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Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug [message #256777 is a reply to message #256738]

Sun, 27 July 2014 21:52

k2gkk

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I have two power cables that have that plug. Usually, they come with an insert for the strain relief that will really clamp down on a properly sized 50 Amp cable (at least 3 #6 and 1 #8 conductor).

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> Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:50:21 -0600
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: lqqkatjon@gmail.com
> Subject: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug
>
> OK, I have a camco RV plug on the end of my cord.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Camco-55255-PowerGrip-Replacement-Plug/dp/B000PGVZ30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406500793&sr=8-1&keywords=50+amp+rv+plu g
>
> even though I like the function of it, the damn thing falls apart every couple month's. and I have a short, and I have to pull it apart and
> reconnect the wires inside. the stress reliever on the end just does not hold super tight.
>
> I am not interested in downsizing, because I run both roof airs all the time, and I have a nice 50 amp outlet by the garage I plug into.
>
> I am thinking of filling that camco thing with some epoxy. any other thoughts of how to have a more "factory solid" end to the cord?
> or what epoxy I should use that will not eat the plastic, or corrode the copper, or be conductive at all?
>
> the one's on my extra extension cord you can tell are molded, not assembled, and will not come loose.
>
> I have thought using leveton, or other more brand name electrical plug, but I do like the handle on the camco.
>
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		50 amp RV plug By: lqqkatjon on Sun, 27 July 2014 17:50
		Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug By: k2gkk on Sun, 27 July 2014 21:52
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: Keith V on Sun, 27 July 2014 22:01
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: Jerry Sitzlar on Sun, 27 July 2014 22:38
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: Carl S. on Sun, 27 July 2014 22:41
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: lqqkatjon on Mon, 28 July 2014 08:06
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: midlf on Mon, 28 July 2014 08:19
		Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug By: k2gkk on Mon, 28 July 2014 09:56
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: Jim Galbavy on Mon, 28 July 2014 16:44
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: Chr$ on Mon, 28 July 2014 17:30
		Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug By: USAussie on Tue, 29 July 2014 00:34
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: lqqkatjon on Tue, 29 July 2014 09:01
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: Keith V on Tue, 29 July 2014 09:21
		Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug By: Dave Mumert on Tue, 29 July 2014 09:36
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: lqqkatjon on Tue, 29 July 2014 09:53
		Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug By: RicksGMC on Tue, 29 July 2014 10:24
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: wally on Tue, 29 July 2014 10:25
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: lqqkatjon on Sat, 02 August 2014 10:25
		Re: [GMCnet] 50 amp RV plug By: emerystora on Sat, 02 August 2014 10:49
		Re: 50 amp RV plug By: wally on Sat, 02 August 2014 11:14

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