I wouldn't use it without the ground prong. I've done the same thing you did (I spent the money and got a replacement). However, the actual socket is probably available from McMaster Carr or similar places. It's held on with rivets. Should be easy enough to replace just that socket. On Nov 11, 2009, at 11:48 AM, Jim Felder wrote: > Cleaning up after a recent camping trip, I loosened the e-brake to > roll my westy off the hose. I did not notice that the front wheel > picked up an extension cord plugged into the electrical outlet, and > the stress broke of the ground prong in the outlet. > > Is it OK to use this the way it is? Can the prong be drilled and > replaced with something similar? I hope so, replacements are $50 at > gowesty. > > Jim |
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