Blue Ox Electrical cord

[rgvtexan]

Originally Posted by rgvtexan

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I was relating to the shell of the plug/receptacle, not the conducting pins.

[bydnar]

An electrical connection is meant to be a metal-to-metal contact. The use of dielectric grease is meant to keep the contact free from contaminants like water. Any electrical connection that would rely on a grease to convey current is doomed for failure.

[FIRE UP]

Well,
As usual, sooooooooooo much *over worrying* about a simple issue (if you want to call it an issue) when it comes to basic RVing. If the plugs are tight fitting, they make tools for cleaning and polishing (ultra small rotary wire brushes) for making sure that all the pins are clean. Then, spray it with WD-40, Silicone grease, dielectric grease, whatever. I can tell you it won't ROT off your your coach and toad, from the time you leave your departure point to the time you stop and disconnect!

You can wipe off any excess just to maybe slow down the dirt/dust attraction. Besides, most RVers would rather have those plugs a bit on the tight side so they don't FALL OUT while towing.
Scott

[wjohnson913]

Originally Posted by CWSWine

This is what I have been using and works great.

DeoxIT 5% Spray Contact Cleaner, 5 oz.

• Cleans, protects, lubricates, and improves conductivity
• Reduces intermittent connections, arcing, and RFI as well as wear and abrasion
• Safe for use on all metal connectors and contacts and will not harm plastics
• Dispensing Type: Spray

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yep. That’s the answer.