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Stephen777
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Jun 08, 2014

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 to how long we are there.
But like I was saying, my 30 amp plug was very hot and started to melt around 2 of the prongs. We are set to go back starting tomorrow for a couple more weeks but I am worried about my TT burning down on us. I bought this extension looking cord to convert my 30amp plug into a 50amp. Should I try a 50amp site? Is it possible for my wife and I to change the main plug to 50amp? The prongs looked fine.
Shouldn't the fuses in the park box have tripped instead of starting to cook my plug?

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  • The problem with the cord may have been from the campground receptacle. Many of them see abuse and if the contacts in the receptacle get loose, there is added resistance at your cord plug. You could certainly try a 30 amp->50 amp adaptor and see if that helps.

    Good luck and thanks for serving!