to secure locking nut when attaching twist on cord
Ben and Kathy
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I hear what you are saying. For us, a partially melted plug was enough to tip the scale;. We only had one other cord with a with 50amp twist lock female cord for 30 amp service. Swapped that for a SmartPlug end as well. Everything else we have is on the pedestal side so it didn't matter.
George
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Didn't we discuss this before and it turns out you have adaptors that connect to at the RV vs what I have where the power adaptors (50 to 30...50 to 15...etc) are all connected at the shore plug. Thus I don't have this issue with our SmartPlug, but you would??
BryanValRox
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For sure, each one is on their own on this one. Certainly there are scenarios where there are advantages to have the adapter’s at either end of your cord.
For example, pre trip, we run a heavy duty extension cord from the garage (15 amp) out to the coach and use a 15 to 50 adapter to power the coach and ensure that the fridge is powered by the converter. I see the benefit as not having to drag out the 50 amp cord to power the coach with the adapter on the other end.
I certainly see the benefits of the smart plug and like the way it is designed , but for me and our processes, I have to side with Lantley on this one. Options are what makes the world go round!
Happy 4th of July everyone!
Travel Safely!
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Yep...that would be a clear case for adaptors at the RV. I had a 50 amp outlet installed (about where I have the blue arrow) in our "barn" when we had it built, so the Smart Plug is perfect for us.
George
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BREAKING NEWS!
Smartplug now has an angled corset.
Amazon nor Etrailer nor TechnoRV list it for sale yet but https://smartplug.com/product/angled-rv-cordset-50-amp/
Smartplug now has an angled corset.
Amazon nor Etrailer nor TechnoRV list it for sale yet but https://smartplug.com/product/angled-rv-cordset-50-amp/