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Nomad

Nov 15, 2016

Question about 50amp inlet plug

What is the deal with the plug on the side of my 5th wheel? There is no way to get the collar to tighten up or to keep it from going cross threaded !! The threads seem to be ok on both the recepticle and the 50 amp cord but after I push it in and twist lock it I can never get the collar to go on which would make it more water tight and help with the stain relief of the heavy cord. I have considered a right angle adapter which would possibly make it easier to start the threads, then plug the heavy cord into the adapter. Anyone done this? I'm sure some company makes a better quality plug. When I was in the Air Force we had heavy cables that connected two radar trailers together. They were made from metal and once tightened they were water tight and strong.

Acampingwewillg
Explorer II
Nov 16, 2016
If it was that simple on mine, I would have done it long ago! Trust me!!
john_bet
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2016
Mine came without a locking ring,new. Never have had a problem in over 11 years as it is plugged in 24/7. No signs of cracked, bent, water intrusion at all. JME.
kennethwooster
Explorer
Nov 18, 2016
I can never get mine on as well. Guess I will check on the smart plug.
Likes_to_tow
Nomad
Nov 19, 2016
Very sad that we have to replace something on a new $40K unit that fails from day one. They could have invested another $150 and had a quality electrical hook up for us.
D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
I don't have a plug in cord but from years of experience with marine grade power cords, Marinco sold at West Marine or after looking at the above mentioned Smart Plug, the Smart Plug and Marinco are both great designs. Spendy but they are not manufactured on a bid for the lowest possible cost in China. Running an AC, Hair dryer, Microwave and other high wattage items requires safe and well designed equipment. A new inlet and a new cord end may be expensive but they are electrically safe in my experience. I would change.