On my 5th wheel where the 50-amp electrical cable plugs in, the black screw “ring” connector that holds the cable in place has broken off. Is it possible to replace the ring only and not have to replace the whole connection? I am thinking about just ignoring the problem because it appears that the only function of the ring is to make sure that the cable is not disconnected. Your thoughts on the issue?

Etrailer and Amazon has them for sale about $8-9.

Verify the brand of your connector. They are not all the same.Park power/ Marinco

It appears he just wants the ring and not the the cover. He does need to make sure of 30 or 50 amp.

https://www.park-power.com/en/p/500ELRV/50A-EASY-LOCK-RING

bgum wrote:It appears he just wants the ring and not the the cover. He does need to make sure of 30 or 50 amp.50 Amp. I do not know how to replace the ring only. I will need the replace the complete cover.Is the ring REALY necessary? How many do not use (tighten) the ring?

50-amp electrical cable plugs in, the black screw “ring”

bgum
Explorer
Aug 28, 2022
Etrailer and Amazon has them for sale about $8-9.
enblethen
Nomad
Aug 29, 2022
Verify the brand of your connector. They are not all the same.
Park power/ Marinco
bgum
Explorer
Aug 29, 2022
It appears he just wants the ring and not the the cover.

He does need to make sure of 30 or 50 amp.
bgum
Explorer
Aug 29, 2022
https://www.park-power.com/en/p/500ELRV/50A-EASY-LOCK-RING
TenOC
Nomad
Aug 29, 2022
bgum wrote:
It appears he just wants the ring and not the the cover.

He does need to make sure of 30 or 50 amp.

50 Amp. I do not know how to replace the ring only. I will need the replace the complete cover.

Is the ring REALY necessary? How many do not use (tighten) the ring?
dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 29, 2022
TenOC wrote:
bgum wrote:
It appears he just wants the ring and not the the cover.

He does need to make sure of 30 or 50 amp.

50 Amp. I do not know how to replace the ring only. I will need the replace the complete cover.

Is the ring REALY necessary? How many do not use (tighten) the ring?

ON 50 amp, the pins will lock into place. The ring is just a way to help keep out moisture. Doug

PS, not really needed. That is why you insert and twist
enblethen
Nomad
Aug 29, 2022
The standard straight in twist lock cord body puts strain the the electrical components. The locking ring reduces this stress. A 90 degree adapter reduces the stress and reduces possibility of failure.

adapter
bgum
Explorer
Aug 29, 2022
The ring will slip over your plug. You will need to work it some.
Lantley
Nomad
Aug 29, 2022
dougrainer wrote:
TenOC wrote:
bgum wrote:
It appears he just wants the ring and not the the cover.

He does need to make sure of 30 or 50 amp.

50 Amp. I do not know how to replace the ring only. I will need the replace the complete cover.

Is the ring REALY necessary? How many do not use (tighten) the ring?

ON 50 amp, the pins will lock into place. The ring is just a way to help keep out moisture. Doug

PS, not really needed. That is why you insert and twist

Doug I know you are our resident guru. but I strongly disagree that the ring is not needed. The ring keeps the plug sucure in the socket it keeps the plug tight. When the plug gets loose you get arching , scorching, heat, all symptoms of a bad connection.
The ring keeps the plug tight and secure.
Allworth
Explorer II
Aug 30, 2022
In ten years using a 90 degree adapter (from West Marine) I have never tightened the ring; Never has an arc; Never had a scorch; Never had a problem.

A

P.S. use a Precision Industries EMS upstream EVERY TIME!

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