SmartPlug install in Bigfoot TC

As I noted in my reply to pjay's SmartPlug thread, I've wanted to change out the corded electrical connection on my Bigfoot since I first tried to stuff a cold stiff cord into the skinny compartment provided for it. I never was particularly happy with the typical removable RV cordset replacement so was very interested when I came across the SmartPlug. It's rather pricey though so hesitated for quite a while. pjay9's post got me looking at it again recently and I discovered Camping World now has a direct order arrangement with SmartPlug where you get a 30A outlet and 30' cordset for $240. Still pricey but a better deal than the outlet and cord end sets I'd seen elsewhere. Yeah, I know I won't be able to borrow someone else's cordset if mine goes missing but I'll probably pick up an extra cord end later on and make up another cordset with some superflex.

Here's what I got in the box.





And here’s a closer view of the outlet. It feels pretty solid. Note the rubber gasket provided with it.



And the information and instruction sheet.





Next step, installing it. That’ll have to wait until my Dad comes to visit as I want to install it above the current electrical compartment. I believe there’s a large enough void there but need to cut a pilot hole in the plywood between the two areas. Then I’ll be able to use Dad’s camera wand to check it out before drilling a hole in the side of the camper. But that won’t be for a while, so, to be continued …