30-amp dog-bone with 50-amp shore power

[Scottsdale]

When I have to connect my 50 amp coach to a 30amp shore power, I use the 30 to 50amp dogbone. The problem is getting them connected and later having to pull them apart. I am a big man and its all I can do to get them apart. Is there some type of lubricant that I can use that will not interfere with the flow of electrons.

[Scottsdale]

When I have to connect my 50 amp coach to a 30amp shore power, I use the 30 to 50amp dogbone. The problem is getting them connected and later having to pull them apart. I am a big man and its all I can do to get them apart. Is there some type of lubricant that I can use that will not interfere with the flow of electrons.

[Paulin]

You might want to try a little dielectric grease. It should be available at an auto parts store.

[beaverjim]

i've used a large flat screwdriver between the dog bone and the 50 amp end with no damage for the past 5 yrs. the dielectric grease helps as paulin said and also keeps the connectors from caroding!

[Hitchhiker]

Try one of these adaptors. Click here.

[Warpath]

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Power Grip Electrical Lube - Helps guard against corrosion and improves conductivity on outdoor electrical connections. Also provides cooler connection and lubricates prongs for smoother plugging and unplugging.

Price: $7.99

[Gary RVRoamer]

My Camco 30A dogbone comes apart easily enough, but my 50A extension cord is a bear. Anything plugged into the female socket is nigh unto impossible to remove, even using a screwdriver or small pry bar. I use a dielectric grease too, but it is only a minor improvement. Fortunately I don't have to use the extension a lot.

[GaryKD]

Richard provided a good suggestion. I've used the plugs with handles for several years. The handles do come in handy.

[Ray,IN]

Tight fitting connections are great. The alternative is loose fitting connections, which also include higher resistance(a bad thing). Using a conductive lubricant is the best option. Do not use a dielectric grease! Any grease containing graphite works great, graphite is an excellent conductor. The down-side is, graphite also stains porous materials.

[Scottsdale]

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I forgot about my 50A extension cord. Like your, mine is also a bear.

Thanks for the input everyone. I got exactly what I needed.

[paz]

There is a product called Plug Dogs which I use to separate my 30/50 amp dogbone from my 50 amp power cord. These essentially provide pull handles to help separate the plugs. I use them only on the 50 amp end since the 30 amp end comes apart easily. If you scroll down the page, there are a number of photos and videos showing how they work.

[Route 66]

My only concern about Plug Dogs is their use in rainy or damp conditions.

I do not see that they are UL Approved.

From the Plug Dogs web site.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> PLUG DOGS are made from heavy duty polypropylene nylon and are non-wicking, non-conductive and non-flammable.
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