that gives me an idea.  replace the attached male plug with a short length
of cord with male end on it.  (Attach the short cord to some sturdy part of
the assembly.)  Leave the box behind the existing utility inlet but cut out
the front where the attached male connector was.  This leaves a space to
stuff the short cord with male end when not in use.  Close the cover to
keep it tidy!  Then if you pull a bonehead like me and drive off with it
plugged in, It just unplugs and doesn't break anything.

Unfortunately I think I don't have enough left of my inlet to do this on
mine...unless I want it to be 50% JB weld.

Edward

At 10:24 PM 12/10/2004, you wrote:
>The simple fix for ripping things apart is this:
>Use a 1 Foot long Extension cord for the connection to the Van.
>If you drive off it will simply unplug itself frpm the long cord.
>On the water connection use a light weight PVC 90 degree coupler made up
>from hardware store parts (IE Water Hose Repair kit) and screw this part to
>the van and the hose onto it.
>If you drive off the light duty PVC just breaks off.
>You might try J-B Weld to patch up the broken unit.
>
>Stan Wilder
>Engine Ceramics
>214-352-4931
>www.engineceramics.com
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Edward Maglott" <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 8:54 PM
>Subject: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
>
>
> > The first time I got in trouble trying to move the van with the electric
> > cord plugged in, it pulled the cord off of the end.  The second time I was
> > being very careful, but...  the new cord was apparently stronger than the
> > plastic of the utility inlet.  It cracked all to pieces and I need a
> > replacement.  I actually don't need the box on the back that covers the
> > connections.  I see Bus Depot has new ones for $50, but am interested in
> > any offers.  Will consider any functional condition.  My old one had long
> > lost its cover and my city water inlet also has no cover, so was thinking
> > about fabricating matching covers for all 3 anyway.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Edward
> >
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