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Pirate1's avatar
Pirate1
Explorer
Apr 03, 2014

50 amp plug hitting power panel lip

My 50 amp camco male plug with the large handle prevented my plug from fully seating into the female socket because the handle/case hit the panel lip below the socket. This is the first time I had this happen. Is there a small adapter I can plug to extend out the camco plug so the yellow plastic is further out from the campground panel? Thanks.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Apr 03, 2014
    Hi Pirate,

    I've run into the same problem with 30 amp shore power. I fear that I used a small hacksaw to modify the pedestal (It was mine).
  • siggyd777's avatar
    siggyd777
    Explorer
    Apr 04, 2014
    If it would be me,I would clamp on a VISE Grip and bend that portion down.
    Siggy
  • Wizard_1946's avatar
    Wizard_1946
    Explorer
    Apr 04, 2014
    siggyd777 wrote:
    If it would be me,I would clamp on a VISE Grip and bend that portion down.
    Siggy


    X2 a pair of channel lock pliers work good too
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Apr 04, 2014
    I have never had that happen but knowing how the panel is built I suspect it needs the attention of someone with a screwdriver to dissassemble it and re-assemble it PROPERLY.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Apr 04, 2014
    I find it amazing that the designers/installers of these boxes don't allow for the plug/cord clearance.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 04, 2014
    It's not so much the design of pedestal panel.......

    It's the new plug designs.
    With a handle as part of the plug they are longer and the bottom of plug is striking the lower panel lip that the cover closes over when not in use.



  • Pirate1's avatar
    Pirate1
    Explorer
    Apr 05, 2014
    This was at a brand new campground and I wouldn't want to hack their boxes. Plus, the "socket" area is inset so there really isn't anything to bend to provide clearance. Thanks.
  • Cmore12's avatar
    Cmore12
    Explorer
    Apr 21, 2014
    Just today I had the same situation. It's a plastic box so I did a bit of "plastic surgery" on the lip. I took the front off to see if it could be fixed from the inside, but that was not an option as the plug was bolted to the rear of the box. I'll add a better tool (instead of a utility knife and pliers) to my kit as I see this happening again.
  • down_home's avatar
    down_home
    Explorer II
    Apr 21, 2014
    Everyone has the same problem with the Camco deal with the molded on handle. Sound like a good idea until it won't work on anyone pedestal or most anyways.

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