New Cord or Cord Repair?

[bellis]

Well - I think this occurred on a pedestal that I pushed the plug in as far as I could....but it was just shy on the bottom due to the pedestal metal being in the way of the more solid part of the cord (on the insulation). I am guessing it gave a week connection on one post and has caused the discoloration shown in the picture.

If I could buy a plug, would be easy enough to cut off the end and replace. Would just want to make it as water proof and professional looking as possible. Any suggestions?

It is a Furrion Cable - like it really well....for those who think I just need to buy a new one - which one?

The cord still "works" I just don't like anything electrical having discoloration or melting....that's a sign of trouble and it needs replaced!

[Country Campers]

If it works fine I would clean that up with a scotch bright pad or fine sand paper and use it.

Brian

[Jlawles2]

I would try the clean up method fist, if you do not get a good solid fit in a know good location, just replace the male end. Standard TT30 should be fine. The entire whip IMHO would be a waste of money and good wiring. https://www.amazon.com/Camco-PowerGr...%2C171&sr=8-26 if you do decide to replace the whip, you could buy the matching male and female ends to make a nice extension chord for the camper.

[familytruckster4]

I would not use that cord until that plug was replaced. It is damaged enough to make it suspect and I wouldnt take the chance on it.
New male ends are readily available. Be wary of the cheaper ones on Amazon, you get what you pay for with electrical components.
If you have never replaced a plug its pretty straightforward.

[bellis]

Ran into the same issue AGAIN. Pedestal was old and all receptacles were not properly secured in the pedestal...furthermore they were recessed! Cord would not make a good connection....this pedestal ended up having more problems and the breaker in the pedestal was overheating....but anyway...

Does anyone know of a good extender? Looking for the same female plug and male plug that are on the Furrion cable but in one piece that does not bend or have a 90....want a female to male adapter that is a straight pass through.

Basically this: https://www.amazon.com/Journeyman-Pr...2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

But would love to find a version where they are already together. This is close, but has the wrong NEMA female connector.

https://www.amazon.com/WEN-GNA030-Tw...s%2C314&sr=8-3

Looking for NEMA L5-30R to L5-30P

Would rather not buy the "extensions" as those are a different plug...

[TedS]

Like this?

[TedS]

I used a similar one to extend my 50-amp EMS so it would hang straight.

[bellis]

Like this?

Yes...can you send a link?

I used a similar one to extend my 50-amp EMS so it would hang straight.

Can you provide a link as well?

Thanks to you both!

[TedS]

Camco 30-amp extender.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-55256-3...70777191&psc=1

[TedS]

Progressive 50-amp extender.
https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com...BoC1sIQAvD_BwE

[Yoda]

UGG More of my meager funds to be spent

[bellis]

Thank you sir! Will be buying one shortly.

[Riley8141]

Progressive 50-amp extender.
https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com...BoC1sIQAvD_BwE

Thanks just what I've been looking for.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

To the original question, replace the plug with a new one. No reason to replace the cord.