Installing A SmartPlug RV Power Inlet On A 2020 Airstream Caravel 19CB Travel Trailer

Question:

SmartPlug RV and Marine Power Inlet and Connector - 30 Amp - Stainless Steel I have a 2020 Airstream Caravel 19cb and would like to change to this plug system. Will it fit?

asked by: Paul B

Expert Reply:

Hi Paul,

You can definitely swap out your current power inlet to the SmartPlug RV and Marine Power Inlet # SM67FR, but you might need to make some adjustments to the cutout hole. Most of the SmartPlug inlets I've installed have all been fairly close to fitting to where I may have only needed a file to help with centering the inlet in the circle cutout by filing little notches for the square corners of the new inlet. A lot of the time they just pop in though.

I've attached a video below where I had to make a cover plate because the previous inlet was much larger that the plate for the inlet. I just cut a rectangle out of a piece of plastic we had in the shop, rounded the edges to match the cover plate of the inlet, and then cut a large enough hole for the inlet housing to pass through. You'll want to pick up some butyl tape # AL28FJ and non-sag sealant # 344270341437-1 (white) or gray # AL33KV to create a waterproof seal.

I'll walk you through the installation process in the video attached below.