How to Replace Melted 30amp RV Plugs & Save Money (RV Living) 4K

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024

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  • @rmgarofalo
    @rmgarofalo 2 года назад +8

    You are a master of presenting information in an easy and comprehensive way... you should be called the RV Professor :). Thanks for your contribution to the RVers community.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +2

      Wow. Larry is getting a lot of great nicknames.
      He works very hard to make sure he is thorough without making a long video.
      Thank you so much for your comment 🤗

    • @jreichelt79
      @jreichelt79 2 года назад +1

      The RV Professor, that’s totally right. I too enjoy these dyi videos! Watch out Alice, new channel name, “Downsizing Makes Cents, with the RV Professor” :) or Add a segment “Real Talk, Wednesday’s with the RV Professor :)

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      @@jreichelt79 😁 love them both

  • @RVUNDERWAY
    @RVUNDERWAY 2 года назад +3

    Excellent, detailed, video, Larry. Love watching other people work. Hope you and Alice are doing OK, and we pray you are healing. We continue to pray for your full recovery. Miss you guys. Be safe. Peace.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thanks guys. Larry is doing much better. You can tell in this video.
      He loves making videos like this - and helping other RVers 🤗

  • @davelauraphillips8814
    @davelauraphillips8814 2 года назад +1

    WOO HOO - Larry is back making DIY videos!!!
    I like having ferrules - prevents a stray wire strand from causing shorts!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      🤗 Larry is so himself when making DIY
      Yes- The ferrules makes it look easier to keep the wires together

  • @thelonestarranger
    @thelonestarranger 2 года назад +1

    Larry, Good to see you're well and back to your old self of teaching other RVer's how to take care of their rigs! I just celebrated 6 months of "not retired" and if I'd known how much fun not retiring is, I'd have skipped the working part! Keep up the great videos and thanks for all your help. Hope you and Alice are staying cool in this heat. It only got to 107 degrees here today in north Texas with the forecast of 108 degrees for tomorrow. Thank God for A/C! Y'all take care! Glad you are back!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thank you. Larry loves being almost back there his old self.
      Congratulations on being “not retired.”
      We are keeping cool up here in Canada. Wish I could send some cool temps your way. 🤗

  • @dotstickler79
    @dotstickler79 Год назад

    Thanks Larry, my plugs took a beating at the last camp out and as a single gal I’m nervous about replacing the plugs.
    Watching your video made it clear and I’m going for it!

  • @AngeeAlligood
    @AngeeAlligood 10 месяцев назад

    Wow thanks so much for the details I am 63 female and feel confident I can do this 😊

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  10 месяцев назад

      Glad to read this. Larry tries to make videos easy to follow

  • @mikebeatty5263
    @mikebeatty5263 10 месяцев назад

    I have looked at several videos about this, you area master at presenting this information, very clear, and easy to follow.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for the compliment. It’s comments like these that encourage us to keep making videos and sharing our experiences. Larry

  • @bernie9919
    @bernie9919 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this very informative video, thanks to you I was able to do it myself and save money! Your video may already be 2 years old but it is very useful for newbies like me! Thanks again and have a great camping season!

  • @paigecyr8468
    @paigecyr8468 10 месяцев назад

    Great explanation!! Living in 35foot camper trailer here in Maine and just had male end go so I now know exactly what to do THANKS for the great explanation!

  • @GimpyCamper
    @GimpyCamper 2 года назад

    Well done DIY video. It’s great they include the length of stripping needed in the instructions

  • @whitpay1234
    @whitpay1234 Год назад

    Thank you sooo much for this video. Ours just melted and I was freaking out soo badly. ❤

  • @EagleOne49
    @EagleOne49 2 года назад

    Very informative DIY project. I've got my new Camco plugs on order. Thanks and glad to see you back!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Let us know how it works for you.
      Email if you have any questions- or message on IG or FB.
      And thanks. Larry is glad to be back making DIYs 🤗

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath3132 2 года назад

    Hi Alice & Larry🤗 Mike said to tell ya Larry that you are the best at these kind of videos, thank you for all that you put into them!!!🤗

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +1

      Tell him that’s awesome for him to say so. Larry loves making these videos.

  • @DianneCarrington
    @DianneCarrington 2 года назад

    So well explained, as usual. You have given me the confidence to attempt this myself. Much appreciated

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      That’s such a great compliment. Larry has me watch his video and ask if I feel I can do it myself self after watching. That’s the test 🤗

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 2 года назад

    Thank you Larry for this video on putting new plugs in your power cord. You do a great job of these videos Larry! We are so glad you are around. I know Alice is too! You are quite the handyman. Thank you again Larry! I hope you and Alice had a great Fourth of July!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 And I hope you have a great weekend and see you soon! Stay safe!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      This is definitely Larrys type of video. He’s always looking for ways to help others.
      Our fourth was pretty chill- we were in Canada 🇨🇦 but at a beautiful location so no complaints.
      Hope you had a fun fourth and have a great weekend 🤗

  • @JohnnMarlene
    @JohnnMarlene 2 месяца назад

    Thank you kind sir! You just made it easy!😊

  • @fairchildf-2483
    @fairchildf-2483 2 года назад

    Glad to see you’re doing well.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Thanks. Larry is doing much better.
      Leaving the Florida heat has helped so much. 🤗

  • @marcochalton3686
    @marcochalton3686 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks greatly demonstrated

  • @VideoByPatrick
    @VideoByPatrick 7 месяцев назад

    Helpful, thanks.

  • @lakelivingb8409
    @lakelivingb8409 2 года назад

    You are so helpful!!!! Thank you..love learning all about RV....Alabama Fishin B

  • @markmackall5819
    @markmackall5819 2 года назад

    GOOD WORK LARRY THANKS FOR THE VIDEO ♥️

  • @davidholliman4117
    @davidholliman4117 2 года назад

    Campco connectors are the best. Did my 50 amp end last year. Definitely harder with bigger wire.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Some of the cords and dog bones have terrible plugs and sockets that heat up because of poor contact of the terminals. These camco plugs are good quality, plus yo can be open them up to inspect and clean the contacts. Larry

  • @cpwatching5647
    @cpwatching5647 Год назад

    Well done - Great tips and instruction. Take care.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад +1

      Thanks. If we can save one person from some stress and save money, then we feel it’s a good video 🤗

  • @JoseOrtiz-zb7gq
    @JoseOrtiz-zb7gq Год назад

    Awesome information. Ty very much.

  • @Tony-um2el
    @Tony-um2el 2 года назад +1

    Looks like the campgrounds need to step up and replace their receptacles on the pedestals, too many overloads or bad connections.
    Thanks for the video

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +1

      You are so right.
      It’s gotten to the point where we check power before we unhitch the fifth wheel

  • @pigybak
    @pigybak 2 года назад

    Deja vu!!! I just did this last week. Sweated off 10 lbs doing it in my garage in this FL heat. Then I realized that I could have done it inside the house 🤦‍♂️
    Excellent video!!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Great minds think alike 😉
      Larry did a lot of “projects” in his office back when we had a house. Definitely helps to keep cool.
      Thanks as always 🤗

  • @sandradunn7547
    @sandradunn7547 2 года назад

    Neat idea using the ferrules.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      It does make it easier 🤗

    • @boondockinnrockin5184
      @boondockinnrockin5184 2 года назад

      Did the ferrules come with the plug?

    • @sandradunn7547
      @sandradunn7547 2 года назад +1

      @@boondockinnrockin5184 It looks like the ones he used were from the plumbing section of the hardware store which are usually used with tubing. I was thinking of using copper tubing cut to size since I have some that small. I've not looked for them in the electrical section, they could be. As for coming with the plug I've not seen them with a plug, there might be some out there, the plugs I've replaced never came with the ferrules.

  • @dontscratchmycarbro7805
    @dontscratchmycarbro7805 Год назад +1

    lol ready to get melted again!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      We hope not. We test the plug every tune now at each campground where we have a power hookup

  • @leroy6107
    @leroy6107 Год назад

    Thanks I was about to go to the shop $ saved very good video thanks 👍

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Glad to hear it. We love to hear we save fellow RVers money and/or stress

  • @rickgriffith1
    @rickgriffith1 2 года назад

    Great “how to” video! Thank you.👍🏼😎

  • @rickburkhalter5448
    @rickburkhalter5448 2 года назад +1

    Love your videos Larry. Organized and focused. I want to purchase a ferrules kit and the choices on Amazon are overwhelming. Would you please add a link to the kit you recommend for repairs to stranded wire of sizes appropriate to RV's? Thank you. Rick

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Sorry - we forgot to add that. We will put a link in the description now. We meant to. Thanks for the reminder.

    • @rickburkhalter5448
      @rickburkhalter5448 2 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Ordered from your channel. Thank you two!!

  • @lukewarren7857
    @lukewarren7857 3 месяца назад

    Thanks, my 30 amp had to be fully built from no clear instructions on placement of tabs screw head up? Down
    What side is white on?

  • @jimmymcclosky3786
    @jimmymcclosky3786 2 года назад

    Thank You

  • @kevinangelini7857
    @kevinangelini7857 Месяц назад

    I have run into this a few times at Rv parks I wonder if anyone has plugged in a adapter of the park panel then plug the 30/50 amp cord into the adapter so if there is a bad connection it won’t burn up the power cord end .

  • @SmallSpaceLiving
    @SmallSpaceLiving 2 года назад

    Very nice step by step. So easy even I could do it which says a lot. lol Hope y'all are having a good time in the way north. lol It's still like the devil's tant down here in TN. hahaha

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      Larry has me watch and say whether I think I could do it - that’s the test.
      You are more skilled than you let on 🤗
      Having fun and keeping cool 🇨🇦

  • @davethesen3951
    @davethesen3951 2 года назад

    Ya Question why the blue wrist band
    Love you how to videos keep them coming 👍

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +1

      Thanks.
      The wristband is leftover from our time at the FliteFest in Ohio

  • @mikebeatty5263
    @mikebeatty5263 10 месяцев назад

    I have a Progressive industries 30Amp surge protector, it just showed signs of overheating on one blade, I am assuming I would be ok changed the plug on it also?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  10 месяцев назад

      Yes, I agree if you got some melting on that plug, I would replace it . Larry

  • @davidwilson6377
    @davidwilson6377 Год назад

    Are the Pharaohs something you have to buy separately or do they come with the plug

  • @rustyBdTZ
    @rustyBdTZ 5 месяцев назад

    with the handle molded into the plug, it doesn't fit the RV Power Cord Cable Hatch Cover

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  4 месяца назад

      Yes it makes the lid open a bit but that’s ok, rain still cant get in. Larry

  • @katioconnor5295
    @katioconnor5295 Год назад

    Bought new male plug as both the shore power and my 30 amp plug melted ... (left side prong only)
    Question is... should the wires be tested for continuity prior to replacing cord plug? Or is replacing the plug a first step

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      No you should be able to just cut off the old one and connect the new one. But it is a good idea to test the new cord with a tester after to make sure nothing was connected incorrectly. Larry

  • @cherilyn-imdriven
    @cherilyn-imdriven 8 месяцев назад

    What causes the plug to melt in the first place?

  • @beckydale
    @beckydale Год назад

    I cannot pop the prongs out to unscrew the posts. Should I force them out?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  Год назад

      Yes push them out. Larry

    • @beckydale
      @beckydale Год назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents I am obviously tried that and it won’t come out. Any suggestions?

    • @beckydale
      @beckydale Год назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents I banged and wiggled and finally got them loose

  • @Lauren-vd4qe
    @Lauren-vd4qe 2 года назад

    Techno Fix It Larry! I wd end up getting curly hair if i tried this..I wonder why the emoji chart wont operate on some sites...hmmm

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      😆I wouldn’t attempt this myself.
      But Larry definitely knows his stuff

    • @davelauraphillips8814
      @davelauraphillips8814 2 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Alice, you could do it - no problems!!

  • @stephenbrasure4331
    @stephenbrasure4331 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for a very helpful video. I didn't know about the ferrules and I think they are a great idea.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  5 месяцев назад

      I tried to use Ferrells in any project with clamping on stranded wire. It just makes it nice and neat and I think it better connection, I just recently got a proper feral crimper. Larry

  • @knutblaise9437
    @knutblaise9437 2 года назад

    Please consider adding a channel without shorts and "to be released/scheduled" content. There seems to be no way of hiding this content which I don't consume and it is clogging up my YT subscription feed. I've really enjoyed your long-form video content. Maybe YT will allow users to filter out unwated content some day or maybe you can make an alt channel. Id really like to resubscribe in the future. Safe travels.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад +1

      Sorry to hear this.
      Unfortunately, since Larry was diagnosed with his rare Neuro disease, we cannot commit to full videos once a week.
      In order to stay in touch with subscribers, we put out shorts.
      Also, RUclips tends to “forget” all about your channel unless you put out something.
      Sorry our channel no longer fills your need.
      But Larry’s health must be considered above all else

    • @knutblaise9437
      @knutblaise9437 2 года назад

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Hope all works out well and quickly with the neuro issue. Nothing is more important than health.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents  2 года назад

      @@knutblaise9437 Unfortunately, his treatments are once every 30 days and we don’t know if he has to do this for life.
      Thank you for the well wishes 🤗