Shore power cord stuck

[teamfamily5]

Can't get my shore power cord to unplug from 5th wheel?

[DiskDoctr]

While twisting, tap the cord plastic housing with the back of a screwdriver. Not hard, just enough to break free any debris or electrical 'weld'.

Power should be off at shorepower breaker. Be advised, you could break the plastic end, so consider this emergency procedure, not SOP.

If you can remove it successfully and the electrical connection is ok, you can clean out and lubricate the twist lock channels with a little vaseline. It will lubeand help prevent moisture and bugs/debris from getting in the grooves.

There are other things to lube with that aren'tas sticky, but you only need a dab or two.

Oh, and try pushing in a bit while turning...COUNTERclockwise, right? 🙂

[Bob_Landry]

Lynnmor wrote:
The hatch in the upper left of the photo looks like one for a cord. Did someone change to the twist-lock?

Probably, it's a pretty common practice among those who get really tired of wrestling a cold, stiff power cord in and out of that mouse hole.

[Lynnmor]

The hatch in the upper left of the photo looks like one for a cord. Did someone change to the twist-lock?

[down_home]

Ours was a 1/4 or 1/8 turn twist lock and a locking ring over that. It was stubborn at times. I was careful as the wall it was anchored into wanted to flex and I was afraid I would rip it out.

[RJsfishin]

Now I know the real reason why mine don't have no plugin !

[Lynnmor]

RoyB wrote:
The worse thing that may have happened is it may have arc welded the contacts together due to poor connections...





Be sure to check connections out good once you get the twist plug out...

Just my thoughts
Roy Ken

Now that right there is one reason why I got rid of the stupid twist-lock and hard wired the cord.

[beemerphile1]

teamfamily5 wrote:
Can't get my shore power cord to unplug from 5th wheel?

A wee bit more information about the type of plug and a description of the problem might help. Otherwise all you get are guesses.

[RoyB]

The worse thing that may have happened is it may have arc welded the contacts together due to poor connections...





Be sure to check connections out good once you get the twist plug out...

Just my thoughts
Roy Ken

[Bumpyroad]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Is it a twist lock type?

If so...does it turn?

If so....turn to full left then slightly back to right while wiggling and pulling HARD

assuming he unscrewed the tightening ring first.
bumpy

[Old-Biscuit]

Is it a twist lock type?

If so...does it turn?

If so....turn to full left then slightly back to right while wiggling and pulling HARD