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    Thanks JK....

    QUOTE=jkwilson;366071]M

    I think you misread the post. He’s trying to reinstall the ring onto the cord, not connect it to the trailer.[/QUOTE]
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    Quote Originally Posted by orbiker View Post
    After getting the cord plugged in and turned to the lock position, push firmly and squarely on the cord. I rotate the lock ring backwards a 1/4 turn to seat the threads and then turn the lock ring to tighten it. The arch of the cord going to the ground can affect the angle of the plug.

    Our Solitude kitchen slide is right next the where the cord arches to the ground. I use a piece of double sided Velcro strips to secure a nice arch of the cord to take some of the stress off the outlet. KEN
    Quote Originally Posted by Rgpracer View Post
    Ok, head hung low, red faced and embarrassed and asking for help.....
    I can build you a business jet, F4 Phantom, F16 Falcon, a UH1 Huey Helecopter and even a dirt Late Model stock car.....BUT I CAN'T PUT THIS FREAKING NUT ON THIS POWER CORD!!!!!!

    Ok ok, woosaaaa, woosaaaa, I'm calm now, is there anything special to install this nut?? I tried Dawn, everything in my arsenal to put it on, no luck.....what trick am I missing........calling Gander RV??

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    Quote Originally Posted by jkwilson View Post
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    I think you misread the post. He’s trying to reinstall the ring onto the cord, not connect it to the trailer.
    Opps

    I've heard that can be fun putting a new ring nut on the end of the cord.

    There was a thread about that a long time ago on this forum.

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    Attached is that thread referenced by Ken started by Paul (Poppy's 5th Wheel.) While Paul did not follow up on this thread, I seem to recall that the suggestions from Furrion did work.

    https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...highlight=gray

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    Just as an FYI for those who don’t know, aluminum replacement rings are available. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories.../F50RNGSS.html. And https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories.../F30RNGSS.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by FreddieMac View Post
    https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Power-In...ug/SM76FR.html

    This will be my next RV upgrade once the power unit in my unit goes bad. My last RV the Furrion power light on the connector stopped working after about three years. I was just about to upgrade it when I traded in for my Reflection. The little blue light went out on it over the winter. I suspect this will be an upgrade very soon.
    Been looking at this too
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    I did replace my plastic ring when it split. I used the aluminum ring when I replaced it. I actually heated the cord head a little so it would be pliable and then a little grease allowed the ring to slip on at an angle. I also bought the Camco 90 degree adapter to take some of the strain off of the 50 amp receptacle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by orbiker View Post
    ...Our Solitude kitchen slide is right next the where the cord arches to the ground. I use a piece of double sided Velcro strips to secure a nice arch of the cord to take some of the stress off the outlet. KEN
    Just a thought. I was also paranoid that the really heavy cord would pull the receptacle right out of the wall. We bought a 50 Amp dog-bone with a Trailer twist lock 90 degree connector on one end and a 50 amp female 90 degree on the other end. All of our 50 amp cords have male/female 90 degree connectors anyway for mixing and matching as necessary. Now the heavy cord hangs straight down with no support required.... https://www.etrailer.com/Marine-Powe.../CAM55562.html
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    Is it absolutely necessary to use the threaded ring? Since it is a twist-lock connection, wouldn't continuity be maintained without the ring?

    I built a PVC stand to take all load off of the 50 amp power cable at the trailer connection, so at this point I am wondering about the benefit of using the ring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dryfly View Post
    Is it absolutely necessary to use the threaded ring? Since it is a twist-lock connection, wouldn't continuity be maintained without the ring?

    I built a PVC stand to take all load off of the 50 amp power cable at the trailer connection, so at this point I am wondering about the benefit of using the ring.
    I would say yes. The twist lock isn’t all that secure, and if the cord moves you could potentially lose your neutral. That could be an expensive loose connection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fez111 View Post
    Just a thought. I was also paranoid that the really heavy cord would pull the receptacle right out of the wall. We bought a 50 Amp dog-bone with a Trailer twist lock 90 degree connector on one end and a 50 amp female 90 degree on the other end. All of our 50 amp cords have male/female 90 degree connectors anyway for mixing and matching as necessary. Now the heavy cord hangs straight down with no support required.... https://www.etrailer.com/Marine-Powe.../CAM55562.html
    I have been using one of these for 4 years and really like it; heavy cord hangs straight down. I will say, I think I read here that someone had one short on them, so be aware. That said, mine has been trouble free and I use it every trip. I can see the strain caused by the bend of the cord on rigs not using one.
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