Dave Solberg

Shoreline Cord and Outlet Inspection

Dave Solberg

Already a member?

Sign in to view the full video
Sign in or Become A Member to view full video!
Duration:   3  mins

Description

Many RVers tend to take their shoreline cord for granted. The shoreline cord or shore power cable is a cable that connects your RV or boat to an external power source. You might not know that it can require a bit of routine maintenance to keep it in optimal condition. In this quick video lesson, RV maintenance and repair expert Dave Solberg teaches you how to take care of your shoreline cord and the outlets that you insert it into.

Firstly, you want to take a look at the plug. Scrub away any tarnish with steel wool and then give it a quick spritz and wipe with electrical parts contact cleaner. Next, make sure to turn off the breakers on your external power source to avoid any arcing that can cause resistance and melt your plug. This is true regardless of the amperage.

Next, Dave shows you how to inspect your outlet, which in this case is a TT-30 (travel trailer 30) outlet. Follow along as he walks you through the best way to deal with outlets at campgrounds that have been heavily used.

Explore Videos by Dave Solberg

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Get exclusive premium content! Sign up for a membership now!
This site uses cookies and other technologies to track your use of the site that will allow us and our service providers and partners to enhance your experience and deliver relevant content to you. By agreeing to or closing this notice, you understand and agree to such use and data collection. For more information about our privacy practices and your choices, please visit our privacy policy and cookie notice.

Sign in to RV Repair Club

Enter your sign in info below