Shore power plug to cord separated

Brutus' fix is the best. I've done it for my self & friends, and it works fine. I might add that the use of the plug with the 'handle' has a drawback . . . .... most pedestal covers are not deep enough to close with the handle in the way. Thus, the plug is not protected from rain. I asked the Camco people about this at Q-site, and the response was 'too bad'. Great customer service, eh!

We had the IDENTICAL cord with the same problem earlier this year. I replaced the plug with one from a local RV store. Later, curious I dissected the old plug, the rubber was solidly injected around the wiring to form the plug, no open areas at all between the wiring and blades of the plug. Wishing after that I had done what CA Traveller suggested, just tape up the broken casing, there was no sign of any open wiring.

Beverley and Ken

BrutusTheDog wrote:
Had the same thing happen. Here is how I fixed it 2 years ago.
This works best on a hot sunny day.
Pull the cord all the way out it storage area. Starting at the trailer, grasp the cord with one hand while sliding the other hand toward the plug. This will push the outer insulated sheath towards the plug. As you get near the plug place some glue (I used some Gorilla Glue I had)on the end of the insulation and a little inside the plug. Finish pushing the insulation into the plug and wipe off excess glue. Allow to dry.

Correct! You can "milk" the jacket back into the plug. May take 4 or 5 "milkings" but it will work. I don't bother to try to glue it, just milk again if it comes out.

The code-spec for the plug is NEMA 30-TT, it's not a 30 amp dryer or other plug

Had the same thing happen. Here is how I fixed it 2 years ago.
This works best on a hot sunny day.
Pull the cord all the way out it storage area. Starting at the trailer, grasp the cord with one hand while sliding the other hand toward the plug. This will push the outer insulated sheath towards the plug. As you get near the plug place some glue (I used some Gorilla Glue I had)on the end of the insulation and a little inside the plug. Finish pushing the insulation into the plug and wipe off excess glue. Allow to dry.

Lowe's

This is a common problem
I found wrapping a bungie cord around the pedistal and power cord. Takes the strain off the cord.
I keep spare replacement plug ends.

Yes they are repairable AND the good news is now is the time to put the one with a handle on it. You won't regret it. Easy to hook wires up.

AND It makes it soooo much easier to unplug!



All CG store carries them. Any RV dealership will have them in stock also.

enblethen wrote:
This is a good replacement. Available at most rv stores or online through many.
30 amp cord body

I like that style.

enblethen wrote:
This is a good replacement. Available at most rv stores or online through many.
30 amp cord body

I like that style.