camper electrical cord storage question
I know it's not a tow vehicle question, but when the trailer is hooked to the TV, it's kind of part of the total camping experience. we bought a new Jayco 28ft trailer and it is a nice trailer, o...
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Just be sure you connect up all three wires in the plug/connector (HOT-NEUTRAL-GROUND) if you make changes.
This is the only way the trailer frames get its FRAME GROUND for lightning protection through the THREE WIRE Shore Power Cable..
I personally like the DISCONNECT TYPE Shore Power Cable best but it does require you to find a suitable storage place for it when not in use. Being disconnected also makes it a prime target for thieves.
If you disconnect the 25-foot pull-out RV30A shore power cable be sure to purchase a RV FEMALE PLUG and make an RV30AMP Extension Cord out of it... We seem to always have a need for another RV extension cord around here. Some camp grounds doesn't have their PEDESTAL close enough some times.
Roy Ken
This is the only way the trailer frames get its FRAME GROUND for lightning protection through the THREE WIRE Shore Power Cable..
I personally like the DISCONNECT TYPE Shore Power Cable best but it does require you to find a suitable storage place for it when not in use. Being disconnected also makes it a prime target for thieves.
If you disconnect the 25-foot pull-out RV30A shore power cable be sure to purchase a RV FEMALE PLUG and make an RV30AMP Extension Cord out of it... We seem to always have a need for another RV extension cord around here. Some camp grounds doesn't have their PEDESTAL close enough some times.
Roy Ken
