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10-01-2016, 12:18 PM
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Campsite electric hookup does not align
We've been to 2 campgrounds, both Ohio state parks, where we are unable to plug into the campsites electric box. The cut out on the bottom of the box is offset from the receptacle we need to use to plug in. It occurs whether we have our surge protector on the end or not.
Does this happen at a lot of camps?
Is it acceptable to bend the box so we can use it? (That's what we have done, bending back when we leave).
If not what options do we have to use the electric service?
We're going to Maumee Bay State Park next week and we had to bend the box last year.
Thanks
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10-01-2016, 12:23 PM
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You do not have to route the power cable through the cutout. You can simply leave the box cover slightly ajar. Some pedestal boxes do not have cutouts.
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10-01-2016, 12:55 PM
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Yes, that is correct, but the head on the cord will not fully insert prongs into receptacle. The angle the cord has to take downward and over the bottom of the box pulls it out, no matter where I bring it out of box.
I just wondered if it is just my power cord, or a common problem.
Perhaps the cord was not put together correctly?
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10-01-2016, 01:45 PM
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Post a picture. Seems odd twice.
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10-01-2016, 01:59 PM
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What type of rig do you have and is it the factory electrical cord? I have camped at Maumee Bay State Park for years with several different tt's and have never had any problem with the electrical hook up. I just returned from camping there yesterday. I would suggest getting a different electrical cord.
Bob
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10-01-2016, 01:59 PM
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I have 30 amp service which is typically the middle outlet at the state parks around me. The boxes only have two cutouts. One to either side of the 30A outlet. I don't have any problems plugging in fully and having the chord exit via one of the cutouts. I would have problems if I just took it straight down as the chord would tend to pull the bottom of the plug away from the socket.
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10-01-2016, 02:08 PM
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Rockwood, 2015, 2604ws.
Cord is original install.
I have no pictures now, but will take a few next week if we have this problem again.
Thanks all!
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10-01-2016, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kermie
Rockwood, 2015, 2604ws.
Cord is original install.
I have no pictures now, but will take a few next week if we have this problem again.
Thanks all!
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Is the plug a 90 degree or does it come straight off the cord?
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10-01-2016, 02:53 PM
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DH says its 90 degree
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10-01-2016, 02:54 PM
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It would be interesting to know the mfg. and model of those pedestals.
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10-01-2016, 03:05 PM
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What surge protector? We can look that up.
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10-01-2016, 03:16 PM
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I've never seen this with 50 or 30 amp. My trailer or EMS "hangs" straight down. However if I use a NEMA 15 adapter (20A) to 30A it does cause the cord (whether camper or EMS) to be at about 90 degs (horizontal). Are you plugging into 20A?
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10-01-2016, 07:16 PM
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IF I'm envisioning it right the bottom of the plugin section looks like the depiction below with the notches open and the black parts are sheet metal. This is not on the cover, so that you could just leave it open.
The 30 amp receptacle is behind the center part, and you have to either bend the center section down or try to bend the cable right or left right right out of the plug and then it tends to partially unplug the plug.
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10-01-2016, 07:46 PM
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Just but a 30 amp 2' extension problem over... 
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10-02-2016, 09:58 AM
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If that "analyzer" won't work I don't get it. I haven't seen everything or know much, but it would work everywhere I have been.
WD suggests an extension (30 to 30) X2
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10-02-2016, 11:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WolfWhistle
If that "analyzer" won't work I don't get it. I haven't seen everything or know much, but it would work everywhere I have been.
WD suggests an extension (30 to 30) X2
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I kinda understand his problem, This is what happened to me. I had a plug in TRC sometimes when I plugged it in I had to leave the cover jarred. So I just used an extension so I could close the lid. The TRC then held up below the cover and I could close it. using that I almost always had to cover the TRC being it was on the ground or close to it depending on the height. If it touched the ground It is exposed more to weather. They are only water resistant not water proof big difference. Learning curve went through 2 during the warranty period from water intrusion...   
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10-02-2016, 12:04 PM
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Campsite electric hookup doe not align
I run into this on just about every pedestal. Progressive Industries has a short extension made just for that reason. I bought two and use one every time I camp.
Here it is: http://www.progressiveindustries.net...extension-plug
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10-02-2016, 04:13 PM
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I've been using a 50 in to two 30 out cord (pick the phase), then the Progressive (i have "bagged " the connections at times to keep water out. I probably should use something better.
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10-02-2016, 05:25 PM
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The 30 amp outlet where I am a seasonal camper is loose. I purchased a 30 to 50 amp dogbone adapter and plug into the 50 amp outlet. Much easier than trying to get the campground to replace the 30 amp outlet.
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