ARGO Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Coiling up, carrying and storing my 50A cord in a compartment was getting old, mine is 40ft. I engineered a slick improvement to make it easier, like the rewind on hi-dollar coaches. But mine was less than $100. Wanna' see it? OK, but somebody clue me in on how to get pics on here pls. Will the forum take uploads right from my PC ? You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ke6bnl Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I sure would like to see it. I may not have the room but go for it. use http://imgur.com/ and put the link they have for the picture in the message 2000 National RV Sea Breeze 5th wheel 30ft. So.California 1950 F1 street rod 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 1948 F6 350 chevy/rest stock, no dump bed shortened frame. 1953 chevy 3100 AD for 85 S10 frame 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1970 Baha Bug wihg 2332cc, King coil overs and everything else there is. 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins, turbo, trans, injectors, lockers, bigger turbo,edge EZ upgrades for towing 35" BFG's, air dog lift pump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 This site makes it very easy to post photos here. Just follow the directions and copy and past the resulting link into your post. http://photoposting.is-great.net/ Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ke6bnl Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 23 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said: This site makes it very easy to post photos here. Just follow the directions and copy and past the resulting link into your post. http://photoposting.is-great.net/ tried it works fine but seems to be a form or imgur this was a picture I put in and it came up with the imgur site in the url. 2000 National RV Sea Breeze 5th wheel 30ft. So.California 1950 F1 street rod 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 1948 F6 350 chevy/rest stock, no dump bed shortened frame. 1953 chevy 3100 AD for 85 S10 frame 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1970 Baha Bug wihg 2332cc, King coil overs and everything else there is. 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins, turbo, trans, injectors, lockers, bigger turbo,edge EZ upgrades for towing 35" BFG's, air dog lift pump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 My cord is 45feet long. I would love to see one shorter. I have even considered cutting mine and adding the correct plugs to make one about a 20 foot extension cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Finally replaced my 35' hard to coil cord, sun baked stiff cord.... new one cost $100k but came with a new camper and a power reel! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I'll try a pic later today. You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 10 hours ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: .... new one cost $100k but came with a new camper and a power reel! That must be a really nice power reel, especially the accessories which came attached to it? Congratulations on the new home. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yes, you can add pictures directly from your computer. When you're in the Reply box where you type your message, look down in the lower left-hand corner for the picture of the paperclip. You can either drag the file (picture) or click on "choose files" and browse to your picture. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Problem: pics too big, rejects them. You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 30 minutes ago, ARGO said: Problem: pics too big, rejects them. Try this site ; https://postimage.io/ Easy to use and free . Just copy and paste the Hot Link for Forums in the reply box . That will show a pic like : Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 OK, here's the link if I did this right https://postimg.org/gallery/2ugp198fq/ OK, let's give this a try. Tks for all the help. Started out with a $70 air hose reel from Horrible Freight. Removed (& saved!) the air hose and fittings. My coach takes a twist lock plug, and I had to "relieve" a side of the reel so it wouldn't take so much room. My 40' cord fits nicely on the reel, much smaller diameter coil than I was able to do by hand. Cranked the spring several times to get enough tension to retract the whole thing. When I need the cord, I pull it off the reel as I walk to the power post & plug in. Then go back, and pull the remainder off the reel, plug it into the coach. NOTE: if it stops clicking and you remove the plug from it's "nest" it will spring back & then you have to re-tension the spring before it will suck it in again. . You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, ARGO said: OK, here's the link if I did this right https://postimg.org/gallery/2ugp198fq/ OK, let's give this a try. Tks for all the help. Started out with a $70 air hose reel from Horrible Freight. Removed (& saved!) the air hose and fittings. My coach takes a twist lock plug, and I had to "relieve" a side of the reel so it wouldn't take so much room. My 40' cord fits nicely on the reel, much smaller diameter coil than I was able to do by hand. Cranked the spring several times to get enough tension to retract the whole thing. When I need the cord, I pull it off the reel as I walk to the power post & plug in. Then go back, and pull the remainder off the reel, plug it into the coach. NOTE: if it stops clicking and you remove the plug from it's "nest" it will spring back & then you have to re-tension the spring before it will suck it in again. . Note that you have to hit the Share button at the top left to get the Hot Links . Here is what the Hot Link(s) produces : Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Tks!!! I'm PC-challenged. The dates on the photos are incorrect. Have to remember to reduce the size on the camera before I take any more pics You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, ARGO said: Tks!!! I'm PC-challenged. The dates on the photos are incorrect. Have to remember to reduce the size on the camera before I take any more pics You're welcome . When you upload to that site , you can choose to have your pics re-sized . I set mine at 640x480 . That's an acceptable size for any forum and shows plenty of detail . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trucken Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Well Argo... I had the same idea and it looks like a swell way to save aggravation and labor rolling up a cord.. Wouldn't work for me as I didn't have enough room for the reel so I try's a different approach. Maybe an idea for someone that a retractable reel won't work. I mounted- electric twist outlet on the bumper, and made two cords..15 and 25. Lot easier to roll up a short cord, and a longer cord for those bad times..worked so well I did the same for CATV AND WATER because I got tired of feeding water an catv thru hole in compartment. Trucken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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