Smartplug Converstion
First I give credit to the smart folks that posted on this 5th Wheel thread. https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/30084692.cfm Particularly this link: https://marinehowto.com...
Forum Discussion
SPRey wrote:
tions.
#1 Replace the nondetachable power cord with one that can be plugged and removed. Don't like bugs and critters crawling in my castle and the insulation in the cord storage hole is "economical" at best. You can feel the cold air drafting.
#2 Replace the RV plug (it was getting rather warm to the touch while plugged in) which means inefficient electric contacts. My TT was manufactured in 2000, so lets just assume both the cord and molded plug are probably "tired".
We usually dry camp (seldom visit RV parks with hookups) and since 1995 (when we started RVing) never been ripped off or had any of my gear walk off--save some firewood, but we had lots.
so I agree with wanting a detachable cord, since I have one I love it, tuck it away and your done.
you have to define warm. anything electrical drawing power will produce heat. , the plug could be worn out but as was mentioned its more likely the pedistal thats work out. also, what are you running in the camper when you say it is warm? the higher amprage draw the more heat your going to get and thats why electrical parts are only rated to a spicific amprage rating. if they get to hot it can break down the insulation and then all kinds of fun stuff happens. but if you have 30 amp service and your running a bunch of stuff your darn right its going to get warm no matter what plug system you have.
the last issue if you usaly dry camp.... why are you worried about it? evey 5 years this smart plug thing pops up then dissapears, its a nich product that I have never actualy seen in use in the boating areas on the island or inland. maybe they are big in the US?
Steve
