Easily replace your inlet and rewire your power cord for a SmartPlug connection that is both safer and easier to use. This package contains everything you need to upgrade your ride for a new generation of shore power connection.
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SmartPlug vs. Twist Lock
RV and boat owners have long relied on Twist Lock style connections for powering their rides. For years, it has been the best option for connecting to shore power. It's been reliable, but most know it's not without disadvantages:
SmartPlug's connector addresses each of these concerns and does all of the heavy lifting.
Locking arms grab the inlet, a clamp inside the plug body holds the cord, the inlet cap snaps to the top while in use, and the integrated seals weatherproof the connection. This helps prevent the wiggly, dirty connections that increase electrical resistance, which creates potentially dangerous heat.
Since it uses a square plug face, SmartPlug is able to use flat pins which create far more surface contact, further reducing the risk of high heat and electrical arcing. The square shape and flat pins also make it easy to plug in - no more twisting or guessing if the pins are lined up correctly.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi there, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to take a quick look at this SmartPlug 50 Amp Power Connector in White Inlet. This is going to upgrade your 50 amp 125 volt or 250 volt RV setup from your traditional twist type to take advantage of all the benefits of the SmartPlug system. This is going to provide the inlet for you to replace your current twist type inlet. So this does have the same mounting holes as your twist type holes. So it's very easy to get mounted in place and they do have the color coded wiring on the backside there.
So very easy to get wired. They also include instructions, walk you through how to get that all set up. So very easy to get that put in place. Your connector is going to wire to your existing power cord. So this will mount in place of your current connector and then like the inlet there, they do include instructions, help you get that all installed as well as your backing plugs, for your 115 and sorry, 125 and 250 volt backing cables there.
So that everything's going to be nice and water tight and sturdy for you. Now, the benefits of the SmartPlug system, this is going to be a straight in connection. So it's going to make plugging in much easier. If you get to your campsite late at night and it's dark, you're not going to have to worry about finding the right point to start your twist in. It's just going to fit in the one way, and then it's going to plug straight in.
So very easy to get connected there. The sleeved design is going to bear the weight of your cable, and if you we're to trip over it, that sort of thing. So all the weight is going to rest on the sleeve rather than on the pins themselves. So it's going to take a lot of strain off those pins, so that they're not going to become loose over time, like some of your other systems. Those pins are a straight nickel plated brass, that is going to maximize your electrical transfer.
It's actually going to provide about 20 times more contact than your curve style design. So you're gonna have less resistance, less heat buildup and it's gonna do a great job of allowing that electricity to flow through there. You can see, this does have a multi-point locking system that ensures that we're going to have a solid connection. So once we get that pushed in, it's going to click in place. And then we can also use the cap to make sure that the connector stays in place there. When we're ready to disconnect, just push on those Marine grade, 3/16 stainless steel tabs that will allow us to pull it out. I'm being kind of gentle because this face isn't connected. You will connect that after you get it wired up, using the hardware that they include. So just for demonstration purposes, I'm trying to be gentle with that, but once it's firmly attached, it's going to be very easy to put that in and pull it out. So very nice system here. It does have a triple waterproof seal to help prevent water corrosion from getting in there to your connections. And the white cap is going to form a weatherproof seal on the inlet when you're not using this. So a really nice system here. If you we're looking to upgrade to the SmartPlug technology. This is going to provide everything that you're going to need to convert that old system to the new. All these components are made here in the USA. So you can trust they're made to the high quality standards that we've come to know and trust for products that are made here in the US. And we do have several different options that are very similar to this with different colors. So white, isn't going to match your color scheme on your RV. We also have a black, a gray and a stainless steel. The black and gray are exactly the same materials, just a different color. That stainless steel is a metal. So just depending on what's going to match best to your aesthetics on your RV. But this is going to be a really nice system to allow you to convert a cable and switch out your inlet for you. So that's going to complete our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching..
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (139 Customer Reviews)
Easily replace your inlet and rewire your power cord for a SmartPlug connection that is both safer and easier to use. This package contains everything you need to upgrade your ride for a new generation of shore power connection.First purchase with Etrailer. Great experience. Packaging perfect. I’ll definitely use them again!
Nice plug it is very well made.
This Smart plug inlet plug is true to size. I've used the Smart Plug system on other RVs and am familiar with the better contact area. I was delighted to see that this plug fit inside the connection center of my campervan, and still be able to close cover with no bulging.
The old style RV plugs are prone to have connection problems which causes melting of the unit. That happened to me in below freezing weather and we lost power to our trailer. This new plug will not have that problem. It fits together solidly and I don't worry about any loose connection. I have seen that the SmartPlug is now standard equipment on Airstream trailers. That's quite an endorsement. You Cann't go wrong with the SmartPlug system.
I have on several occasions experienced times when my electricity inside our RV wasn't working. It would inevitably be because the connection from shore power to the camper was loose. I just installed my new SmartPlug today and already feel confident in the connection. Purchasing from etrailer was easy and the product shipped in a timely manner.
etrailer kept me in the loop on the backorder of the black SmartPlug, I understood the supply chain, but it was nice to be updated on the timeline for shipment. So nice for a company to keep you in the loop without having to chase the details!
I really like the SmartPlug! I kept noticing the old plug would turn sometimes in the socket and just about unplug itself. The SmartPlug is always secure and easy to unplug when you are ready.
No complaints. Got what I ordered, installed it and it worked. SmartPlug 30amp white.
arrived on time, already installed on my enclosed trailer conversion to laundry room :D
When saw this of course I said I wanted it. This make hooking up a lot easier and I feel more secure about the electrical connection. Now my friend wants me to change his. The conversation was very simple.
Excellent customer service on the part of eTrailer. Had to exchange the stainless steel model for this one because of fitting issues. Product itself is well constructed and exceeds intended purpose!
The Smart Plug is a quality upgrade to our Airstream. It looks good and was an easy quick install.
Easy to Install. Clear instructions but you can also find install videos on YouTube. Stainless cost slightly more than the plastic version but looks great on my Airstream.
I found the installation of the inlet easy and the modification of the connector very easy. The instructions were very easy to follow and very comprehensive.
The only issue was the rear cover (pictured) for the inlet could not fit at the front location of may 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud 27 ft. FB. I also installed the cable port.
Superior to all other shore power inlets! This system is amazing.
Purchased connector at customer's request. I'm impressed by the quality of the product.
E trailer is my go to shop for many of my components and appliances in my Van Builds. Their prompt delivery and customer service is excellent. Their consistency is something I can depend on Van to Van to Van.
The SmartPlug installed great and after a year of heavy use continues to perform perfectly! Electrical hookups are now quick and positive with solid connections!
Excellent product. Install was not difficult. .definitely an upgrade from the original 50 amp plug.
I received at least two emails updating me on the shipping dates and another one when it shipped. The Smartplug was on back order and they kept me up to date.
Can’t wait to get it installed. Looks like quality materials and ease of installation per videos.
It's installed but still building trailer so have not gotten to use it yet. Will Update when i do!
very high quality and easy installation.
Delivery was a few days later than it said at first. Otherwise, product was what I ordered. No hardware sent with the inlet which was frustrating, why on earth wouldn't the company include the mounting screws?! Works fine otherwise.
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