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

[@tysonbradham3837]

New camper owner I really appreciate this. Saved me a ton of money and stress

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@tysonbradham3837 Tyson, glad you found us. Larry has lots of great tips that should help. Alice

[@rmgarofalo]

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]

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]

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]

@@jreichelt79 😁 love them both

[@bernie9919]

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!

[@dotstickler79]

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!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

That’s awesome. Let us know how it goes

[@RVUNDERWAY]

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]

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

[@thelonestarranger]

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]

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. 🤗

[@EagleOne49]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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 🤗

[@GimpyCamper]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes. The instructions were very helpful. And thank you

[@mikebeatty5263]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@AngeeAlligood]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@Distriived]

Wow camco makes it easier telling you how long to make the stripped wires. It was a pita on the plug I bought. Had to cut the handle off though to fit back inside the hole. The same would have been for the Camco plug.

[@paigecyr8468]

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!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad we could help. We love Maine 🤗

[@lisamcgrath3132]

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]

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

[@sherriweber7105]

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]

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 🤗

[@DianneCarrington]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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 🤗

[@whitpay1234]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad we could help

[@stephenbrasure4331]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@fastjoecorrigan7426]

Outstanding video!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@fastjoecorrigan7426 Thanks. Glad we could help

[@davelauraphillips8814]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@lakelivingb8409]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad to hear we could help 🤗

[@pigybak]

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]

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 🤗

[@leroy6107]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@davidholliman4117]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@fairchildf-2483]

Glad to see you’re doing well.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@markmackall5819]

GOOD WORK LARRY THANKS FOR THE VIDEO ♥️

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Hope it helps other RVers save some money

[@cpwatching5647]

Well done - Great tips and instruction. Take care.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@JohnnMarlene]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad it helped!

[@davethesen3951]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@sandradunn7547]

Neat idea using the ferrules.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

It does make it easier 🤗

[@boondockinnrockin5184]

Did the ferrules come with the plug?

[@sandradunn7547]

@@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.

[@rickburkhalter5448]

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]

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

[@rickburkhalter5448]

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

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome information. Ty very much.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickgriffith1]

Great “how to” video! Thank you.👍🏼😎

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

He’s always looking for ways to save money 🤗

[@VideoByPatrick]

Helpful, thanks.

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

👍

[@marcochalton3686]

Thanks greatly demonstrated

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Marco, glad we could help

[@lukewarren7857]

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?

[@kevinangelini7857]

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 .

[@dontscratchmycarbro7805]

lol ready to get melted again!

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@SmallSpaceLiving]

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]

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 🇨🇦

[@Tony-um2el]

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]

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

[@mikebeatty5263]

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]

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

[@davidwilson6377]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

What is pharaohs? Larry

[@katioconnor5295]

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]

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

[@beckydale]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Yes push them out. Larry

[@beckydale]

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

[@beckydale]

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

[@cherilyn-imdriven]

What causes the plug to melt in the first place?

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Cherilyn, A worn out or broken socket, Alice

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

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]

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

[@davelauraphillips8814]

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

[@rustyBdTZ]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

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

[@jimmymcclosky3786]

Thank You

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Glad we could help

[@knutblaise9437]

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]

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, KZbin 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]

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

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

@@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 🤗