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    Posted: 05 Jun 2013 at 9:26pm
Ah, now its all clear!
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Posts: 57 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jun 2013 at 11:55am
Originally posted by Seanl

Originally posted by Zag

Thanks everyone for your responses. My buddy works at a boat repair shop and has order me a connector so looking forward to plugging in!


Okay I think that I understand now. Did you not get the power cord with the trailer?

No, I didn't get a power cord with the trailer. That would have been nice (and less confusing!).
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My buddy works at a boat repair shop and has order me a connector

You don't need a buddy at a boat shop to get a power cable. This IS the standard trailer connector also, so any RV shop will have it. Or just order one online:
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Originally posted by Zag

Thanks everyone for your responses. My buddy works at a boat repair shop and has order me a connector so looking forward to plugging in!


Okay I think that I understand now. Did you not get the power cord with the trailer?
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Thanks everyone for your responses. My buddy works at a boat repair shop and has order me a connector so looking forward to plugging in!
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Here is a video taking the cord off and putting it back on.

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"So if I am reading the post correctly, this connector should be able to pull away from the trailer somehow? I tried yanking and twisting it but it didn't budge."

If the cable is connected to the trailer and you want to detach it, reverse Doug's instructions above. Twist the black locking ring counterclockwise until it is loose. It may take some muscle. Then twist the connect (attached to the cord) one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull out. The cable should come loose in your hand.
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The plug end (the part on the pod shown above) is permanently attached.  The socket end (on the cord) will not come off when attached to the pod correctly - plug in and twist a quarter turn clockwise.  Then turn the threaded ring on the outside clockwise to finish.
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Originally posted by CharlieM

Originally posted by Zag

Hi,

Did a search but didn't find any mention of this...I recently bought my R-Pod (09 P-152) and was surprised to find the normal 30A plug on the outside of the trailer is in fact a marine-style connection. Has anyone seen this before? Any idea why this would be set up like this?





My 2013 172 has the same connector. This connector has three characteristics:

1. The connector itself is a twist lock to prevent inadvertent disconnect.
2. The shell has a screw backshell to relieve strain.
3 It's expensive.

Overall a good design. FR's still using it. I think most campers use this if they have detachable power cords. The cheapies have a non-detachable cord you have to shove to store.Angry

So if I am reading the post correctly, this connector should be able to pull away from the trailer somehow? I tried yanking and twisting it but it didn't budge.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2013 at 8:52pm
Agree with above, this is the usual connection used on the pods and many other campers.  The socket end of the cord that attaches to the pod stopped making a good contact this spring (after just 3 1/2 seasons) so I replaced it with a standard 30 amp twist lock outlet.  This one doesn't have the threads on the outside.  The cover on the plug built into the pod cracked off several winters ago, I haven't replaced it yet. 
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