Is Plastic or Stainless Steel More Durable Version of SmartPlug

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I notice that the Smartplug inlets come in both plastic and stainless steel. Would you consider the stainless steel inlet more durable than the plastic version?

asked by: Henry K

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Hey Henry, yeah I would strongly agree that the stainless steel SmartPlug RV Inlets like the part # SM79FR and part # SM96FR are going to be more durable than plastic as steel is just a lot stronger than plastic. Which way are you leaning?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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