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lagreca's avatar
lagreca
Explorer
May 19, 2020

Shore power plug conversion?

I was wondering if anyone has converted their twist lock shore power connection to something more robust?

I don't really like the current default setup where the shore power cable screws into the side of the trailer and sticks out.

I used to have a Class A motorhome that had a built in shore power cable, and it could just hang out a hatch hole on the bottom of the compartment.

Has anyone done a conversion like this? If you have, could you please share pictures?
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    May 19, 2020
    Have you looked at the 90° dog bones? I didn't care for the cord sticking straight out and putting a lot of stress on the plug, so I use one. It works a treat.

    On Edit: Just noted you stated "more robust". Could you expand on that thought, I'm not sure what you're wanting.
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    May 19, 2020
    Twist lock is actually an upgrade but...

    You can hard wire a cable in but if the trailer wasn't set up for that, you will have to dedicate a compartment to storage and then run cable from there to the breaker panel. Shouldn't be too hard assuming you can easily get to the back of the breaker panel to do the wiring.
  • Dave_H_M's avatar
    Dave_H_M
    Explorer II
    May 20, 2020
    :S Wow, I converted from the old snake in the hole cord to the twist lock and love it. Haven't had an issue in 8 years on the straight out plug in. But would also look into a 90 dog bone if it bothered me.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    May 20, 2020
    I got rid of the miserable and dangerous connection in the trailer wall and hardwired the cord.

  • pulpwood007's avatar
    pulpwood007
    Explorer
    May 25, 2020
    I used PVC pipe and made a support stand that cradles the 50 amp cord right at the connector. It is adjustable for different heights based on campsites. Takes all strain off the screw on electrical connector. Cheap and easy to make.
  • kennethwooster's avatar
    kennethwooster
    Explorer
    May 25, 2020
    I had used insert and twist for years. Never had a problem. Traded that trailer in for a Van Leigh Beacon. 50 amp cord is on reel in service compartment. Push button and it rolls in. Either way works.

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