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05-28-2013, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Bergman umbilical
Original from 1999.
Cleaned up a bit...
Now my BRAKES work better!
However, when I connect it to my TV (2012 Chebby 2500 HD) there is almost NO pressure resistance. When I connect other plugs there is higher resistance to SEAT.
I vote "replace". What is your advice?
BTW I bent the connector terminals closer together. Not they spring open again with a couple cycles. Sounds like they may have heated and loss tension?
Thanks in advance.
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05-28-2013, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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Should I replace the end or whole cable assembly?
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Channing
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05-28-2013, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Try replacing the end first.
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05-28-2013, 10:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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I would vote for a new cable as sometimes replacing the plug itself becomes an exercise in frustration to get the wires all connected inside the plug shell. It certainly can be done, but depending on your electrical experience, and frustration tolerance it might be easier to use the molded on end with replacement cord. The molded ones, stored face down, also don't get water in them as easily. The clamp on plugs generally leak where the wire goes into the plug and are difficult to make water tight.
Whatever you do, be sure that the contacts in your new plug or cord are brass. In the past few years it is common to find cheap silver color plated contacts (not silver, only silver color) in the plugs you purchase. You may need to look a bit, but brass only for the contacts. That also goes if you are replacing the TV end outlet.
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05-28-2013, 10:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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Thanks. Need to investigate replacement process for whole cord.
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05-28-2013, 01:09 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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A zip-tie.....
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05-28-2013, 02:49 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
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Baltimore
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I would replace the end. Fishing a new complete umbilical can be an exercise in frustration.
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05-28-2013, 06:22 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Someone recently posted an external junction box that allows a shorter molded cord to be attached to the old cord all nice and sealed looking. Advantage is accessible junction and connections plus molded plug end. I'm still learning is iPad and not too good at searching and copying stuff.
Gary
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05-28-2013, 07:34 PM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Junction boxes are available in various sizes. Look for a trailer ( as in tractor/trailer) supply house. They will carry the 7 or 9 wire cables the boxes and all the other stuff you might need. Not a bad job at all. I put mine in an out of the way spot on the inside rail of the A-frame.
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" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
Winston Churchill 1948
TAC - NJ 18
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06-05-2013, 05:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,314
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I installed a junction box behind the a-frame next to the spare tire. It is nice to get the wire terminations out from between the front walls and to a point where the umbillical cord can be changed in the future if needed or if some electrical troubleshooting needs to be done. The boxes are fairly cheap.
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1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
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06-05-2013, 06:02 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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crispyboy,
I think this approach has a lot of merit. I really didn't find a real strong repair plug canidate, looked at MANY brands all were a bit disappointing as far as sealing and construction.
Gary
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16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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06-05-2013, 06:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,314
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Interestingly enough when I terminated the wires for the junction box last fall I noticed that the wire insulation would crack very easy. I was surprised because where the wire cracked was where the original Bargman umbilical cord (1994) was protected between the walls. Externally the cord looks good. As preventative maintenance a new cord is on my "to do" list.
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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