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04-23-2018, 06:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2024 25' Trade Wind
Bothell
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 300
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50 amp 90 degree adapter
My 50 amp power cable sticks straight out from the side of the Airstream. I am a bit concerned about the stress of that heavy cable on the connector.
Anyone using a 90 degree adapter cable to bring the power cable down the side of the Airstream?
Saw a couple on Amazon but several individuals indicated that once they plug the 90 degree adapter into their trailer, twist to lock, it is anything but pointing down towards the ground.
Thanks.
Chuck
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04-23-2018, 07:22 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 822
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charlesk
My 50 amp power cable sticks straight out from the side of the Airstream. I am a bit concerned about the stress of that heavy cable on the connector.
Anyone using a 90 degree adapter cable to bring the power cable down the side of the Airstream?
Saw a couple on Amazon but several individuals indicated that once they plug the 90 degree adapter into their trailer, twist to lock, it is anything but pointing down towards the ground.
Thanks.
Chuck
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If you are using the cable that comes with the Airstream, consider buying a new one at Etrailer.com. They have several that will coil into a 1' diameter coil and come with a 90 degree end. They are about $165 but much easier to use.
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04-23-2018, 07:40 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 8,117
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billrector
If you are using the cable that comes with the Airstream, consider buying a new one at Etrailer.com. They have several that will coil into a 1' diameter coil and come with a 90 degree end. They are about $165 but much easier to use.
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Yes. After my first trip, I ditched the awful OEM cable and got this.
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04-23-2018, 07:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2017 30' Classic
The Panhandle
, Idaho
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 121
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Marinco 90 Degree Adapter
I too was concerned about the stress the heavy 50 amp cord was putting on the side wall of the trailer and the connector itself. Looking on the inside where the connector penetrates the skin I was not overly impressed with the amount of support provided. Lifting the factory cord to take the weight off the connector you could actually see the exterior skin flex.
So I added some plywood backing on the inside and also purchased the Marinco 90 degree 50 amp adapter off Amazon. I chose the Marinco unit after reading the reviews on "the other model" and seeing the same comments about the adapter not hanging straight down.
I am very pleased with this Marinco product as I have been with previous products of theirs I have purchased for boating. Very good quality and it hangs straight down once twisted on.
To do it over again I'd buy the 25 foot cord from etrailer. It's just a little over twice the cost of the Marinco adapter and their cord coils much easier and into a smaller coil. What to do with the factory cord? Either leave it in place if you have your trailer plugged in at home. Or replace the female end and turn it into a 50 amp extension cord.
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04-24-2018, 09:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2024 25' Trade Wind
Bothell
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 300
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Thanks. Looking at both options.
Chuck
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04-24-2018, 03:24 PM
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Rivet Master 
2004 30' Classic
Johnson City
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 591
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Consider replacing the connector and cable with SmartPlug. We filled the space between the aluminum skins with a marine semi-hardening foam. Four #10-32, 3" long stainless steel screws hold all in place nicely. Have fender washers and locknuts on the inside skin. See no deflection of outside skin during connection or disconnection. SmartPlug is solid!
The image shows the SmartPlug just forward of street side wheel well. Image also shows the NEC 551.46(D) warning label.
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2004 30ft. Classic
2017 Infiniti QX80 Limited
ProPride 3P/Prodigy P3
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04-24-2018, 04:42 PM
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Firedog1
2018 30' Classic
Woodbridge Connecticut &
, Venice Florida
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 243
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Mighty Cord 90-Degree Detachable RV Power Cord w/ Locking Ring and LED - 50 Amps - 25' got it today on e-trailer.com $157. No more fighting with the anaconda.
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2018 Classic 30
2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel 4x4
Sold but not forgotten: 2005 Classic 25 Limited
2015 Classic 30 RB
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04-24-2018, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master 
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 722
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Firedog1
Mighty Cord 90-Degree Detachable RV Power Cord w/ Locking Ring and LED - 50 Amps - 25' got it today on e-trailer.com $157. No more fighting with the anaconda.
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I did the same, the only problem is etrailer said they are out of stock and it won't ship until the end of May...Shucks another month fighting the anaconda...
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04-25-2018, 12:39 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2017 27' International
Fall City
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 405
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Just ordered this myself. I need to stop reading these forums.
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04-25-2018, 04:36 PM
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PSU1981
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 296
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Just ordered one also... Reading Forum = spending $
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04-25-2018, 06:15 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB Classic
Cambridge
, New York
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 470
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OK, so I'm a cheapskate. I just took a 1" x 3" about 3' long, cut a "V" into one end, and brace it against the ground and bottom of the tire at a 45 degree angle for support and take the weight off the plug. Not wrestling the anaconda sounds tempting, though...
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04-28-2018, 04:36 PM
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Rivet Master 
2018 30' Classic
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 745
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adiredneck
OK, so I'm a cheapskate. I just took a 1" x 3" about 3' long, cut a "V" into one end, and brace it against the ground and bottom of the tire at a 45 degree angle for support and take the weight off the plug. Not wrestling the anaconda sounds tempting, though...
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OK............unless the angle of the prop just changes the vector of "weight" forward instead of down.
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04-29-2018, 12:29 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB Classic
Cambridge
, New York
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 470
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It seems to take the weight off the plug receptacle itself, as there is no more sag to the plug or flex in the receptacle or skin around it - which is what precipitated my decision for a cob-job quick fix...
Not perfect, but I think it lessens the stress on the receptacle better than just a 90 degree plug, which still has the weight of the plug and lead hanging from the receptacle unsupported.
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05-06-2018, 05:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
2004 30' Classic
1972 Argosy 22
Meridian
, Idaho
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 152
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Another option is this Camco "extension cord" (misnamed). It has a 90 degree female 50A to connect to the trailer and a 50A male for park power.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Extensi...extension+cord
Current cost is $115. 10 days ago I paid $98 Prime. It works great. The coach end connects with a straight down connector. The handy dandy carrying strap is a nice bonus.
It is much more pliable at colder temps than the Airstream provided "snake".
Charlie
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05-06-2018, 05:49 PM
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Site Team

2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,555
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50 amp 90 degree adapter
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
Yes. After my first trip, I ditched the awful OEM cable and got this.
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Highly recommend this bad boy, per the poster above. Money well spent and it’s much more flexible than the standard grey 50A monster......
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