1cowboy
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I use a 50-30 amp pigtail when necessary and always use either a 50 or 30 amp surge protector. It's often difficult to unplug these components. Does anyone have a secret to unplugging these things without prying them loose? Evidently I don't eat enough Wheaties! Thanks!
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GrumpyandGrandma
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I found a light bulb lubricant that helps tremendously.
Bulb and Socket lube
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eHoefler
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Check the condition of the prongs on the male end. If the are dis-colored or look like they have melted the plastic around them, they are getting hot from being overloaded. They need to be bright and tight in the plug. They could also be a loose connection in the pedestal or bad outlet. All generate heat, arcing, resistance, etc.. causing the problem. Another thing, make sure the breaker is off when plugging in and unplugging, this will keep it from arcing as you plug it in or disconnecting it. If it arcs, you will have a rough spot on the prongs causing it to have a poor connection, it will progressively get worse if continued. As the prongs get rough, it will get high spots and will have less metal to metal contact when plugged in, cuasing resistance, heat, and eventually failure.
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chinook440
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These work well
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SoakedKarma
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Will give that a try Says: Prevents battery corrosion, too
I like multipurpose products
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garym114
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Dielectric grease, comes in small tubes, available at auto parts store, non-conductive.
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wittmeba
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Usually RV park receptacles are so badly worn, there is more concern in keeping things plugged in. 
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crasster
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I agree with light bulb lubricant. I had one plug that I'm telling ya took over 100 pounds of force to unplug. Hard to do that any time much less 5 am on an early start.
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1cowboy
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Why wouldn't Vaseline do the job? I use that for light bulbs to prevent corrosion. Seems Socket Lube does the same thing. As for the Camco Powergrip, that's what I'm talking about when using 50-30 amp pigtail. Once you make the connection, King Kong couldn't disconnect them. This isn't a problem about worn or damaged plugs...my rig is new. It's a tight fit which is good. Has nothing to do with power posts.
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eHoefler
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Vasoline is "petroleum grease", it will burn.
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