1968 Aristocrat "Low Voltage Only" shore power connector?

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1968 Aristocrat "Low Voltage Only" shore power connector? Jun 29, 2024 19:29:59 GMT -8

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Post by rix on Jun 29, 2024 19:29:59 GMT -8

Hello,

Recently bought a 1968 Aristocrat Lo-liner.
I'm curious about the label on what looks like a shore power connector, which says "This connection is for low voltage only. Do not connect to 120 or 240 volts AC".

Looks like original connector and label? Never seen this on other vintage trailers, very curious what it was for back in the day in anyone knows?
Was thinking maybe a low voltage generator to charge up the onboard battery, but why not an converter.. can't really make sense on how it was originally used.

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Rix

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1968 Aristocrat "Low Voltage Only" shore power connector? Jul 1, 2024 5:09:06 GMT -8

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Post by Teachndad on Jul 1, 2024 5:09:06 GMT -8

Do you have three prong recepticals inside the trailer? That exterior receptical allows you to connect your extension cord from shore power to the trailer to power the electrical devices in the trailer like lights and probably an electrical fridge if installed. It is not used for charging the battery.

What's the fuse box look like in the trailer? Can we see the inside of the fuse box?

The question is whether or not the existing and most likely original wiring can carry modern load like for the use of a microwave. Someone with more electrical experience can answer that one.

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1968 Aristocrat "Low Voltage Only" shore power connector? Jul 1, 2024 12:57:21 GMT -8 nccamper likes this

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Post by vikx on Jul 1, 2024 12:57:21 GMT -8

This looks to me like a normal 120 volt inlet. I am confused by the label as well. I would not connect to 120 power until you trace what is going on. A previous owner could have re-wired the trailer and used that inlet for 12 volt only.

Inspect inside and find out what wires are connected to the other end of the inlet. Where do these wires go? To a 12 volt light fixture? To an outlet inside? Did the trailer come with a plug to fit the inlet? What does it connect to? (For instance, a plug with two clips on the other end would have been made for a battery connection)

Be careful with this. If it has been reworked to 12 volts only, you could cause some real damage by plugging it in...

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