7-way problems

[McCampers]

I have an easy question.  I hope.  My 7-way plug is very difficult to get in and out.  I aske the RV doctors at the place where I bought it what to do, and they couldn't give me any ideas.  I asked if I could use diaelectric grease on the housing and squirt some in the plug, and they said "It probably couldn't hurt it"  What the He#* kind of answer is that?  Can anyone give me any ideas how to rememdy this.  My DW can't even get it unplugged.  I have to do it.  The RV doctors also said "I ain't never seen one that hard to get in and out before"  to that I have to say "There's your sign!"

[mike4947]

As to the grease...YES In fact it's recommended to use it. More for corrosion protection, but it will help some with the tightness problem.
You just happened to get a plug at the high side of the tolerance and a receptical at the low side.
More common is the problem of the plug falling out while on the road, so really be glad your's is tight.

[GrizzlyTaco]

I have an easy question.  I hope.  My 7-way plug is very difficult to get in and out.  I aske the RV doctors at the place where I bought it what to do, and they couldn't give me any ideas.  I asked if I could use diaelectric grease on the housing and squirt some in the plug, and they said "It probably couldn't hurt it"  What the He#* kind of answer is that?  Can anyone give me any ideas how to rememdy this.  My DW can't even get it unplugged.  I have to do it.  The RV doctors also said "I ain't never seen one that hard to get in and out before"  to that I have to say "There's your sign!"

You can also use the Dieelectric grease in your light sockets. This is what i did with all the outside lights in my PU, I removed all the light covers , then pulled the bulbs and squirted a bit of the grease into the socket and then replace the bulbs. This will  keep them from corroding........Ed C.

[dkutz]

7 way problem?!!

Hey this is a FAMILY BOARD!!! :eyecrazy:

[wavery]

Dielectric grease is a good preventative but it has no cleaning qualities.

You may want to squirt some WD40 on a rag and wipe the socket and plug clean. Then put a layer of dielectric grease.

Also check the plug for cracks.

['tiredTeacher]

I have an easy question.  I hope.  My 7-way plug is very difficult to get in and out.

Just to cover all bases ... you are aware that the spring-loaded socket cover engages a lug on the plug? If you do not hold the socket cover open while plugging and unplugging ( for me, a two-handed job), the lug will block the plug's entry and prohibit its removal.

[McCampers]

Just to cover all bases ... you are aware that the spring-loaded socket cover engages a lug on the plug? If you do not hold the socket cover open while plugging and unplugging ( for me, a two-handed job), the lug will block the plug's entry and prohibit its removal.

Yes the cover acts a keeper for the plug.  Mine is just hard to get in and out.  I will try the WD40 and the grease.  I may try the grease for the light bulbs as well.  I never thought of that.  Probably makes them easier to get in and out as well.

[denbert]

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Diaelectric grease.  Where can I get some of this?  Maybe an auto parts store or Wal*Mart?  What would be some brand names?

[wavery]

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Diaelectric grease.  Where can I get some of this?  Maybe an auto parts store or Wal*Mart?  What would be some brand names?

Most auto parts stores have it.

Check this out:
http://k0swi.microlnk.com/REVIEW/BATTERY/BOAT/DIELECTRIC%20GREASE.htm

[austinado16]

WD-40 and Dielectric grease is great advice.

Also, take a look at the metal connectors and make sure you don't one that's somehow gotten tweaked so it's hanging up.  If all those look good, then look at the outside of the male housing (the end on the trailer's harness).  Check it for rub marks where you'll get an idea how it's hanging up inside the housing on the TV.  If it is hanging up, you can "clearance" the plastic with any number of options....sand paper, box cutter knife, dremel, etc.