This article addresses the common issue of melted RV shore-power plugs

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

This article addresses the common issue of melted RV shore-power plugs, which can lead to dangerous situations, including fires. It identifies two leading causes: corrosion and loose connections. Corrosion can develop quickly in various climates and reduces the effectiveness of the connection, leading to overheating. Loose connections often result from overloading or overheating, which damages the wires and connectors over time.

It provides straightforward solutions, such as regularly cleaning connectors with fine-grit sandpaper and dielectric grease and using the correct extension cords to prevent overheating. It also offers step-by-step guidance on replacing a melted plug and maintaining other electrical connections in RVs, emphasizing the importance of regular checks and maintenance, encouraging RV owners to take a proactive role in preventing potential hazards, making them feel responsible and proactive.

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[Van]

Just happened to us last week. Glad we caught this right after we lost one leg of power.

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Just happened to us last week. Glad we caught this right after we lost one leg of power.

Yes, I heard Electric Guitars will do this to a shore power plug if the volume is set too high. 

[Dave5Cs]

Van are you Jammin again Dude, lol

[Van]

Van are you Jammin again Dude, lol

Only thing I have been jamming is this *$#^% Cannula up my nose Dan, on O2 at least 20 hours a day.
 My body is so weak now I can't get outta my own way. 

[luvrbus]

Buses with 3 roof tops are always going melt plugs over time,you have two legs and they always split and 2 roof tops are on 1 leg, starting the units the leg with the 2 units are maxed out and in 120 degree the units amp draw increases to the max. I don't know how the others rate the amp draw but visiting  the Coleman factory their amp draw is rated at 83 degrees. My Penguin was rated at 18 amp so they said but in 120 degrees I could see 26 amps running,LOL this summer Van's 3 units have had to work at max     

[dtcerrato]

One great reason one has to love the high efficiency units. Our Dometic Brisk air HE at 13,500 btu draws only 9.2A

[luvrbus]

Never owned a Dometic brisk air but Dometic Penguin ll are a piece of junk now,I will check it out but 9.2 amps don't sound right

[dtcerrato]

The HE Briskair is popular for being able to run on a 2.5kw genny. It's more expensive than the non HE units I guess because of it's efficiency rating. It'll run for hours on our Magnum inverter and draws less than a 1000 watts when it levels off. It does light up the inverter overload on compressor start but stays running and draws much less momentarily.

[luvrbus]

Dan I cannot find that AC do they still make those ?,Sonja van had a Coleman cub that would run on her Onan 2000 generator it was 1300 watts
GE has a HE roof top but it is 15 amps   

[dtcerrato]

They are still out there but are hard to find. The last time I seen them on line was last year. I'll post some info I have on digital file about them. The HE I'm referring to is spec-ed to run on a 15A breaker but uses less.

[dtcerrato]

The HE A/C info is attached. The unit we're running is at the far right on the multi unit spec sheet.
When this unit replaced our vintage Frigiking - it appeared to be junk in comparison but has stood the test of time since the 90s.

[DoubleEagle]

The heavy current draw in hot weather might explain why my Rodeo Rider Eagle had two generators, two breaker boxes, 4 cruiseairs, and three rooftops, and up to twenty four sweaty cowboys. 

[Dave5Cs]

Cliff we just put in a Rec/Pro by Houghton 13,500 dual fans quite @49 decibles. 1300/ 11Amps. You hookup 110 on lt no 12 volt to hookup and off it goes. They have ducted and Non ducted. $975.00 free shipping Amazon and packed really well. got it in two days. It took about 1hour to take the old coleman off and install the new one in a 14 x14 hole.
also comes with a remote and the inside cover shows the temp and mode but can turn that off with the remote at night.

[luvrbus]

Cliff we just put in a Rec/Pro by Houghton 13,500 dual fans quite @49 decibles. 1300/ 11Amps. You hookup 110 on lt no 12 volt to hookup and off it goes. They have ducted and Non ducted. $975.00 free shipping Amazon and packed really well. got it in two days. It took about 1hour to take the old coleman off and install the new one in a 14 x14 hole.
also comes with a remote and the inside cover shows the temp and mode but can turn that off with the remote at night.

A lot of people are going to the Rec/pro I have friend that replaced his 3 penguins with those he used the low profile and they cost him a couple of hundred more than $975.00 ea .I ran the Colemans on the old Coachmen the other day 39 years old I had to spin the fan by hand because they stuck then they took off blowing cold air .Had trouble with running the front AC till I remembered the switch in closet it being made before 50 amp service you can only run 1 unless you run the generator