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PodBarb 
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Joined: 02 Oct 2017 Location: San Jose CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
 Topic: 30 amp cord weather boot brokePosted: 11 Aug 2018 at 12:36pm |
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Thanks for all the experiences and suggestions. Decided to buy a new ring. Also good to know it is a common problem for various and looking-back humor!
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 10 Aug 2018 at 10:28pm |
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Order one from Amazon. Use hot water to soften the plastic of the fitting and slide the ring over it. Then put it in position and tighten the ring until the plastic flange cools and sets. I had to do this when I accidentally ran over ours.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 9:49am |
Hey!! Speak for yourself.. Our RV ROCKS!!!  We changed to the new hot thing in the boat world, the "smart plug" should never ever be any issue again. My wife struggled with the push turn align spin hook up procedure. Now she just pushes until it clicks, walks away.
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Richand Cindy
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Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328 |
Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 8:54am |
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These are marine grade and are designed for attaching a floating boat to shore power. Therefore to prevent them from falling off during a boats rocking when docked they added the screw feature in addition to the slight turn. Since an RV does not rock like a boat it is not necessary to hold it in place. It does help keep it dry to prevent shock and shorting out. Bottom line, can you continue using it. Sure, just be sure to keep it dry. Use some tape over it when connecting. Or try attaching an outlet cover. Much cheaper than replacing the cord.
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Tars Tarkas
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Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 7:30am |
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Look for "30 amp ring" on Amazon. They're overpriced in my opinion. Most things are nowadays though. TT
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PodBarb
Groupie
Joined: 02 Oct 2017 Location: San Jose CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 12:16am |
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Yeah, me, too, about the tightening; but they are a bit flimsy. Thanks for the idea which will at least make it weather resistant.
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 9:44pm |
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Ours broke also-probably I tightened it too much. I was able to use Super glue and repair ir. So far it is still working.
Vann
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 
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PodBarb
Groupie
Joined: 02 Oct 2017 Location: San Jose CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 9:10pm |
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The twist ring that tightens the power cord to the outside outlet (on 171) broke off. Need it? If so, where to get it? thanks
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30 amp cord weather boot broke