50amp cord hard to pull from 110v adapter plug

[Ljwt330]

Originally Posted by twinboat

I don't agree.

The OP specifically asked about a " gadget " to get the cords apart.

Although the grease solution may work, it doesn't mean its the only solution, IMO.

Not sure why there is a "disagreement."
My point was the diversion of the thread to the handled cord which does not address the OP's question.

IMO, the grease and screwdriver solution will work but, of course, there may be other solutions or gadgets as well. There is no disagreement there.

[BigBillSD]

I heard about this lube at the Freightliner rally last week. https://amzn.to/2JezEWM They said it was a dielectric and can be used on our power cords. I have not purchased it yet. It appears the inventor was from the 82nd Airborne hence the name. It was a good story anyway. I have put it on my wish list as I too have to tug pretty hard to undo those connections. Sometimes its even hard to pull the 50 out of the pedestal, but that's not often, more often its a wobbly connection that needed a new receptacle a long time back. -Bill

[krudawg]

I think my best option is the grease. I'll give it a try and report back

[Mudfrog]

Originally Posted by twinboat

I don't agree.

The OP specifically asked about a " gadget " to get the cords apart.

Although the grease solution may work, it doesn't mean its the only solution, IMO.

I agree,, post #9 gave, imo, what i think the better option would be. I realize it doesn't take much dielectric grease but still, it's enough to get on you and attract dirt/debris to the spades and female innards. I'd rather not have to mess with that.

[TMan59]

That gizmo in post #9 is what I have a heck of a time getting off the 50amp plug.....

[Stuart W]

Originally Posted by krudawg

Before leaving on a trip with the Motorhome, I plug my Motorhome into an 110v outlet in my garage. All Hi-draw items are turned off except the Refridge which needs to be plugged in overnight to give it a chance to get cold before we load our food. Then the last thing I have to do is separate the 110v adapter from my motorhomes 50amp plug. It really gives me fits. Is there some kind of gadget that I can use to pull them apart?

Yes even with grease it’s a hard pull.

[vsheetz]

Originally Posted by Ljwt330

It seems clear that many do not read the original post carefully or, more likely, jump into the thread and tag onto a post that has already led it down a rabbit hole.

The first two responses answer the OP's question and that''s as far as things need to go, IMO.

I believe I did clearly did read the OP post... No jumping, no rabbit holing...

Specifically: "Then the last thing I have to do is separate the 110v adapter from my motorhomes 50amp plug. It really gives me fits. Is there some kind of gadget that I can use to pull them apart?"

Two responses were to have handles on the 50a connector. As I commented I have a handle on my 50a connector and the 50a and 110v adapter is still difficult separate. So wanted to know how the responses were effective at solving the OP's problem - which I also encounter, as maybe I am missing something in how a handle on just the 50a connector solves the problem.

[Mudfrog]

Originally Posted by TMan59

That gizmo in post #9 is what I have a heck of a time getting off the 50amp plug.....

I would think it would work fairly well if you placed the handle of the adapter down on the ground with something like a 1x2 slid through it to step on. Then while holding that down with your foot, grasp the 50 amp plug's handle and pull straight up.

[mdvs]

You missed the plug-dog. You put it on the connector without a handle. You will then have the plastic handle on one side and the cloth handle on the other side.

[hypoxia]

Originally Posted by harleyjt

The gadget you are wanting is a Plug Dog. It works great! https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Coil-...-p/55-5031.htm

This is a good idea. You can make your own with velcro, a strap, etc. if you don't have the ten bucks.

[wa8yxm]

The campground I'm in is one of the few places I can, on occasion, use my "Cheater box" (two 30 amp plugs one 50 amp outelt)

The outlet on the cheater box is basiclly brand new And a Plug dog won't work due to teh size of he box (I may make something)

I use a straight claw hammer to pry 'em apart (Small one 8 oz) after unplugging from the park.

Alas Shortly I'll be putting the cheater box back in storage (next week)

[Stuart W]

I’m not sure where this angry response of yours comes from, we are all here to share and learn. To get everything out of this forum I find an open mind helpful.

[TMan59]

Originally Posted by Mudfrog

I would think it would work fairly well if you placed the handle of the adapter down on the ground with something like a 1x2 slid through it to step on. Then while holding that down with your foot, grasp the 50 amp plug's handle and pull straight up.

Another good idea. I'll try that after a touch of grease!

[glarnold]

That Plug Dog is about the niftiest little tool I've seen in a long time. Thanks.