I am in process of replacing my third plastic shore power access port. The thin flimsy hinge pin breaks off. As I consider all the plastic vent caps I have replaced and other plastics now yellowed with age I sure wish the company making these would take some pride in the product. I know it is possible to make good quality long lasting plastic. My house gutters, kayak and canoe all plastic and holding up nicely. With the exception of Airstrem most RV manufacturers, high end or low, use this same cheap plastic junk. Perhaps there is a busness opportunity for someone interested in quality plastics? I know they sell more if they are cheap and fail. Still is there no room for integrity and pride of workmanship?

See my rant about Chinese garbage...The new "intelligence" twists people's arms to drive all the way across town to save twenty cents a gallon on gasoline. Bean Counters are at the helm of most companies...Like having an auto company Bean Counter as a secretary of defense (Please don't go there).I would........love........to see a mass IQ test given to the 20-35 year old populace. Emphasis on short-term memory.Sum it up in two words...STUPIDGREED

Have we got to the point where it is all about profit and integrity is not part of the picture? It would appear that way. Yes, I can spray paint over the plastic to protect but really how much do we have to do to accomidate poor quality?

as long as people buy cheap stuff they,ll keep making it. look at the poor quality of rv,s but there still selling them faster than they can make,m

I got tired of pulling out my power cord when I got home (I normally dry camp), so I installed a Marinco power inlet and unplug from the RV (instead of unplugging from the house). I find that the Marinco is nice and solid and well-built. Have you tried replacing your current with a different type?

Boats with living quarters are self contained, just like RV's. So, When I need replacement parts for my rig, the first place I search is the Marine supply market. Most marine parts are more robust, and better quality all around. The downside is cost is much higher, but it's usually a one time cost and I'm happy with that.

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toedtoes
Explorer III
Mar 25, 2017
I got tired of pulling out my power cord when I got home (I normally dry camp), so I installed a Marinco power inlet and unplug from the RV (instead of unplugging from the house). I find that the Marinco is nice and solid and well-built. Have you tried replacing your current with a different type?
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Mar 25, 2017
as long as people buy cheap stuff they,ll keep making it. look at the poor quality of rv,s but there still selling them faster than they can make,m
Oasisbob
Explorer
Mar 25, 2017
Have we got to the point where it is all about profit and integrity is not part of the picture? It would appear that way. Yes, I can spray paint over the plastic to protect but really how much do we have to do to accomidate poor quality?
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Mar 25, 2017
See my rant about Chinese garbage...

The new "intelligence" twists people's arms to drive all the way across town to save twenty cents a gallon on gasoline. Bean Counters are at the helm of most companies...

Like having an auto company Bean Counter as a secretary of defense (Please don't go there).

I would........love........to see a mass IQ test given to the 20-35 year old populace. Emphasis on short-term memory.

Sum it up in two words...

STUPID

GREED

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