I agree --- and have thought about ripping out that huge cable --- and
I love your idea of replacing it with a plug "just in case". I never
plug into shorepower.

Cheers,
Doug

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:40:14 -0700, Keith Adams
<keith_adams@transcanada.com> wrote:
> I'm in the midst of replacing the driver's side panel on my 86 Westy
> (Canadian model).  Since I'm using a panel from a passenger model van, I
> have to cut the holes for the camper outlets.  Pictures for the curious
>
> http://lccci-1.commonsensecc.com/cvd/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8440
>
> The 120V land line is utterly useless to me - why I have to haul around
> 12' of 30A cord is beyond me.  I plan to make it so you lift up the flap
> and plug an extension cord in, rather than a pull out cord.  The only
> time I ever use the 120 outlet is at home to precool the fridge before
> we go on a trip.  And I don't like that it's way down at the bottom,
> either.
>
> So before I measure twice (or thrice or umpteen times) and cut holes in
> my panel, what say ye about moving the 120V outlet up to the water
> inlets, like the American models and shortening the cord?  Would it make
> more sense to move the 120V outlet further towards the back of the van?
> How are the American models set up for the 120V cord?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith Adams
>
> calgary.ab.ca
>
> 86 Westy
>