Do all TTs have detachable power cords?

[WFD]

The thing about ants and mice with the permanent attached cords is real. Saw a guy camped next to us one time where ants were crawling up the cord like a parade and going straight into the trailer. Mice could too but if you leave the cover down it should be alot harder for them to get in.

[GlacierGus]

I also carry a spare extension power cord. I have been to several CGs where one cord did not reach the power pedestal. I carry a second water hose for the same reason. Congratulations on your new-used camper!

[steveh326]

Originally Posted by WFD

The thing about ants and mice with the permanent attached cords is real. Saw a guy camped next to us one time where ants were crawling up the cord like a parade and going straight into the trailer. Mice could too but if you leave the cover down it should be alot harder for them to get in.

I had my tt plugged into shore power in my driveway between camping trips. I have the pullout cord. Got an ant infestation from the power cord. the idea of a detachable cord is pretty appealing to me. Now I keep a spray bottle of Home Defense in the tt just in case.

[Kaadk]

Originally Posted by zinger60

Thanks, everyone! We just called the dealership and instead of leaving word with the salesman that the cord was located or not, the owner is out of the office all day today. They have their money for the camper so they really don't have any incentive to look for the cord so I'm pretty sure it will be up to us to buy a new one.

Have you looked inside the camper too, or just in the storage compartment? In ours the cord was inside a bag stuffed behind the coach. Could be anywhere really.




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[itat]

Originally Posted by zinger60

Thanks, everyone! We just called the dealership and instead of leaving word with the salesman that the cord was located or not, the owner is out of the office all day today. They have their money for the camper so they really don't have any incentive to look for the cord so I'm pretty sure it will be up to us to buy a new one.

Zinger60, do you manage to get the factory power cord from the car dealer?

[zinger60]

We still have not gotten an answer on whether they found the power cord. We have called several times and have just got the runaround. The cord is not anywhere in the camper. We have not only looked in the storage compartment but also everywhere inside the camper. Not sure what to do.

[Terier]

I find that its easy for some people to hide with phone calls like not returning calls or "In a meeting", "out of the office", etc. The good business person will follow through within a reasonable time frame. I agree that you might have to buy it yourself. Sorry.

[itat]

You said in an earlier post that you insisted that they demonstrate everything is working before you'd agree to buy it. So, when you did your inspection before taking possession, did they have it plugged in so you could test the AC? If they had it plugged in, then there is a cord somewhere. Keep pushing them until you pick it up in April.

[zinger60]

They were supposed to have it all plugged in and ready for the inspection when we got there. We were surprised that when we arrived with the inspector, nothing had been done so the salesman starts searching for the power cord in the storage area. None could be found. We were told that the owner of the car dealership we bought it from had stored the camper in his barn and he would look for it in his barn the next day. So we went ahead with the inspection as best we could since we had the guy there to inspect it and were paying him by the hour. He used the propane and the battery to be able to have lights in the camper and to test what he could. We were not able to test the tv, microwave and AC and because of not having access to water, we couldn't test the water pump, water heater and things like that. We went ahead with the purchase since everything else looked great to the inspector and they were supposed to see about the cord the next day. That was weeks ago. The salesman was supposed to call us back to let us know if it was found and he never did. We have called about 5 times to find out. All we hear is that the owner is either not in that day or he never got back with the salesman about it so the salesman will ask him and find out. Then another week goes by with no word from them. We are going there tomorrow to clean up the camper so we will ask again. I really don't know why the cord would not have been stored in the camper to begin with and why they won't let us know one way or the other.

[Ford Idaho]

You should have backed out of the deal as soon as you found out you would not be able to test everything without the power cord, or water.

Used is sold as is, sadly this means no power cord.

I would send a well worded letter to the local newspaper about the run around you are getting from the dealer then go buy a cord and never buy from them again.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

You should have backed out of the deal as soon as you found out you would not be able to test everything without the power cord, or water.

Used is sold as is, sadly this means no power cord.

I would send a well worded letter to the local newspaper about the run around you are getting from the dealer then go buy a cord and never buy from them again.

You are 100% Correct! Youroo!!

[zinger60]

Yes, I agree we should have told them we would wait until they found the cord before going through with the sale. We trusted them and now I just hope all the other items work after we do end up buying a cord. Businesses don't realize what they are losing by treating customers like crap. We will be looking for a new tow vehicle in a few years and guess where we WONT be buying it
Any ideas on the best and cheapest place to buy a cord? We looked at an RV store in Elkhart last week and the cords were around $139.

[Ford Idaho]

Lots of places to get one, just depends on what you want and when you want it.

https://www.google.com/#q=30+amp+rv+cord&tbm=shop

[Black]

Originally Posted by zinger60

Yes, I agree we should have told them we would wait until they found the cord before going through with the sale. We trusted them and now I just hope all the other items work after we do end up buying a cord. Businesses don't realize what they are losing by treating customers like crap. We will be looking for a new tow vehicle in a few years and guess where we WONT be buying it
Any ideas on the best and cheapest place to buy a cord? We looked at an RV store in Elkhart last week and the cords were around $139.

Sadly for you, I guess you learned your lesson the hard way.
Never trust anyone...never...when buying use !
Ask me how I know ?
Hopefully you'll find a cord at a reasonable price, and sure hope for you that your unit is ok.
Happy camping !

[zinger60]

Thanks so much! We have so much to learn since this is our first travel trailer. It's so nice to know we have a place to go where everyone is so helpful. I'm positive there will be a lot more questions in the future

[zinger60]

Oops... Here's another question already... I'm sure there is a difference in a power cord and an extension cord. Are extension cords always marked as extension? Do the ends look different?

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by zinger60

Oops... Here's another question already... I'm sure there is a difference in a power cord and an extension cord. Are extension cords always marked as extension? Do the ends look different?

An extension cord will have two 30 amp RV plugs.




castlemusic posted this which is most likely what you need.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BNZGCS/..._ul3Xub0EFBYE2

[GL1800Rider]

Here is a 30 amp locking "power" cord on Amazon for $52.75

Amazon.com: Camco 55501 PowerGrip 25' Cord with 30 AMP Male Standard/30 AMP Female Locking Adapter: Automotive

[Summer2Go]

So can I plug this cord into a regular outlet in my house, using an adaptor? I can never run the air conditioner at home on a regular extension cord.


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[Summer2Go]

I thought I would have to ask the electrician to put in a special outlet just for my camper.


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