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01-30-2019, 02:10 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Waverly
Posts: 18
M.O.C. #22802
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50 amp power cable
My Montana, and others I have seen have the connection for the 50 amp power cable on the side or rear. These cables are heavy and after being plugged in, put a lot of pressure on the connector and the wire casing. This will eventually cause the casing to separate from the connection leaving exposed wires. I purchased a 90 degree adaptor which has takes the weight off the cable. The adaptor, 1RPC50RV is available at Camping World, Amazon.com and Walmart on line. This beats resealing or replacing the cable. By the way, they have a 40 amp version also.
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01-30-2019, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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This is true and we have one of those adapters.
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01-30-2019, 08:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Have had one for the last 9 years, 8 of them full time with no problems from the cords whatsoever.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-30-2019, 09:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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We have 90 and use but have never had any problems with the end falling apart like others I guess it's how will you take care of things.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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01-30-2019, 10:14 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21572
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I will look at this a good addition.
I would also suggest looking at a 50amp surge protector. There are a few brands out there. I’m happy with this one.
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Perry & Karen, Calgary, Alberta
2017 F350 SRW CC 4X4 6.7L — 2018 Montana 3720RL
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01-31-2019, 07:07 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If it were me, I'd move up to a Progressive industries EMS. Much more information and much better customer service.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-31-2019, 07:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
Have had one for the last 9 years, 8 of them full time with no problems from the cords whatsoever.
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Same here but good to see new members contributing.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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02-04-2019, 06:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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You might try looking on E-Bay or Amazon for used 90 degree adapter. i found one for $35 and a little for shipping. If I remember right they are around $100 or more new. This was a 50 amp.
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02-05-2019, 11:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Sine we are long timers and as close to full time as you can get the only time we are not hooked to shore power is when we are in travel status. We had both of the OEM straight in cords fail on both our Montana's. We replaced with the 90's.
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02-05-2019, 11:38 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21572
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Very helpful conversation folks. I have just ordered one,
With -30C at home this morning I am looking forward to spring and getting on the road.
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Perry & Karen, Calgary, Alberta
2017 F350 SRW CC 4X4 6.7L — 2018 Montana 3720RL
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02-05-2019, 03:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Sun City
Posts: 408
M.O.C. #23256
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Seeing this makes me scratch me head and ask WHY they make these thing with these design/engineering flaws in the first place? I saw a similar thing on one of the inverter generators where the 30 amp plug was oriented where it placed the same strain on both the plug and the cord. At least on the generator you could unscrew the plug, rotate it, screw it back in and make it so the cord hung straight down instead of parallel to the ground.
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Dave in AZ
2008 Montana 3400RL
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Dually
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02-05-2019, 04:04 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21572
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It does make you wonder. The plug for mine is off the back of the rig and always requires a 180 deg redirect to get to the power connection usually at midpoint around the water/sewer connections.
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Perry & Karen, Calgary, Alberta
2017 F350 SRW CC 4X4 6.7L — 2018 Montana 3720RL
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02-10-2019, 01:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Reno
Posts: 291
M.O.C. #22620
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I'm confused, my 2018 305RL came with a 90 degree connector on the female (coach) end of the 50 amp cable.
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02-10-2019, 02:04 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 37
M.O.C. #10287
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I don't use my 50 amp cord and found it was too bulky. I only have one air conditioner so I bought a 30 amp cord and it's worked fine with no blown fuses. A much easier cord to work with.
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02-10-2019, 02:08 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Quincy
Posts: 71
M.O.C. #13543
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90 on 50 amp cable
watch out for the indexing on the cable - I ordered a 90 as it just makes sense, but when I plugged it in to RV the 90 took the cable to the right rather than down like I wanted. Next time I unhook I will see about rotating the plug on the RV another 90 such that it will hang down when screwed on.
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02-10-2019, 02:10 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 60
M.O.C. #21572
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You were the lucky one.
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Perry & Karen, Calgary, Alberta
2017 F350 SRW CC 4X4 6.7L — 2018 Montana 3720RL
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02-10-2019, 02:46 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Kennewick
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #20837
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Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
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02-10-2019, 05:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickbecker
watch out for the indexing on the cable - I ordered a 90 as it just makes sense, but when I plugged it in to RV the 90 took the cable to the right rather than down like I wanted. Next time I unhook I will see about rotating the plug on the RV another 90 such that it will hang down when screwed on.
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That has happen to several of us. The plug on the 5'er is easy to rotate.
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2009 Ram 2500
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02-10-2019, 08:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Round Rock
Posts: 475
M.O.C. #17905
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickbecker
watch out for the indexing on the cable - I ordered a 90 as it just makes sense, but when I plugged it in to RV the 90 took the cable to the right rather than down like I wanted. Next time I unhook I will see about rotating the plug on the RV another 90 such that it will hang down when screwed on.
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Me 2. Gotta fix that.
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Pete & Joan & "Honey" fur-baby.
2015 Montana 3611RL 2012 F350 6.7 DRW Lariat
Disc Brakes & Sailun 14 ply S637
6-pt Hydraulic leveling
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02-11-2019, 05:17 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Greenport
Posts: 216
M.O.C. #8571
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I always run mine through the ladder to take any stress off the fitting
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