NEW, 30a plug starting to melt
Ok, I have a 2011 Hornet Hideout. We was down at the lake in a 30amp spot for about a week or maybe more. I am a 100% disabled OEF Veteran due to an IED. So when we go camping, we don't pay attention ...
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As a retired electrical guy, I have to agree with the statement regarding worn or damaged plugs. Here is a suggestion that should help you early on when setting up.
Go to a store that carries outlets and plugs and experiment with plugging in and removing a plug. A good quality setup will meet with resistance when pushing the plug it. Then when you are at a campground and you can slide the plug in you will know what a well maintained outlet and plug should feel like and wheather or not to plug your rig in..
I have been to campgrounds where the outlet was so loose I never turned the breaker on, I just disconnected and went to the office and told them there was a problem. If they didn't fix it immediately and there wasn't another site with good equipment, I left.
Now I have one of those adapters from China that has no cord, it is about 2" in diameter and 2" thick that is a 30 amp RV plug on one side and a 15 or 20 amp outlet on the other side. A dogbone adapter will work too. I plug that in first to check for tightness of the outlet. My little outlet tester with the three lights and pushbutton for checking wiring and operation of GFCI's is permanently left plugged into that adapter. I can tell in an instant if the outlet is tight and if it is wired correctly.
Go to a store that carries outlets and plugs and experiment with plugging in and removing a plug. A good quality setup will meet with resistance when pushing the plug it. Then when you are at a campground and you can slide the plug in you will know what a well maintained outlet and plug should feel like and wheather or not to plug your rig in..
I have been to campgrounds where the outlet was so loose I never turned the breaker on, I just disconnected and went to the office and told them there was a problem. If they didn't fix it immediately and there wasn't another site with good equipment, I left.
Now I have one of those adapters from China that has no cord, it is about 2" in diameter and 2" thick that is a 30 amp RV plug on one side and a 15 or 20 amp outlet on the other side. A dogbone adapter will work too. I plug that in first to check for tightness of the outlet. My little outlet tester with the three lights and pushbutton for checking wiring and operation of GFCI's is permanently left plugged into that adapter. I can tell in an instant if the outlet is tight and if it is wired correctly.
