dkelley
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Post by dkelley on Dec 30, 2022 6:51:00 GMT -8
My Trotwood has an electical connector marked "Heavy Duty" and Tiidee Products. As I research here and elsewhere, I think this is a 30 amp connection point. I see references to Furrion cables. Am I on the right track? I have a healthy fear of electricity.  IMG_8800 by David Kelley, on Flickr  IMG_8799 by David Kelley, on Flickr Inside the trailer I found a panel with two old school glass fuses.  IMG_8801 by David Kelley, on Flickr Question: What transforms this AC to DC power? |
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Post by Teachndad on Dec 30, 2022 8:10:05 GMT -8
Hi David,
That receptacle was pretty common back in the day. Trying to find a chord that fits that will be very difficult. Buying a modern receptacle is easiest to replace it. The glass fuses were also standard and actually work quite well for a simple fusebox. A lot of vintage trailers didn't have a battery which provides DC. The lighting inside the trailer was provided by the propane "powered" lamp that burned a mantle if you were "boondocking" or "dry camping". It also offered a bit of heat.
To convert the AC what people often call shore power to DC, you would need a converter installed somewhere in the trailer. For example, I have a 1985 Starcraft pop up that uses a converter. I plug in the shore power cord to the side of the trailer and then I can run the lights with the converter off.
When I want to dry camp and use the lights, I switch on the converter, then the electricity for the lights is provided by the battery- no power supplied by shore power. Then, those same lights can be run off the battery.
Vix is the electronics expert. If you search under "converters" in this subforum, you can find additional information. As to your question regarding if this is a 30 amp receptacle, someone else will answer that.
Cheers,
Rod
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Post by dkelley on Dec 30, 2022 11:04:57 GMT -8
Thanks for your response, Rod. I see now that the power coming in is AC and there's no need for a DC converter. Only need a converter if I'm trying to use AC fixtures off a DC battery.
Good point about trying to find a plug to fit the old receptacle but I'd want to find a new receptacle that looks old.
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Post by vikx on Dec 30, 2022 13:30:42 GMT -8
That old receptacle is actually 35 amps. Unfortunately, the plug-in end is no longer available anywhere. Used ones are beat up, worn out and dangerous unless you can find a NOS somewhere. I doubt it.
Go with a new Marinco or Furrion inlet with a plug/cord to match. A lot safer. You can check Vintage Trailer Supply for some older looking inlets. Some are only 15 amps tho.
Replacing the fuses with a newer breaker box is a good idea.
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Post by dkelley on Dec 30, 2022 13:42:20 GMT -8
Thanks, Vikx. Safety is way more important to me than aesthetics. I'll look for the inlets you recommend.
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Post by ruderunner on Dec 31, 2022 6:13:33 GMT -8
No need to fear electricity but you do need to respect it.
Just like power tools and sharp knives, the ones who are afraid are more likely to hurt themselves by not taking a firm grip (literally in these examples) on the situation.
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