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Subject:Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
From:Gnarlodious
Date:Sat, 11 Dec 2004 17:19:00 -0700

I use nylon screws to hold in my electrical socket, they just breakaway and
I replace them later.
I seem to forget to unplug about 4 times a year, wonder how that compares to
others?

-- Gnarlie

Entity Stephen Steele spoke thus:

> 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.