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  • Comparing 30 Amp Twist Lock Power Inlets from Epicord and Valterra Mighty Cord
  • The Epicord 30 Amp Twist Lock Power Inlet - White # 277-000137 and the Mighty Cord Replacement RV Power Inlet - 30 Amp Twist Lock - White # A10-30INVP are nearly identical parts. They are both replacements for factory plugs and have moisture and dust protection built in. They are very similar in quality as well, so I recommend going with the less expensive option as you will get nearly the same product from different manufacturers.
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  • Comparing Mighty Cord RV Power Inlet A10-30INVP and Epicord Power Inlet 277-000137
  • The Mighty Cord Replacement RV Power Inlet # A10-30INVP and the Epicord 30 Amp Twist Lock Power Inlet # 277-000137 are both 30-amp twist-lock inlets. They are essentially identical. An example of a compatible cord is # A10-G30330VP; this has a 30-amp male twist-lock connector on one end and a 30-amp female on the other. The type of cord you need depends on what you're looking to connect to. Another example is the Furrion RV Power Cord # F3OR36SBOEM which is 36-feet long and has a 30 Amp...
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  • Difference Between Mighty Cord Replacement RV Power Inlet # A10-50INBKVP and # A10-50INVP
  • The Mighty Cord Replacement RV Power Inlet - Black # A10-50INBKVP and the RV Power Inlet - White # A10-50INVP referenced in your question are indeed the exact same product except for their color. These male twist-lock plugs will both accept a 50-amp female twist-lock plug and feature a threaded ring that creates a weatherproof connection. They both measure 3-3/4 inches long and 3-5/8 inches wide. As you mentioned, your only choice between the two models will simply be your color preference. I...
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  • Comparing 50-Amp RV Service to 30-Amp RV Service, 4-Prong Plug Vs. 2-Prong
  • The Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter, # A10-3050D90VP is used to adapt your RV's 4-prong 50-amp power inlet for use with a 30-amp 3-prong extension cord/Power Pedestal. A 50-amp plug has four prongs with two of them providing 50-amps of power each. But the 30-amp RV service with 3-prongs only has one prong of power, one power wire from the 50 amp is not used. The big difference to note between 50-Amp RV service and 30-amp RV service is that the 30-amp RV set-up provides a nominal 3,600...
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  • Comparing 50A SmartPlug Plastic and Stainless Steel Options
  • The plastic that comes on the 50A SmartPlug RV Power Inlet and Connector # SM76FR is very durable and you'll be happy with it for years to come. The reason why SmartPlug offers the Stainless Steel alternative, Kit # SM96FR, is because they understand the desire for high-quality electrical parts so they wanted to offer a premium version. As durable as plastic can be, it will never last longer or be a better protector than Stainless Steel. Attached are review videos for both options that...
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  • Is There a Difference Between the Valterra Double RV Waste Valves and Bristol Double RV Waste Valves
  • The Double RV Waste Valves # T68C and the Bristol Double RV Waste Valves # 34466ND17AAR are both going to serve the same purpose. The only real difference between the two is where they are manufactured. The Bristol Double RV Waste Valves # 34466ND17AAR is made in the USA and the Double RV Waste Valves # T68C is not. If being made in the USA means something to you, then you should go with the Bristol Double RV Waste Valves # 34466ND17AAR. Otherwise, you will be perfectly fine using the...
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  • Options For Valterra City Water Inlet and Lockable Hatch for RVs
  • The Valterra City Water Inlet and Lockable hatch # a01-2004vp has a plastic fitting and the other # a01-2000vp has a brass fitting. If you plan on traveling to colder climates, I would recommend getting the brass fitting.
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  • Differences Between the Two Camco RV Power Defender Units
  • The difference between the Camco RV Power Defender 30 amp, part # CAM55312 and the Camco RV Power Defender 50 amp, part # CAM55313 is the amperage that they work on. The 50 amp variant is built for higher power drawing RVs, while the 30 amp is designed for lower power RV's. You'll want to match your particular plugs and required amperage to your RV when choosing which product to buy.
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  • Which Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit for Carefree Awning
  • If your awning is a carefree brand, select the Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit, # LC434724. The Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit, # LC329250 is to upgrade a Solera manual spring tension RV awning to a powered awning while the Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit, # LC434724 does the same but it is designed to replace existing support arms on a Dometic, Carefree, or a Solera awning.
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  • SoftStartUp vs SoftStartRV Power and Operating Comparison
  • Right, the SoftStartRV Soft Start # SSR54FR is a standalone unit you install inline with the AC unit while the SoftStartUp installs inline for the entire RV. The specs are not the same for both, here are the specs SoftStartUp have with their comparison: SoftStartRV # SSR54FR Installs on rooftop One unit for each AC unit No surge protection SoftStartUp Installs into power pedestal Starts up 2 AC units and other appliances Built in surge protection So one installs with the AC units and...
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  • Is the 30amp End of Power Grip RV Power Cord Adapter # CAM55185 an L10-30
  • The 30 amp end of Power Grip RV Power Cord Adapter # CAM55185 is not an L10-30 style. Those have a different blade configuration and are rated for 250 volts. The 30 amp end of the Power Grip cable is a standard TT 30 amp connector.
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  • Replacement Slide Out Motor For a Power Gear 521292 Motor Assembly
  • The correct replacement motor for your Power Gear 521292 is the Replacement Gear Motor Assembly # LC386322. The 382684 motor you asked about has been superseded by the Replacement PowerGear RV Above Floor Slide-Out Motor # LC368417. The more powerful motor is the Replacement Gear Motor Assembly # LC386322 which is a high torque motor while the Replacement PowerGear RV Above Floor Slide-Out Motor # LC368417 is a mid torque motor.
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  • Comparing Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapters A10-3050FHVP & A10-3050FBK
  • The Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter # A10-3050FHVP will have the ring on the end of the 30amp male connector. This will help separate the end of the adapter from the other connector without getting your fingers near the terminals. That is the only difference besides the color to the Mighty Cord RV Power Cord Adapter # A10-3050FBK.
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  • Comparing the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer and Voltage Protector
  • The Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer part # CAM55313 and Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector part # CAM55306 are similar in that they both work to protect the trailer from power surges and have diagnostic lights to help with troubleshooting. However, the Voltage Protector goes a bit beyond this as the voltage detection system is much more sophisticated sensing both high and low voltages in addition to surges. The Circuit Analyzer can only detects power surges, not high and...
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  • Power Wiring Differences between Jensen RV Stereo 910 and JWM60A RV Stereo
  • So the 12 volt ignition power wire is what the radio uses to tell it that the vehicle is on and to turn on the radio or "wake up" this can be wired to say power source that powers the radio if you like. So on the new stereo the names of these circuits are slightly different but basically you'd run the dc switched circuit and the power input dc 10 amp circuits together and to same wires that your old stereo ran to that were together. The third wire that says amp remote would be if you...
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  • Difference Between Inteli-Power RV Converter # PD9140A and PD9140AV
  • The Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter # PD9140A does have an alternate part number of PD9140AV. I think this is maybe the part you are referring to, as I wasn't able to find any cross-reference to a PD9140V model. The PD9140AV and our # PD9140A are the same exact product, just with different part numbers for various organization purposes, so it would be a direct replacement.
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  • Backup Hitch Camera with Night Vision
  • The Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera System # HM50002 does not have the infrared operation necessary for night-vision capability. But we do offer cameras that have this feature, such as the similarly-priced RVS Wireless Hitch Camera # RVS-83112. The RVS system is shown in detail in the two linked videos I included for you. It features a magnetic base on the camera, which gets power from a 9V battery instead of from wiring you need to install. The camera includes a power-saving auto-off...
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  • Comparing Manual and Automatic RV Leveling Systems
  • Electronic RV leveling systems like the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 # LC358590 do make it easier to level your RV since they can operate automatically. Leveling your RV by pushing a button or two can make life at the next campground a lot more pleasant since the manual cranking and the back and forth with your helpers is eliminated. Manual operation is still possible in the event of a power outage. The Ground Control use Hall effect motors with sensors that can keep track of the motors'...
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  • Difference Between Standard and Smart Arm Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit
  • Good question, and the difference between the standard Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC434724 (White) or # LC434723 (Black) and the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC759405 (White) or # LC759517 (Black) is the latter's touchpad (pictured). This touchpad allows you to control the awning along with the included switch, and it also allows you to use additional accessories, the Solera Smart Arm Wind Sensor Kit # LC715123, Solera Smart Arm Infrared Security...
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  • Comparing Camco RV Circuit Analyzer and Voltage Protector for 30 Amp Service
  • In simplest terms, the Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer part # CAM55310 acts as a fuse and the Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector part # CAM55301 acts as an auto-resetting circuit breaker. Therefore, if the fuse blows it will need to be replaced but if the circuit breaker trips it will go back to functioning as normal once the fault is corrected.
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