Has anyone replaced there pull out shore power cable with an outlet like this one.Mine works fine just thinking about closing any access points that allow little fury unwanted critters to get in is all.ThanksMajja

My TH came with a twist-lock shore connection.The one with the threaded outer collar is the route to take. Twist lock plug plus the collar. The collar helps keep the cord from rotating the plug out. It is nice to be able to completely disconnect the shore cable and roll it up (throw it in the underneath storage or in the truck bed) and hit the road. No more feeding cable into the trailer.To completely replace just the female plug connector and housing (with new threaded collar+housing) of my shore cable, cost me ~$80 from West Marine (72nd and State). I had a poor connection on mine, destroyed the cable end. I was able to replace the trailer innards (male end just as shown in your picture) for about $12 from Home Depot.It is going to cost you over $100, but it will be done right and is a decent mod in my opinion.

The problem I have with the set up you show in the picture, is that it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer.Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".Good luck

PapPappy wrote:The problem I have with the set up you show in the picture, is that it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer.Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".Good luckWhat he showed will not be hot. The Camper side plug is a male and the cord will be a female or the hot. The plug on the camper is only energized when the female cord makes contact. I did the park power conversion to my rig after a bad receptacle melted my plug. I now have a park power cord and the old cord I converted with the parts that came with the conversion kit. Personally I like this system better. No "exploring child" will be killed by what he showed or is proposing to do.

PapPappy wrote:it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(Please elaborate.

PapPappy wrote:The problem I have with the set up you show in the picture, is that it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer.Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".Good luckConversely, the double male plug cord WILL be hot at the trailer end when it is plugged into the pedestal outlet.Commonly known as a "dead man's cord" and is certainly against NEC code if not actually illegal.The only way the outlet pictured could be hot would be if the unit had a generator/inverter without a transfer switch.

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Majja13
Explorer
May 22, 2013
PapPappy wrote:
The problem I have with the set up you show in the picture, is that it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(
It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer.

Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".

Good luck

The trailer does not give off any AC. Especially since I do not have an inverter. So there is no way to shock anyone.
Bob_Landry
Explorer
May 22, 2013
Flyfisherman128 wrote:
It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer. Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".

Never, ever make a double male ended extention chord. If you have one cut it up before someone gets killed.

To begin with, you will never find a trailer shore power inlet that is female. They are all male so that it will only accept a female type connector. Why would you ever want to take a chance of having a hot male plug laying on the ground. What is it about that that makes sense?
Flyfisherman128
Explorer
May 22, 2013
It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer. Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".

Never, ever make a double male ended extention chord. If you have one cut it up before someone gets killed.
Bob_Landry
Explorer
May 21, 2013
As I stated above, if all of the parts included with the inlet are used, including a protective cover that secures to the back side, there are NO exposed terminals on the back of the plug. I have installed many of these inlets and they are perfectly safe when correctly installed.
TubaPete
Explorer
May 21, 2013
2oldman wrote:
PapPappy wrote:
it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(
Please elaborate.

Yes, please do. This is the standard outlet for many a trailer. If done correctly it is perfectly safe.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. In this case, probably more dangerous than the proposed mod.
Lynnmor
Explorer
May 21, 2013
Majja13 wrote:
Has anyone replaced there pull out shore power cable with an outlet like this one.

Mine works fine just thinking about closing any access points that allow little fury unwanted critters to get in is all.

Thanks
Majja

I didn't want to deal with the threaded plastic ring and another connection at the trailer wall, so I did this:

I made a neoprene gasket that fits the cord and keeps the critters out.
With the large hatch it is easy to put the cord in and out.
Bob_Landry
Explorer
May 21, 2013
PapPappy wrote:
The problem I have with the set up you show in the picture, is that it will have a "Hot" plug inside that cover. If you were to reach in, you'd get electrocuted.:(
It would make more sense to have an outlet type connection, and just make your shore cable a double male (one at each end). It would be much safer.

Keep in mind, YOU may know it's "live", but some child could go exploring, and get killed. At least try and make it "code".

Good luck

The inlet on the trailer is male plug configuration. The shore power end that plugs into it is female, so there are no hot exposed terminals. The inlet also comes with a cover on the back that encloses everything. The only way there are any exposed hot terminals is if you don't use all of the parts that come with it.
Bonefish
Explorer
May 21, 2013
Majja13 wrote:
Has anyone replaced there pull out shore power cable with an outlet like this one.

Mine works fine just thinking about closing any access points that allow little fury unwanted critters to get in is all.

Thanks
Majja

First modification I did to our camper -Marinco brand. This allows me to have different length power cables. The one I use the most is 45 feet long.
Check the link -- they make them for all amperages (30amp, 50amp, etc.)Check RV park power
handye9
Explorer II
May 21, 2013
I did the swap on my TC. The hole, from the pull out cord, was larger than what is needed for the shore power inlet. I made a mounting plate from a plastic cutting board. Mounted the power inlet in the board and fastened the board over the hole left by the pull out cord.
handye9
Explorer II
May 21, 2013
I did the swap on my TC. The hole, from the pull out cord, was larger than what is needed for the shore power inlet. I made a mounting plate from a plastic cutting board. Mounted the power inlet in the board and fastened the board over the hole left by the pull out cord.