Very hot 50amp cable plug

[Buly]

My guess is top ground, second L1, third L2, bottom Common. Further, I would venture that someone operates the reel while there is a load. I can't believe they went cheap and didn't use brushes on this product. The temper in that bottom contact is compromised, hope it was replaced.

The slip ring component replacement is from the “unobtainium” category part.
No one sells it. Also it is a very complicated to get to it and replace it.
Basically, you throw the reel away and buy a new one.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

The slip ring component replacement is from the “unobtainium” category part.
No one sells it. Also it is a very complicated to get to it and replace it.
Basically, you throw the reel away and buy a new one.

What are the dimensions? Ring dia. Box dim.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I assume the box is plastic.

 

[Buly]

What are the dimensions? Ring dia. Box dim.

Kevin,
I don’t have it anymore. It went in the dumpster. If there was a way to fix it, I would.
Even the manufacturer won’t do it.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Kevin,
I don’t have it anymore. It went in the dumpster. If there was a way to fix it, I would.
Even the manufacturer won’t do it.

I get that! Was I right about the white wire on the fried contact?

 

[Buly]

I get that! Was I right about the white wire on the fried contact?

Don’t remember. It was few years ago. I just connected the cord directly to the transfer box.
No problems after that.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Don’t remember. It was few years ago. I just connected the cord directly to the transfer box.
No problems after that.

I was thinking of others that might experience the same problem!

So should others experience the same problem. Switching the ground connection to the fried contact will offer a reprieve! It seems to me the failure was due to actuating the reel when cord is plugged in! The effect is similar to plugging a heater in with the switch on. So keep that in mind when connecting your coach and adjusting cable length. Complete your set-up before switching your breakers on!

 

[Rich W.]

I was thinking of others that might experience the same problem!

So should others experience the same problem. Switching the ground connection to the fried contact will offer a reprieve! It seems to me the failure was due to actuating the reel when cord is plugged in! The effect is similar to plugging a heater in with the switch on. So keep that in mind when connecting your coach and adjusting cable length. Complete your set-up before switching your breakers on!

Very good point - hadn’t thought of that. Rotating the reel while plugged in could cause arcing in the contact assembly.