Date:         Mon, 2 Feb 2015 15:46:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Canadian Westfalia Shore Power Cord Warning
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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I agree; the failed plug on that '88 may well be a replacement. It
doesn't look like the one I removed off my '81 Westy. If I recall, the
plug on my '81 was molded to the outer layer of the cable; there was
no metal clamp.

I tested the campground outlet before plugging into it. It tested good.
All I've ever run on that '88 110VAC system is a small heater, usually
on low setting.
But thanks Dennis. I'll double check polarity of the system on the
vehicle shore power parts.
The OEM Westy circuit breaker is present.
The green ground wire is properly bonded to the OEM terminal
on body located behind the Westy cabinets.

I have to wonder if the shore power cable on this '88 is aftermarket.
It's thicker than what is installed on my '81 Westy. If it is, this
may explain the connector that was used.

Can anyone tell me if the cable shown in this image:
http://tinyurl.com/qaeoo7d
is what's typically used in later model year Westies?


On 2/2/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I find it a bit hard to believe that style of plug was used for an outside
> connector. You want molded weather resistant cord sets. It also looks like
> some excessive current may have been involved but a bad connection can also
> cause excessive heating. You need to test the following:
> Do you still have the circuit breaker inside the camper? It should be 15 amp
> since the interior wiring is 14 gauge.
> Is the polarity correct? The breaker needs to be on the hot, (black) wire.
> Was the polarity correct at the campsite? Get yourself one of plug in
> testers to test polarity and ground.
> Is the body of the van properly bonded to the ground connection?
>
> Dennis



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