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Date:         Sun, 19 Dec 2004 09:39:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Subject:      Re: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet
In-Reply-To:  <6.0.3.0.0.20041211135032.033aeec0@buncombe.main.nc.us>
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I made a prototype/temporary repair using this idea. you can see it at:

www.snurl.com/vanagon

Edward

At 01:56 PM 12/11/2004, you wrote: >that gives me an idea. replace the attached male plug with a short length >of cord with male end on it. (Attach the short cord to some sturdy part of >the assembly.) Leave the box behind the existing utility inlet but cut out >the front where the attached male connector was. This leaves a space to >stuff the short cord with male end when not in use. Close the cover to >keep it tidy! Then if you pull a bonehead like me and drive off with it >plugged in, It just unplugs and doesn't break anything. > >Unfortunately I think I don't have enough left of my inlet to do this on >mine...unless I want it to be 50% JB weld. > >Edward > >At 10:24 PM 12/10/2004, you wrote: >>The simple fix for ripping things apart is this: >>Use a 1 Foot long Extension cord for the connection to the Van. >>If you drive off it will simply unplug itself frpm the long cord. >>On the water connection use a light weight PVC 90 degree coupler made up >>from hardware store parts (IE Water Hose Repair kit) and screw this part to >>the van and the hose onto it. >>If you drive off the light duty PVC just breaks off. >>You might try J-B Weld to patch up the broken unit. >> >>Stan Wilder >>Engine Ceramics >>214-352-4931 >>www.engineceramics.com >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Edward Maglott" <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US> >>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >>Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 8:54 PM >>Subject: WTB: 110 VAC Electric hookup inlet >> >> >> > The first time I got in trouble trying to move the van with the electric >> > cord plugged in, it pulled the cord off of the end. The second time I was >> > being very careful, but... the new cord was apparently stronger than the >> > plastic of the utility inlet. It cracked all to pieces and I need a >> > replacement. I actually don't need the box on the back that covers the >> > connections. I see Bus Depot has new ones for $50, but am interested in >> > any offers. Will consider any functional condition. My old one had long >> > lost its cover and my city water inlet also has no cover, so was thinking >> > about fabricating matching covers for all 3 anyway. >> > >> > Thanks, >> > Edward


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