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Thanks John, you are correct. I somehow missed the melting around the prongs on first read. OP still may get lucky but careful inspection and monitoring are both necessary. If it were my unit, I would look especially at the pin near melted area for any looseness and replace if found or if any further overheating occurs.
Terry
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Bob Landry
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dougrainer wrote:lightkeeper wrote:Last time breaking camp in my hybrid camper, I went to unplug the power cord from the park's AC 30-amp post. The plug-end was so hot, it almost burned my fingers. I let it cool down before returning the cord inside the storage area.
I had been running my air conditioner continuously for several days however I have not noticed this problem before.
It looked like the rubber area around one of the prongs had melted a little.
Thanks for advise or suggestions!
You need to replace the 30 amp end or replace the whole cord. The integrity of the cord end is ruined. Once it gets discolored or has the melting, it is bad. Doug
Doug's right. Also check the plastic isulation part of the inlet on the trailer and if there is any discoloration at all, replace that also. The contacts are starting to burn but you probably can't see them because they are internal. Burned power cords are common in the boating environment because owners consistantly plug and unplug their shore power cords with their main breakers turn on. An appliance with a low current draw such as a small battery charger will draw enough current to create an arc.
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wa8yxm
Wherever I happen to park
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It may look like a problem waiting for a happening.. However if you ever see the backside of those twist locks you may find the rest of the story.
I'm not in the least worried about mine
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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J-mans Dad
SF Bay Area
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nbounder,
Those are Marinco ParkPowerfittings.
They have a twist lock and a weather tight locking ring. Designed as a marine fitting. New cords have a 90^ where it meets the outlet.
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lightkeeper
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Since I got back home and plugged the camper in my 30-amp box at the garage, I've been occasionally feeling of the plug end and it seems OK however I have not been running the air conditioner.
I will probably have someone check it out and/or replace the cord and/or plug-in before next camping trip. I'd like to have a new converted/charger since the one in my camper is so noisy and seems to "run" all the time.
2003 Starcraft TravelStar 21RB hybrid
2007 Chevrolet Z71 2WD Avalanche
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Dave H M
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lightkeeper
Come to think of it, I did that on my last camper. it turned out that the bad connection culprit was the female plug in the 30 amp extension cord. I corrected the extension problem with a new end cleaned up the trailer plug and never had a problem after. Only a long run with the AC will tell the tale though. good luck.
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