Caravan plugs protection

Submitted: Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 21:29

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Member - Vern

Hi all

I would like to know how other van and camper trailer users protect their plugs(trailer plug / anderson plug and camera plug) when not using the van or trailer. I have tried covering them with a plastic bag sealed with some tape however when I went to move the van last time the bag had water in it and plugs where all wet. Does any one have any tricks they can share with me or others as to project them from the elements.

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Reply By: donk - Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 21:55

Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 21:55

We have been full time on the road for the last 10 years & I only have the trailer plug but i sit it up around the hitch handle area & stick a plastic bucket (about $5) over the hitch & connector (align the pourer on the bucket with the handbrake pawl) with the bucket handle hanging down & use the safety chain shackles around the bucket handle to stop it blowing off

I also put a 2nd bucket over the jockey wheel handle to stop rain water getting down in the thrust bearing area

Regards Don

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Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 22:05

Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 22:05

Hi Vern

Don't know about the trailer or camera plugs but I bought a anderson plug cover which seals the anderson plug and has a spring loaded cap at one end that closes when the plug is not in use. Keeps all the rubbish out.

Bought mine from Derek at ABR Sidewinder, an advertiser on this site.
About $19 or so from memory.

Cheers Teza

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Follow Up By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 00:51

Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 00:51

I had one of those. Hole in the cap where the spring is still lets rubbish in. And the cap disappeared off mine between uses. Don't think they're worth the money.

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Reply By: Member - david L (VIC) - Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 23:55

Monday, Dec 06, 2010 at 23:55

Hi Vern, E/Bay has covers for anderson plugs,I have just bought 2 of them for less than $4.00 plus postage.
Jaksun1

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Reply By: Gronk - Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 08:49

Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 08:49

When not in use, just hang them somewhere facing down....water can't travel uphill...never had a problem in 20 yrs !!

I always heatshrink and seal the back of the plugs, so the only way for water to get in is the front of the plug !!

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Reply By: PradOz - Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 13:31

Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 13:31

have seen some people mount the opposite fitting (Female part) somewhere on their A Frame and simply plug the Male plug fitting into it when its not in use. Not sure if that is type of thing you are after....

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Reply By: Baz&Pud (Tassie) - Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 15:53

Tuesday, Dec 07, 2010 at 15:53

Vern
We place ours right up in the eye of the A frame under the V plate on top of the A frame.
Does get caught in there sometimes and is a bugger to get out, but at least all is dry.
Cheers
Baz