Installing A SmartPlug RV Power Inlet On A 2020 Airstream Caravel 19CB Travel Trailer
Question:
SmartPlug RV and Marine Power Inlet and Connector - 30 Amp - Stainless Steel I have a 2020 Airstream Caravel 19cb and would like to change to this plug system. Will it fit?
asked by: Paul B
Expert Reply:
Hi Paul,
You can definitely swap out your current power inlet to the SmartPlug RV and Marine Power Inlet # SM67FR, but you might need to make some adjustments to the cutout hole. Most of the SmartPlug inlets I've installed have all been fairly close to fitting to where I may have only needed a file to help with centering the inlet in the circle cutout by filing little notches for the square corners of the new inlet. A lot of the time they just pop in though.
I've attached a video below where I had to make a cover plate because the previous inlet was much larger that the plate for the inlet. I just cut a rectangle out of a piece of plastic we had in the shop, rounded the edges to match the cover plate of the inlet, and then cut a large enough hole for the inlet housing to pass through. You'll want to pick up some butyl tape # AL28FJ and non-sag sealant # 344270341437-1 (white) or gray # AL33KV to create a waterproof seal.
I'll walk you through the installation process in the video attached below.
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LaSalle Bristol XTRM Universal Non-Sag Sealant for RVs - White - 10.1 oz - Qty 1
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SmartPlug RV and Marine Power Inlet and Connector - 30 Amp - Stainless Steel
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