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Old 05-25-2015, 06:24 AM   #1
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Problems with cover for 7-pin cord

I thought a cover for the trailer 7-pin electrical cord would be good to keep dirt out when not connected to the TV. I was wrong again. Boy did that $5.95 purchase cause a problem on my trip. This is the blue, green mold that formed in 11 days before leaving for Memorial Day. I cleaned with toothbrush and hoped for the best. “Check trailer wiring” message came up before I left the driveway, although the trailer lights stayed on. Stopped at Lowes for a wire brush, electrical contact cleaner, and di-electric grease. Took a while but it seems to have solved the problem.

When will I learn to leave well enough alone?
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Nothing fancy for me. I give both ends of the plug a shot of Corrosion X every once in a while. Keeps the contacts clean and shiny.
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