Mice ate the power cord...#@%#!!!
I went to take an inventory of stuff in the 5er for our winter getaway next month; and as I pulled out that big power cord at the back (30 amp system) - it was bare! It seems mice think the outer rub...
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brirene wrote:
That's what I would do. If you've got enough that's good to get to the connection opening you can cut it off, apply the new connector (which also closes the opening for mice to get in), and buy a new, detachable cord. Matter of fact I've got the kit in the basement to do this, but haven't gotten to it yet.
To Jack L: The little monsters chewed through the individual wire insulation in enough places that the cord is toast. It's never good when you can see copper :-(
To brirene: I'll have to take off some paneling on the inside of the 5er to access that compartment - but assuming the base of the cord is not full of holes, that's what I'll do. I always wanted to insulate in there anyway - I'm sure it's nothing more than a box made of paneling. Maybe now that it doesn't have to store cord, I can make it into a bookcase or something.
You'll notice I'm now saying *I*. Ed and I talked, and decided to try this ourselves. The first time the 5er gets plugged in, it will be OUTDOORS (just in case)... if I find it gets complicated (or breakers trip; or things don't work) - I'll call in the mechanic. I'm PRAYING that there was just something yummy about that cord.... and that the rest of the wiring was left alone?
