Cool,
I have tried the others and Marinco have held up much better and much longer when exposed to the elements.
If you are looking to save bucks and use them inside the van, they should work.

I have been using the Marinco stainless steel 30 and 50 amp power connections for years as well.
Really nice upgrade if you are using shore power often.
My vans are setup for work, so 30amps gets used frequently with power tools, compressor and welder.

dylan

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From: Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com>
To: dylan <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sun, October 18, 2009 5:48:58 PM
Subject: Re: Dash Power outlet..?

At 05:25 PM 10/18/2009, dylan wrote...
> http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle� I have replaced all stock units with this one and have added them in all spots inside and outside on my vans where 12v power has been needed. They hold up very well in the elements.

I see they sell for about $15 on Amazon. You can get the same one from Digikey for $3: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=AS212-ND

They also have the locking plugs to match: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=AP121-ND