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Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Im 5th owner of my first ever FT. Owned now  for 3 yrs.
Last nite in Thousand Palms,  CA, winds howled 30mph all nite. Power went off at pedestal for several hrs. My neighbors came on, mine never did.
Im using 50a dog  bone to parks 30a service. Been here 30days no problem. I checked pedestal for correct wiring and voltage.  All ok.
Even polished up brass male contacts on plugs.
I think it's the power cord,  my voltmeter probes weren't long enough to test female ends.
As you see, po moved wet bay cord connect to lr near left taillight.
Should i replace with Marinco 25ft 50a and same Marinco right angle adapter?

Btw,  when at FT in 2014, James paged me from waiting room. Tech's didn't know where to plug in their drop down ac cord.  Lol
Tom Shannon
Ham Radio W7OT
1996 u295 (SOLD)
2007 Kia Spectra Ex 5spd (kiki)
Now in Apt

Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #1 –
Forgot to say, after tighting 50a cord to right angle adapter,  and twisting cord lightly, i heard the thud underneath bed, and power restored.
Built in progressive 50a protector all ok, showed 0 code
Tom Shannon
Ham Radio W7OT
1996 u295 (SOLD)
2007 Kia Spectra Ex 5spd (kiki)
Now in Apt

Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #2 –
That external 50 amp inlet is NOT OE.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
That external 50 amp inlet is NOT OE.
We've been a few places where that rear plug receptacle would have been very handy.  As an alternative we carry a extra 30' 50A extension cord (plus the 50' on the cord reel).
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Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #4 –
Brett, as I mentioned, a previous owner moved original wetbay 50a ( plug in )to near LR taillight.  Gave him extra room in wetbay and got closer to ppedestal.
I dont think my model had cord reel. Thanks
Tom Shannon
Ham Radio W7OT
1996 u295 (SOLD)
2007 Kia Spectra Ex 5spd (kiki)
Now in Apt

Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Saltfevr –
Forgot to say, after tighting 50a cord to right angle adapter,  and twisting cord lightly, i heard the thud underneath bed, and power restored.
Built in progressive 50a protector all ok, showed 0 code
  When I do not have power and feel I should I go and check to make sure I have the plugs twisted tight. That has fixed problems in the past.
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Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #6 –
Quote from: turbojack –
  When I do not have power and feel I should I go and check to make sure I have the plugs twisted tight. That has fixed problems in the past.

Always make sure when you are twisting that plug, that you have the post breaker off, twist plug, then turn breaker back on.
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Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #7 –
I like the new location. Good idea if it stays dry
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Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #8 –
If you are still having issues, we are not far from you at the Palm Springs Thousand Trails park parallel to I-10 in Palm Desert.  I might can help solve your issues.
Joe & Dottie Allen
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Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #9 –
ONLY one good solution:

SmartPlug
SmartPlug Shore Power Connections | what is a smartplug

Here is how to install in the OEM location:
SmartPlug 50 Amp Shore Power Cable Installation

We greatly prefer the OEM plug location as it keeps the expensive cord end inside a locked compartment, reducing theft.

Re: Is this my original 1996 shore cord?

Reply #10 –
I second both the smart plug AND keeping a very expensive cord inside.
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