Better Aliner (Pop-up)Shore Power Connection - 30amp marine plug
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- The complete install of the Marinco 30 amp RV receptacle kit. It is a great way to weather and pest proof the "Mouse hole" that most of our trailers have. Links to all the stuff below !!
The Marinco 30 amp Marine receptacle kit - $90
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The SurgeGuard Surge and Power protector- $217
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The Progressive Industries Surge Protector - $226
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The Marine 30amp to Household 20 amp adapter -$25
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The 12 volt battery meter - $10
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Made this switch after cleaning the rat's nest. A great solution. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, I think you’ll find it’s a much better solution.
Hi Rick. I am so thankful for your videos. They have helped me tremendously. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, it always nice to know ! Have a great spring and summer !
Great video, I like how you show every step. As well talking about the surge protector. I'm converting a 8.5 x 28 enclosed trailer into a camper
I have seen some might good transformations of cargo trailers into fantastic campers. Have fun and let us know when you think your finished (which you may never be).
This was very informative! I don't know how I missed watching this. I have watched all your videos!
Sometimes they just sneak by!! LOL. Thanks for the comment !
Being new to RV'ing I was a bit confused by the different plugs. After some study and watching your video, I now think I get it. Thank you very much for your detailed explanations.
Ya.. there are lots of different plugs. This plug is actually usually used in the marine industry. The RV industry used a different plug, and of course your Electric Clothes dryer uses a different one still. But they are all 30 amp/120volt plugs. You just need to get adaptors to get them to work. And don't get started trying to figure out 50amp plugs !!
Great video, after watching it I did the conversion to the marine plug setup using the same kit on my A-liner Evolution and it worked great! Easy install and the result is so much better than the original.
Thanks !! This is my more favorite type of Comment !!
Got the Marinco 30 amp kit for Christmas and just installed it with a little help from watching your video. With 5 nights below freezing here in the panhandle of Florida, my OEM cord was impossible to stuff back into its mouse hole. Don’t have to struggle with that anymore!
Excellent. I see they are added that as a standard set up on the new rigs !! Its about time ! Thanks for the comment !
Yes Rick.... the yellow plug did look a little sad about being replaced :-(.... understandable :-( I just bought an Avan Cruiseliner 2010 because of you !!!! I am in Australia so there are some differences but thank you for all the time you have taken to share your mods and experience. Glen.
Thank you for the comment !! My compensation through TH-cam has recently gone up to roughly 4 cents per hour for the amount of time I spending working on all these videos, so I guess I should feel validated !! :-P (But really I do it because its fun ! ) :-)
Good video. Thanks. I'm going to do mine this week. Happy traveling!
Thanks, you too!
This is a really good video. An Informative and educational presentation. Thanks for the links to Amazon for the parts.
Thanks, Glad it can be of use to you. And thanks so much for your comments !
We wanted to replace our electric hook up for the same reason you mentioned. I also did not like how open that area was when connected to electric. This video explication of the install was so well done. This kit was just what we were looking for. Long story short, it is on order from Amazon (thanks for the link, that is so helpful) and very shortly we will have the kind of hook up we really wanted on our camper. Thanks Rick!!
+Shatzy
Thanks !! Always glad to know something is useful !!
So much better. :-)
Thanks for the video and link, this is the answer to a longtime concern, ants and wasps, the boss just ordered , it will arrive tomorrow
Great explanation. Will have to do this to my Aliner. Great mod.
I see the new ones are coming this way !! I think we got through to them !!
Great video, need to change mine like that. Thanks for sharing!
Last time I looked they were out of the round plugs, but the square ones will work if you use them.
Thanks. I don't need to do this to my a-frame as I have a Rockwood that already has a detached cord. I want you to know that I DO like the DETAILED info on your how-to videos. Very helpful! (I missed your dogs, though :-( )
+Janis Lindenberger - Ya, it was a long video, so the dozen tiimes they came over to help I had to cut out !! Next time !
just purchased the conversion kit thru your link . hope it helps a little
Awesome, thank you!
I need to get one of those. Thank you for sharing!
They are great, just make sure you get the adapters so you can plug into your regular home type extension cords
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I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! We are new Aliner owners and really appreciate your instruction! Very clear!! Where do I find your show notes?
+Dede Colwell
Unfortunately, the video takes all the time I have. I don't have any additional notes. but if you have questions, go ahead and ask. I always try to respond.
Hello from Canada. I just bought my first camper and it is an A frame. Thanks for all of the great tips! Looking forward to getting out there.
+Rev K
Thanks for watching ! Please try to get to an Aframe rally. They are great information sources ! I am running a rally in the fingerlakes region of NY in September. If your on this side of the world .
I am only a few hours from that area, and could probably make it, if I am off work. Tell me more. Thanks
The Aliner Owners Club (AOC) Northeastern rally is being held September 14-15-16-17 At the camp Bell campgound in Campbell, NY, Just west of Corning NY. If you are a member of the AOC, you get a slight discount on the camping, and a catered Dinner Friday night. There is also a DYI/Mods seminar Friday or Saturday (depending on other schedules) And a Pot Luck Dinner Saturday Night. If you weren't a member, I'm sure you would still be welcome to the pot luck and DYI seminar.
Hi Rick - Great idea and a very good tutorial. You do need an electric screwdriver:) I hope to get an Aliner soon.
When you do, I do hope you'll love it !! Thanks for the comment !
Great video. thanks for sharing this. i learned a lot.
Thanks for stopping by !
Just being a bit OCD here.... the tab on the gasket behind the flip-up hinge should be behind the hinge. Probably still waterproof, though. Good video!
Thanks !! Always good to have a good inspection of the work !!
glad you're doing the electrical, I hate electric, I don't even like plugging in a cord!
corey babcock if you say so I'm a conduit for electricity, because I have hymochrotosis which makes me store iron in my body or than most people, ouch! Lol
Nice upgrade.. and video..
Thank you ! I try, but don't always succeed ! :-0
I just installed one on my casita yesterday. Took less than 1 hour.
Great Comment! Thanks for the information!
Good job
+Tom Cleary
Thanks ! Appreciate the comment !
Great Video Thanks
Thanks, I Always appreciate comments !
My Chalet comes with a similar power plug and a separate cord that you store inside. I though this solution was so much better than trying to stuff the long cord back inside that itty bitty hole like we had on our 5th wheel.
Its an example of a company that builds something they never use. They have no idea whats the best set up. Thanks for the comment ! Come back anytime !
'Nice job .... Much better than the original cord!
Thank You !! I thought so.
Nice job.. and no blood !!!
No Blood that I allowed to stay in the Final Edit !! LOL Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Okay I have a question my travel trailer cord melted plug into another outlet now instead of replacing the prongs I just connected to wire to the wire to the breaker box what kind of problems with that cost if I didn't connect a new prom and do it the right way what kind of problems would I have with my travel trailer if I
Just possible electrocution and short circuits.... There is a right way and a wrong way. That is the wrong way.
Great video. I plan to do this on my Chalet a-frame. One question - when I click on the link for the kit, it brings up a kit with a female receptacle, not male like you installed. Even when I search for it, I can't find one with a male receptacle.
The yellow female part you see is the part you install on the end of your power cord. The receptacle is a MALE receptacle
Oh, so it comes with both? Thanks for letting me know.
Would it be possible to get the part number for the 12 inch pigtail you have (at 14:50)? I just want to be sure it is compatible with the lock ring. Seems to be a few different ones online, including the one from park-power which seems way over priced. Thanks!
I always put the links in the description, But here it is again.. amzn.to/2e987rF
Try this one... amzn.to/2LihVPl
Rick, this link is for the smaller stand alone (non-pigtail) you showed in the video still in the bag. No big deal if you can't find it. Thanks again for your great video!!! Been camping for over 15 years and we just started having mouse issues. Took them that long to learn about the power cord entrance, but news is quick to travel. Will be doing this modification this week!!!
will this kit cover the square "mouse hole" door hatch?
If yours is square, I beleive there is another kit for square holes. But my experience is most are round, just some have a square cover. You'll have to look from the inside to see the actual hole size and shape.
good information
Thanks, Stop by anytime ! Thanks for the comment
It looks like you forgot to put on the waterproof gasket! Thanks for the tutorial.
Depends on which one you mean... I caulked some areas and used a gasket and caulk in others... But they were done.. check at 7:46... had to put them on over the plug.
i like your DIYer videos. Kind of disappointed no Dakota or Owen, but I could hear them stirring in the background.....
Thank you. I try !
That type of plug has been causing rv and boat fires for years.
I don’t think so, it’s in most every RV nowadays, and it’s even hard to damage it or not take care of it. It’s much better than having a connected cord that you have to drag all over the place and stuff back inside like it was.
Old School = use utility knife for half the job. Just like my Grandpa, I love it.
I decided to do that after realizing my pocket knife was sharp enough...lol