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Subject:Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
From:Stephen Steele
Date:Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:52:39 -0500

SW wrote:
> The simple fix for ripping things apart is this:
> Use a 1 Foot long Extension cord for the connection to the Van.

This is the exact set up that we use on fire department emergency vehicles
that are often left plugged in for charging onboard 120V electrical
equipment.  The 90� connection at the vehicle receptacle has more friction
than the 180� extension which pulls apart first.  One of our older tower
trucks has a make up air line for its braking system. The short, cheap
plastic extension line used for it gets replaced about once a year.

For those of us not needing to make a hasty exit from our camping spots, I
go with the "reminder" method of hanging something on the steering wheel or
mirror which also works well for remembering the pop top, too.
-- 
Stephen
Chillicothe OH

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