http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Melted electric connector Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 21:31:53 +0000 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:47:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8456 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79588#79588 Author: Netter
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Posted: 27 Jul 2016 at 9:47am

Thank you!!]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:47:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79588#79588 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79550#79550 Author: Podster
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Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 6:32pm

...resistance creating heat. You'll have to change the POD receptacle out and maybe even the feed line. I'm not pretty sure the plugs on the feed-line have to be the molded (sealed) type to qualify to outdoor use. Good luck Sir! ]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:32:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79550#79550 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79528#79528 Author: furpod
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Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 12:29pm

Mark Told me of your issue... My guess is you didn't get firm tight contact on the connection. It has happened on a few pods over the years.

Since you need a new end on the power cable, and possibly on the pod too, may I suggest switching out to this system, very secure, solid contact every time. This may, or may not, be the best price/source, was just the first hit. You can install this yourself.

New Connector...
]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:29:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79528#79528 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79520#79520 Author: Netter
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Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 11:03am

While camping this past weekend, the pod (2014 178) was in full sun most of the day (in this horrendous heat wave) which means the air was on 95% of the time, along with the fridge and a fan, lights, television, etc. When I broke camp, I had to ask for help to get the electric cord to pull apart from the camper connection. One of the prongs had melted the plastic in the connector and the prong looks really burnt.

Has there been a recall on this? Wanted to check that before I start replacing things on my own dime.   Also, has anyone else had this happen? What do I need to expect in repair?

Thanks!]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:03:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8456&PID=79520#79520