Thanks Jim, what exactly does this component do? Any idea?
It's merely a splice point, and why they used a disconnecting plug there, I have no idea. Its a way to have a splice point between the romex coming from the load center box and the flexible cord used to convey the power into the slide. The flex cable is necessary to be compatible with the slide going in and out (romex would eventually break). Also that kind of splice point doesn't require a junction box to be code compliant.
So I think I finally get it all. The Anderson plug is just a male/female connector, in this case 3 (or more) inside a waterproof case which is shown in your photo. Right? George
So I have now accessed said Anderson plug, opened and inspected and tested it. It is in pristine condition inside and out. One side tests 120V and the other zero of course so we seem to be A OK. Your plug must never had a locked double snap coupling because it was not easy to open.
Back to the drawing board. George
Back together again. I checked out the complete main panel and it is a mess of confusion. I cannot find a breaker for this circuit by tripping each one in turn! Here is the panel with atrocious scribbling on the labels from left to right.
1. Front 15
2. OOS?/ODS? 15
3. GFI (island) 15
4. Dry(er) 15 We have a washer
5. Water 15
6. Air 20
7. 8. Main 50
9. Air ? 15
10. Micro(wave) 20
11. ??? 15
12. Wash/? 15
13. Fire(place) 15
14. CONV? 20
I have a number of questions here. What does line 2. say, mean?
Line 9 why does this say air?
Line 12 what is wash/? (illegible) mean?
Line 14 CONV what does this mean, converter.
Anybody help here especially with the no breaker issue for slide receptacles, this is where my problem is!!!! Help PLEASE. George
Circuit 2 means ODS, Off Door Side, probably the receptacles on the off door side of your coach. DS is obviously Door Side. I am attaching my fuse and breaker labeling before and after I re did ours. Think I mentioned that a 6 year old wrote it while standing on their head.
Chris 2012 36RL
George
So it's time to move downstream from the Anderson plug. The flexible cord side enters the floor at the rear of the slide, and in our coach goes into a 4 square junction box where it splices back into romex again for its final travel to the receptacle. You might want to employ what we call a "screamer stick" to indicate presence or no presence of voltage. If you have it at the anderson plug, you have to move downstream to find out where it isn't present. I was able to access the 4 square box by removing our bottom left hand drawer to the left side of the fireplace. You just have to find where the break is, and normally that's at junction points. Keep going!
Thanks for your snaps Chris, they helped a lot. Can you tell me where the washer and the dryer outlets are physically located? Are they both in the closet by the door or separate?
On our 2012 36RL the closet for the washer and dryer is part of the bedroom slide out. Receptacle closest to the washer plumbing is for the washer, the other end is for the dryer. Since we have the Splendide combo we have it plugged in at the washer receptacle. I don't know where your washer prep area is for your unit. I didn't look for the floor plan.
Chris
I have never heard of Anderson plugs before. Most RV manufacturers use Molex SCPC. Several combination of colors for different types of wiring. 12 ga/ 14ga, solid Romex vs Stranded SJ cord. Here is a link to the literature for the Molex Plugs: http://www.literature.molex.com/SQLImages/kelmscott/Molex/PDF_Images/987651-0988.PDF
Here is a link for more information:
http://www.literature.molex.com/SQLImages/kelmscott/Molex/PDF_Images/987651-0988.PDF
They provide the opportunity for visual inspection, but without a weatherproof cover they are intended for only dry situations. Otherwise a weather proof junction box is used.
Well, I stand corrected. I called them Anderson plugs because I'm familiar with the industrial versions. You do in fact illustrated Molex plugs. Sorry for my mistake!
Jim,
Wasn't my intention to beat you up over the naming of the plug. Just wanted the Redwood Owners to know what kind of plug they are if they ever need to look for a replacement. If installed correctly they work well, if you use the correct type for the correct wire.
Chris
Oh, I know that, just wanted to fess up to my naming gaffe. A good idea to get the nomenclature correct, as maybe some will want/need to find a new one.
