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JoeTampa
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May 06, 2015

Destroyed shore power cable - how to replace?

Long story short, the shore power cable wound up somehow trailing itself out onto the roadway and it's destroyed. The problem is, I can't figure out where and how it is connected to be able to replace it. It goes into the RV in the rear behind the master bedroom, but there doesn't see to to be a way to get at it from the inside. It isn't underneath the bed (which lifts up).

Has anyone else had this issue?

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  • Probably a J-box just inside the wall. Access could be underneath or in a cabinet close by. If you pull the load center out will be an easy way to see if the cord itself goes all the way through(not likely).
  • In my old 30' the cable was actually stowed behind a panel on the bottom of a nightstand next to the bed. I do not recall if there was a connector there or if its just where the wire 'spooled up' for storage.
  • ksg5000 wrote:
    It's likely that your power cord connects to the central AC power center of the RV - where your circuit breakers, transfer switch, converter are located. It's usually very easy to replace - available at any RV parts outlet.


    The converter is at the middle of the RV under a dinette seat. The breakers are up at the front of the RV near the front door. If that's where it's connected, I have no idea how I would route the replacement back in since it would be in the walls/floor/whatever.
  • DaHose wrote:
    Is there enough left that you could put on a new end and buy an extension?

    Jose



    Possibly. It took damage pretty close to the back of the RV.
  • It's likely that your power cord connects to the central AC power center of the RV - where your circuit breakers, transfer switch, converter are located. It's usually very easy to replace - available at any RV parts outlet.
  • Is there enough left that you could put on a new end and buy an extension?

    Jose
  • Install an inlet and your cord can be deatched. I have a main and a spare.



    Inlet: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/30-a-rv-power-inlet/28231

    Whole Kit: http://www.amazon.com/Marinco-30ARVKIT-Detachable-Power-Conversion/dp/B000NUYZQC

    Park Power Cord: http://www.dyersonline.com/park-power-30-amp-25-locking-rv-power-cord.html

    Other option is to find the junction box. The cord may go all they way to the convertor with no junction.

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