Hook up cable struggles

2wheels1
2wheels1 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited March 2017 in Parts & Accessories #1

I don't seem to have enough hands when hooking up/ unhooking the van. The little flap on the plug ( hinged cover) always gets inthe the way. I need both hands to shove/ pull as there is so much resistance, but one has to hold the flap out of the way. Any tips how to make connecting easier? A lubricant? What? Can I remove the flap?

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  • EasyT
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    edited March 2017 #2

    I suggest silicon lubricant spray. Either that or an extra wheetabix  for breakfast  wink

  • Bakers2
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    edited April 2017 #3

    I agree it isn't always easy especially with the cover. However I wouldn't remove the cover as electricity and water don't mix. There has been a similar thread recently and silicone spray was suggested. Sorry I don't know it's title so can't point you at that one. Always connect to van first, do you travel with someone.? Ask them to hold it up whilst you attach. 

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2017 #4

    I assume you lost your previous thread. Very easy to do on this website, with its non existent  search function.☹️. If you touch / click this link it will take you to your original thread. There are a few suggestions on it.

  • EasyT
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    edited April 2017 #5

    I find it very hard to pick out posted links on this website Steve, Having set them up I underline and embolden them normally. 

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/how-to-use-club-together/hook-up-cable-struggles/

    Alan

    ETA - ooops I usually set them up to open in a new window if not on this site forum. smile

     

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2017 #6

    Fair point ET it does not show up that well, needs to be blue or red really. The one below should be easier to hit.

    LINK TO OLD THREAD

  • markflip
    markflip Forum Participant Posts: 177
    edited April 2017 #7

    I use GT85 PTFE spray on my hook up and 7 pin plugs and sockets - it is a bike lubricant really, but does a good job of cleaning and making plastic 'slippery'.  Aldi sometimes have it in at a very good price and a can lasts ages.  It's good on window seals, door and window hinges, locker/doorlocks and many other little household & caravan jobs.

    tesco also sell it at £2:

     

  • HillClimb
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    edited April 2017 #8

    You can try using something like this http://uk.farnell.com/dow-corning/2793695/compound-silicone-dc4-tube-100g/dp/537019 - it is both a lubricating grease and it aids electrical conductivity (and due to its viscosity it can also keep water out from getting in to electrical connections - other uses include smear some on your caravan and/or car battery terminals to prevent them oxidising and I use it on the for my under-water scuba diving camera - where the casing opens there is a rubber seal - so this grease helps keep the rubber from perishing and also helps prevent water ingress - also on the plugs on the cables - helps aid electrical connectivity and prevent the copper connections from salt-water damage. This grease would help make the 13 pin plug easier to separate

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