Converting power cord to removable

[suzieshome]

Has anyone converted their power cord to be removable? Shoving that cord back in that little spot is a total pain. I would like to plug the cord in on the side of that trailer and then I can store elsewhere, when not in use.

[mike837go]

Originally Posted by suzieshome

Has anyone converted their power cord to be removable? Shoving that cord back in that little spot is a total pain. I would like to plug the cord in on the side of that trailer and then I can store elsewhere, when not in use.

Several folks have done that mod. Use the search function "detachable cord" to pull up a few threads on the subject.

IIRC there were none with regrets.

[TWP723]

Mustang65 has done this. Check his profile. He's a good guy and could probably help out.


http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/me...albums564.html

[suzieshome]

Thanks for the referral

[Subaru297]

Amazon has a few conversion kits available. Looks like a pretty easy install.

https://www.amazon.com/Marinco-30ARV...3WV9AFH6J4W0ME

StormPOD: MOD - Making the 30 amp Cord Detachable

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...ion-35793.html

[johnsoax]

I've got the kit, but haven't done it yet. I was trying to get my dealer to cut a door into the rear of the camper, so I could install a surge suppressor back there at the same time I did the conversion, and use the same space to store the disconnected cord. His price was a bit.... high. And since I am still under warranty, I haven't pulled the trigger on installing the kit yet. Every time it takes me more than one try to shove the cord back in, I keep questioning why I am waiting.

[dave89]

I went to do this right after I got my camper a couple of years back. I went to the dealer and gathered all the components to convert the cord to a twist lock. The parts guy knew me from being there enough and knew my camper was new and told me that if I did that while the camper was under the Jayco warranty, it would totally void the warranty. He even brought the service manager over and we had a good discussion about the warranty and doing mods. Thus said, I put the parts back. The camper is now out of the Jayco warranty and will probably do this in the future. Just a little heads up.

[Mustang65]

Originally Posted by dave89

I went to the dealer and gathered all the components to convert the cord to a twist lock. The parts guy knew me from being there enough and knew my camper was new and told me that if I did that while the camper was under the Jayco warranty, it would totally void the warranty..

If you call Jayco, it does not TOTALLY VOID your warranty. It will void the Jayco portion of the warranty on all electrical equipment in the TT, but if that were to happen for some unforeseen BIG goof-up, you still have the manufacture's product warranty (which is what Jayco uses when something goes bad) that will more than likely replace the item(s) in question. It will affect your warranty for leaks in the general vicinity of the outside wall access panel that you worked on, it will not have an affect on any other portion of your TT.

This what I love about DEALERS!

Don

[Marcm157]

Originally Posted by Mustang65

If you call Jayco, it does not TOTALLY VOID your warranty. It will void the Jayco portion of the warranty on all electrical equipment in the TT, but if that were to happen for some unforeseen BIG goof-up, you still have the manufacture's product warranty (which is what Jayco uses when something goes bad) that will more than likely replace the item(s) in question. It will affect your warranty for leaks in the general vicinity of the outside wall access panel that you worked on, it will not have an affect on any other portion of your TT.

This what I love about DEALERS!

Don

Under the Magnuson Moss warranty act, Jayco would have to prove that something you did caused the failure of a covered part. If you swapped out your cord and a week later the refrigerator control board went bad and nothing else happened to anything else electrical they would have to prove your actions took out the fridge Control Board.

You are certainly giving them a way to try and escape the claim but the burden of proof remains on them.

[SwimFan]

I just bought a 25' Camco 30 amp extension cord and attache that to the stock cord. I just have to pull enough of the stock cord to attach the extension. Works perfect.

[bansai]

Originally Posted by SwimFan

I just bought a 25' Camco 30 amp extension cord and attache that to the stock cord. I just have to pull enough of the stock cord to attach the extension. Works perfect.

I was doing this too, but more than 1 person on the forum here suggested that having a 30amp cord still coiled up in 'storage' can create excessive heat and possibly a fire hazard. I've never seen or heard of this before, but I was using the same approach as you for a while... Maybe it's an issue if you are running the AC, Television, microwave and all of your 120 volt circuits concurrently.. I probably won't sweat it too much.

[StormPOD]

Yes I did it to our White Hawk. Photos and details in our blog at

StormPOD: MOD - Making the 30 amp Cord Detachable

[Levinehikeski]

Did it about a month ago, I could use the same spot to store the twist lock 30A plug, but it, the cord just sits in front of the door. I have a 50' 30A extension cord I should store there.
Last weekend was the first trip with power and water, what a luxury! The other times I relied on my battery.

[dave89]

Originally Posted by Mustang65

If you call Jayco, it does not TOTALLY VOID your warranty. It will void the Jayco portion of the warranty on all electrical equipment in the TT, but if that were to happen for some unforeseen BIG goof-up, you still have the manufacture's product warranty (which is what Jayco uses when something goes bad) that will more than likely replace the item(s) in question. It will affect your warranty for leaks in the general vicinity of the outside wall access panel that you worked on, it will not have an affect on any other portion of your TT.

This what I love about DEALERS!

Don

Mustang65, your right. I should have been a bit more specific about that. With the camper being less that a year old at the time, I didn't want to push the issue. I did ask about any effect to the extended warranty and was told the carrier doesn't care what mods are done. They, at least my carrier, will still warranty the any thing that is covered.

[Mustang65]

Originally Posted by dave89

Mustang65, your right. I should have been a bit more specific about that. With the camper being less that a year old at the time, I didn't want to push the issue. I did ask about any effect to the extended warranty and was told the carrier doesn't care what mods are done. They, at least my carrier, will still warranty the any thing that is covered.

When we first purchased the TT, and I was making many changes/enhancements (SOLAR) I checked with Jayco... yes even on the ShorePower modification. Better to be prepared in how I wanted to handle Jayco/Manufactures in case something may have gone wrong...

Don

[GRUU]

Finished this mod not 30 minutes ago. Piece of cake. Took me a little longer than I thought but I took my time and stopped for refreshments. Love the mod. Go for it.

[Seann45]

Check the MOD section in this forum lots of us have done it and posted photos

[GRUU]

I'm sorry but I did not take photos. I figured enough of you have done this already that you didn't need photos. I guess I did not think about the people who have not done this yet. Sorry. It was really easy.

[Larry2C]

I want to do this conversion on our 19H but I want to cut out an opening for a access door just like the front storage door (maybe more square). That way I have a place to store the cable and regular extension cords we carry. Where can I buy the access doors with hardware? Anyone that's done this have advice on cutting the opening and getting it all sealed properly?

Thanks!