Attached 30amp cord removable?

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by t-twnbob

I really struggled with this on our build and went with the standard cord. We have the standard cord on our Casita and it has never really been a issue. We camp in a lot of wet weather and the with the detachable cord, the whole cord will get wet versus just the part that hanging out on the standard. If it was a cheaper option, We may have went for it. In the end, they both work just fine.

Good point. We had to give somewhere. Do you know how hard it is to add all the options we did and still keep the trailer at 30K USD? Wait, don't answer. Anyone who's had an Escape built is familiar with that struggle.

[gbaglo]

On the attached cord, Tammy advised me not to stow stuff in the driver side bench where the cord goes. I've followed the advice and haven't had any problems with tangles.

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

How does having the cord removable alleviate this issue?
I just grab a shop towel and feed the cord through the towel into the hole. It's easier than trying to feed it into a bag or basket.

Sorry, Glenn, for not being more detailed. The issue is that pushing an "uncontained" cord into the compartment frequently resulted in it getting hung up on something (specifically, the converter, installed in the same compartment) the next time it was pulled out for use. Cleaning the cord as it went in was not an issue. Frankly, having the cord get wrapped around something else in the under seat compartment was a big PITA. And actually, when the cord is muddy, if removable, it can be hosed off and thrown in the back of the truck until it dries, but again, cleaning is not the issue. As I said, I will never have a fixed cord again. Particularly when I found ants crawling up the cord and into the trailer. It was not my intent to upset or insult anyone who has a fixed cord, or to debate its merits or drawbacks. If it works for you, that's fine. To me, it's like indoor plumbing. Once you have it, the outhouse will never be preferred. When I ordered my Escape, detachable cord was the second option I specified. Living in Florida, A/C was the first.

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

On the attached cord, Tammy advised me not to stow stuff in the driver side bench where the cord goes. I've followed the advice and haven't had any problems with tangles.

In my Scamp, the converter was installed in the same compartment. I did not store anything else in the compartment but the cord seemed to hang up on the converter 2 out of 3 times. As I previously stated, it was a major PITA.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by C&G in FL

It was not my intent to upset or insult anyone who has a fixed cord, or to debate its merits or drawbacks.

I thought the purpose of the thread was to debate the merits or drawbacks.

[LeonardS]

If we are still discussing merits/drawbacks/opinions and such, at 26 posts into this thread...or are we just taking votes?... my vote is to get the detachable one. Easier to clean while putting away, less likely to tangle, more of a sealed application (no "mouse hole") and offers the option of carrying different cords for different applications. Knowing me, it wouldn't be a case of forgetting to bring along the cord, it would be choosing to bring which of the many cords I'd have.

[Ron in BC]

[QUOTE=C&G in FL;82791 The issue is that pushing an "uncontained" cord into the compartment frequently resulted in it getting hung up on something (specifically, the converter, installed in the same compartment) the next time it was pulled out for use. Cleaning the cord as it went in was not an issue. [/QUOTE]

That really was the nitty gritty for me. A couple of times on the Scamp I felt some resistance and wiggled and jiggled and pushed the cord in. When I looked in and saw all the converter connections that could be pushed by the cord that was it for me. To each their own. Some folks have retro-fitted them later.

Ron

[padlin]

I've had both, the fixed on my old Starcraft the removable on the Escape, no problems with either. The fixed took up more storage room then the removable does when coiled up, there's also the route for bugs issue, although I never actually saw this happen. The fixed was a bit more convenient, just pull out however much you need and connect, feed back in and close the little cover when done. There really is no wrong choice, not a big deal either way. If I were to do it over again, I'd opt for the removable just for the space savings.

[sunrisetrucker]

Originally Posted by C&G in FL

In my Scamp, the converter was installed in the same compartment. I did not store anything else in the compartment but the cord seemed to hang up on the converter 2 out of 3 times. As I previously stated, it was a major PITA.

With our first trailer I didn't like the way the power cord was hitting the converter so with our second trailer I suggested to ETI that they but in a plywood wall between the cord and the converter. They agreed and they didn't charge me extra. Also I always clean the cord before I but it in. (Wet or dry)

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by sunrisetrucker

With our first trailer I didn't like the way the power cord was hitting the converter so with our seond trailer I suggested to ETI that they but in a plywood wall between the cord and the converter. They agreed and they didn't charge me extra.

Good idea - a fixed cord stuffed into a blind compartment should certainly be going into a compartment with nothing else. My Boler was built this way: the cord goes under the same dinette seat as the converter / power centre and the black waste tank, but the cord is in a segregated compartment. My motorhome has other stuff in the cord compartment, but it's a "basement" compartment with a big outside access door, so I can arrange it in the compartment as desired.

[TAfraser]

Sunrisetrucker, good idea you had asking ETI about putting up the wall. That's what I did after installing the surge protector. Everything that needs protecting, is protected. The cord is in the box in this picture. I still don't like hearing about bug bridges though.
Tom

[Donna D.]

Four pages of posts about a cord? Really...

This thread reminds me about whether or not you should have a "flushy."

All I can say, is I never had a problem with "hang up" in my Scamp for twelve years, nothing to stow some place else, OR forget because THAT tote was left at home.

I got the standard wiring, so far I'm happy. YMMV

[cpaharley2008]

Just another hole for cold air to enter in the winter......$ .02 worth

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Four pages of posts about a cord? Really...

And how exactly does that surprise you Donna?

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

And how exactly does that surprise you Donna?

Because it happened in about four hours and I was OFF LINE

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by TAfraser

I still don't like hearing about bug bridges though.
Tom

Easy fix: smear a dollop of Vaseline on the cord about a foot out from the trailer. It'll stop the bug bridge. When you're breaking camp, just wipe it off with a paper towel. My Mom and Dad did that for years -- no bugs.

[TAfraser]

Donna, thanks for adding to our 4 pages of posts!
I should add that we only had one cord tangle during our 4 years with a Casita and it's standard cord. Maybe the wall, seen in a previous post, will give zero tangles in our Escape?
Thanks for the Easy Fix rbryan4!
Tom

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Four pages of posts about a cord? Really...

Adjust your posts per page, and you will only be part way into the first page.

[Donna D.]

When I was working through my build sheet... I had to make financial decisions. What NEEDED to be done during the build? Wiring under the vinyl, etc. The removable power cord is something I could do AFTER the fact. I made my decision during the build, now it's YOUR turn.

[Patandlinda]

You can get a rubber plug . It goes around the cord and seals up the hole pretty good . I think Amazon has them or RV stores . It has a slit you open up then slide on .