MsMandyJohnson
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We recently purchased a 1956 Holiday Rambler. The seller said we needed to replace the electrical plug on the cord. I know nothing about making repairs like this. What kind of plug do I need female or male? And what amps or voltage does a camper use? Any help would be great. Thanks again.
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Based on the age of your RV, I would guess that you will need a 30 amp male plug. The plug you will need is available at most RV outlets, and at places like Lowes and Home Depot. It will look something like this, with 3 prongs as shown:
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If it didn't come with air conditioning it may well be a 20 amp male plug that goes on the end of the power cord. Dad had TT is the late 60's and early 70's that didn't have AC so the power cord was a regular 20 amp extention cord. So you first need to find out what amperage you need for your trailer.
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You may have to replace the cord also, especially if it is the original. Just had to chop up and throw away a 30 year old extension cord because the insulation became brittle. I had it plugged into a GFI outlet, picked up the cord to move it, and asi bent the cord the GFI popped. Unplugged it and started stripping back the outside rubber insulation and found the inside insulation for the black(hot), white(neutral), and green(ground) wires was brittle and breaking. As i bent the cord pieces of each fell off and exposed the copper wire.
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Welcome to the forum.
A 1956 HR sounds cool, can you post some pictures?
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sljkansas wrote:
...it may well be a 20 amp male plug that goes on the end of the power cord. Dad had TT is the late 60's and early 70's that didn't have AC so the power cord was a regular 20 amp extention cord...
Most likely 15 amp male.
15 amp plug;
20 amp plug;
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MsMandyJohnson
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Thanks everyne for all the help. I will try the 15 amp male plug. Is it pretty easy to put the new plug on and arranging the wire? Would it be wrong to try and replace the plug first to see if the works? And if that don't work then check the cord to see if it might need replaced? I will indeed get some pictures to upload this weekend. Also the camper looks like it has a heater in it.
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When you go to buy your plug try and get a marine grade 15 amp plug with a nylon body and nickel plated prongs. Available at West Marine (We Make Boating More Profitable). Far and away better weather resistance and super easier to work with.
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MsMandyJohnson
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Hi Guys,
After playing around with the wires on the electrical cord i treid to pull the cord out and well there is no cord there. Just a few wires. Looks like two black wires and a cream colored wire. So how do I work on adding an electrical extension cord to this?
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