Our 2018 Lexor has been a pain to plug in since day one. The threads on the locking ring are difficult to engage when attaching the cord to the van. There is a simple and inexpensive fix.
Notice this L shaped slot in the threads on the van side of the power connection?
There is a locking ring with a tab made to fit into that slot. Replace the existing screw ring and securing the cord connection becomes much easier.
The new ring is a Marinco Easy Lock Ring, model 100EL.
Pop off the old ring, push on the new one, and the project is done. It took us, really Beth, less than a minute.
We didn’t need to, but some folks have recommended using dish soap to ease the rings on and off.
At $10.75, this was one of the least expensive upgrades we’ve done to the van.
Here is the caution tag warning to only use this if you have the corresponding plug. We do, so all is good!
Note: Our 2014 Plateau came with this type of locking ring and a yellow cord, so no upgrade was needed.
The newer Lexors come with this screw type locking ring, angled yellow plug, and a black cord. It is that black ring we exchanged for an Easy-Lock version.
If you want an even easier method of attaching power, consider the SmartPlug. Not inexpensive ($119 and up), it uses a new receptacle and self locking plug, much like an electric car charger. A good overview of the SmartPlug system can be found on the FitRV website: Testing the SmartPlug. One of these may be in our future.
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