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04-27-2021, 04:36 PM #1
50 amp power cord grey plastic nut
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??
ThanksMsgt Ray (Ret) and Margie Parker
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04-27-2021, 04:54 PM #2
Lol! The locking nut is a PITA to get back on once off. Got a deep freeze? Put your cord in a bag and drop it in for an hour. Meanwhile, let the nut bake in the sun. Smear a little dielectric grease or petroleum jelly around the lip of the nut, pull cord out of freezer and quickly remarry the two.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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04-27-2021, 05:42 PM #3
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^^^^ What he said. Now I'd like my F-16 in fighter jet gray like the new Mustang color please.
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Jeff
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04-27-2021, 06:08 PM #4
Thanks Geo.....will give it a try
QUOTE=geotex1;365986]Lol! The locking nut is a PITA to get back on once off. Got a deep freeze? Put your cord in a bag and drop it in for an hour. Meanwhile, let the nut bake in the sun. Smear a little dielectric grease or petroleum jelly around the lip of the nut, pull cord out of freezer and quickly remarry the two.[/QUOTE]
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04-27-2021, 06:12 PM #5
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04-27-2021, 10:36 PM #6
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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. KENBackpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
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04-28-2021, 07:08 AM #7
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I use the jiggle method, plug in the cord, hold it level then jiggle the plug whilst turning the nut. Seems easy to get cross threaded.
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04-28-2021, 07:08 AM #8
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04-28-2021, 07:15 AM #9
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04-28-2021, 07:21 AM #10
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.
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