I would not have thought this such a frequent problem, but twice now, only at Indiana state parks I have found loose female receptacle in the pedestal. Each was loose enough to burn the spade on my power cord. I replaced it once, but the second time was only two stops later. Do I need to carry a dozen spare ends? I have worked some with electrical receptacles on ranges and dryers, but then I have access to the house breaker box to change out the receptacle. Can't to that here, and by the time I notice the problem (heat) it's usually too late to call the maintenance people to fix. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

50A plugs are usually in better shape so if available use an adapter. Check with a flashlight and you might see a problem.

Standard nitrile gloves when used bone-dry offer plenty of insulation. I toss a rubber mat down and wear plastic shoes. When I switch wires, it is one at a time after I verify their proclivity for polarity and ensure the service has earth ground.

And COMPLAIN. Doggone it, those campgrounds are charging to provide a service and they have both the parts and the people to change them out. The "fact" (and I believe it IS fact) that people plug their coach in with the pedestal ON and the Coach A/C and Water Heater ON, and Unplug with stuff ON and not turning the Pedestal Breakers OFF, doesn't change your right to expect a proper connection.We have to practice "load shedding" at State Parks in Summer. The 15000 A/C plus Converter means we don't use the Water Heater on Electric. Also means that we get to choose one more high-draw appliance like Coffee Maker or Toaster or Microwave... I do MY part. Campground needs to do THEIRS.EDIT: In what I'll call a "proper" campground pedestal, the Breaker can be pulled out like you can at home. Then all you have to do is avoid the same "bus" that you must avoid in a home breaker box. Then you can replace Breaker, Receptacle, Wiring, etc. But some CG's and Marinas have gone to these space age plastic ones that have to be handled live ***OR*** shut the whole loop off. Reminds me of cars. The designers never had do work on one.

Hi,Sounds as if you may also have a voltage drop issues. Do you track the voltage?What are you running in the RV?

Do not change out the campground receptacle. Make the campground do it or ask to go to another site.I do carry a spare male cord body for the rig. I have not had to change mine on the road but did provide it to another RV.Yes, normally the 50 amp receptacle is in a little better shape. Using the 50/30 adapter may save some issues.

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j-d
Explorer II
Dec 13, 2014
I wasn't suggesting we repair campground pedestals. Cheap as 30A receptacles are... is $8 on Amazon...I just might give one away to a campsite that'd install it for me and ease my problems for a week or two.
enblethen
Nomad
Dec 13, 2014
Do not change out the campground receptacle. Make the campground do it or ask to go to another site.
I do carry a spare male cord body for the rig. I have not had to change mine on the road but did provide it to another RV.
Yes, normally the 50 amp receptacle is in a little better shape. Using the 50/30 adapter may save some issues.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Dec 12, 2014
Hi,

Sounds as if you may also have a voltage drop issues. Do you track the voltage?

What are you running in the RV?
j-d
Explorer II
Dec 12, 2014
And COMPLAIN.

Doggone it, those campgrounds are charging to provide a service and they have both the parts and the people to change them out.

The "fact" (and I believe it IS fact) that people plug their coach in with the pedestal ON and the Coach A/C and Water Heater ON, and Unplug with stuff ON and not turning the Pedestal Breakers OFF, doesn't change your right to expect a proper connection.

We have to practice "load shedding" at State Parks in Summer. The 15000 A/C plus Converter means we don't use the Water Heater on Electric. Also means that we get to choose one more high-draw appliance like Coffee Maker or Toaster or Microwave... I do MY part. Campground needs to do THEIRS.

EDIT: In what I'll call a "proper" campground pedestal, the Breaker can be pulled out like you can at home. Then all you have to do is avoid the same "bus" that you must avoid in a home breaker box. Then you can replace Breaker, Receptacle, Wiring, etc.

But some CG's and Marinas have gone to these space age plastic ones
that have to be handled live ***OR*** shut the whole loop off. Reminds me of cars. The designers never had do work on one.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Dec 12, 2014
Standard nitrile gloves when used bone-dry offer plenty of insulation. I toss a rubber mat down and wear plastic shoes. When I switch wires, it is one at a time after I verify their proclivity for polarity and ensure the service has earth ground.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Dec 12, 2014
50A plugs are usually in better shape so if available use an adapter. Check with a flashlight and you might see a problem.

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