where to find 30 amp coupler connector protector?

[campn4walleye]

Not sure what to call this. We saw that a weather protector is made for Christmas light extension cords and was wondering if one is made for RV extension cords. Currently, DH wraps ours in a plastic bag to keep rain out.

I checked Camping World without luck.

Any suggestions? Am I making sense?

[Dtank]

aruba5er wrote:
i use a old plastic coffee can ( about 29 oz size) 2 slots for the cord and put it upside down. If ground wet, set it up on something. I don't use the cover because it could trap water.

Do the same with a 5 gal plastic bucket.
"Slots" (to about 1/3 the height of the bucket), wide enough for the cord - but not the plugs.
Slide cords in, connect in the bucket - invert bucket.
Need some "knock-over" protection - put brick (or?) on top of bucket.

Plastic step-stools are an xlnt plan also - but...
cheaper to use the "end table" type (plastic, stacking) small patio tables - about $5-7 at Wally, etc.

Bonus for either - obvious, won't get stepped on, kicked, etc.
(Although campground "Fidos" may use as fire hydrant, LOL!)

Good stuff for the handy hints, gadgets thread..:C

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[wannavolunteerF]

Never thought about using something, until DD sent me a pinterest pick of a bucket with holes for cord to go through and connection underneath. I think I may make one out of some type smaller container, as I have recently decided that rain on my extension cord/rv cord connection may have caused some problems. Unplugged TT to leave on 10 day Christmas trip and had a hard time separating connection. I just thought I was weak and plug end was small and hard to grab. On the overnight during return trip, I had to use extension cord to plug in and leave TT hooked to truck. It rained overnight, and when I went to disconnect, I could not get plug to come out of extension cord. My son, who was on trip with me, ended up pulling the end of extension cord apart to get plug out. It looked like plug was melted into extension. I blamed it on lighter/smaller replacement plug after cord had to be replaced during summer. I am now thinking rain on plug may have been responsible.

Prior to leaving, TT had been plugged into extension cord for approx 2-3 months. I had stayed in TT several times during that time and all electrical stuff worked as best as I could tell. After destroying the extension cord during my trip, I talked to dealer and he was going to check power draw for trailer, but now I am really thinking rain water may have been cause of my problems. Replace plug on trailer and replace receptacle on extension cord and then keep out of rain should have me ready to go again.

[beemerphile1]

Tupperware/Rubbermaid container sized appropriately and notched on opposite sides.

[campn4walleye]

You folks are too smart!

However, it might be a nice invention...it seems that there is a need.

[vic46]

John M wrote:
We have a couple of these Rubbermaid plastic stools.
Rubbermaid Stool
They stack together so they are easy to store and we use them for foot stools, side tables, whatever.

When its raining and we need to use an extension cord for the MH, I put the cord connection on one stool, and stack another stool on top. The bottom stool keeps the connection out of the puddles, and the top stool covers the plug from the rain.

Gee, that is just too simple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

Great solution.

Cheers;

Vic

[aruba5er]

i use a old plastic coffee can ( about 29 oz size) 2 slots for the cord and put it upside down. If ground wet, set it up on something. I don't use the cover because it could trap water.

[John_M1]

We have a couple of these Rubbermaid plastic stools.
Rubbermaid Stool
They stack together so they are easy to store and we use them for foot stools, side tables, whatever.

When its raining and we need to use an extension cord for the MH, I put the cord connection on one stool, and stack another stool on top. The bottom stool keeps the connection out of the puddles, and the top stool covers the plug from the rain.

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

I always make sure the extension connection is not on the ground, even if I have to put it in a lawn chair. Otherwise I don't bother with any extra protection.

[rockhillmanor]

wa8yxm wrote:
I put the connectors inside a plastic tool box (Notched edges and drain holes) on top of a block to get it out of pooled water, I would not wrap with palstic.

X2
Been using a plastic container with lid for years now too.

Like said connect the plugs and lay across the box and then notch the sides of the box where the wires set so they slip down below the lid but not deep enough so the sit on the bottom of the box. Drill holes in bottom and set on concrete block. Put lid on and you are good to go.

Investment? $1.00 for the plastic container at the Dollar Store! :B

[wa8yxm]

I put the connectors inside a plastic tool box (Notched edges and drain holes) on top of a block to get it out of pooled water, I would not wrap with palstic.

IF you want weather resistant extension cords.. Try the other end of the cord (The Marinco end) .. alas, those are EXPENSIVE plugs and sockets.

[cbeierl]

The green one on this page looks like it might be big enough for a 30amp plug: Stanley 59390 EZ Protect Outdoor Power Cord Protection Connector Box, Green

[hedge]

I hope I'm understanding what you mean. I have this one for the smaller cord:

http://www.amazon.com/Farm-Innovators-CC-2-Connect-Water-Tight/dp/B002MHFXS8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=...


It looks like maybe you could use the below with the larger cord.

http://www.amazon.com/Weatherproof-Outdoor-Electrical-Connection-Enclosure/dp/B006EUHS96/ref=pd_sim_...

[imgoin4it]

I saw the same thing and also do not remember where. It was in conjuction with Christmas lights and thought at the time it was not big enough for the motor home cords. I also have never seen one that would be large enough.