SuiteSuccess Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Just an update to the schedule for the ECR so that folks can be prepared and a few reminders. 1. Randy Agee/Charlie Lord on Weds will be doing a hands on workshop creating a simple LED pedestal checker to allow a quick check of your electrical pedestal at any campground to show if the wiring configuration is correct. It will NOT be designed to show voltages so further testing may be necessary. To participate in this workshop it will be necessary to bring one (1) 50 amp male plug or 30 amp male plug depending on your trailers power requirements. Also if you have a good soldering iron that would be a plus also. LEDs and other supplies will be provided by the rally. 2. Want to remind folks wanting a t-shirt, I turn in the order March 18 so cannot take any orders after that time. 3. Bring your favorite craft soda, beer, or spirit for Happy Hour on Tues. Bring your hat for the "Crazy Hat" competition on Monday (prize to the craziest). Also remember the Bingo on Weds. Slight rules change this year which will be explained at the introduction. 4. I have posted a new schedule on the website for those that would like to see the changes. Click on "2019 ECR Schedule" on the toolbar. https://eastcoasthdtrally.com/ 5. I will make one more announcement late March or early April with any new updates. 6. Currently have 45 registrants. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Need to make a correction. Spoke with RandyA this morning. In conversation, he states that if 50 amp wired correctly, more than likely 30 amp is also. So if you wish to participate in the build workshop just bring a 50 amp male RV plug not a 30 amp. That way you will have it if you are 30 amp now but moving up to 50 amp in the future. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 This is the preferred 50 amp plug. Clicking on the above link to Amazon will allow on-line ordering. Plugs should be available at any RV parts store and selected WalMart stores. The quick check tester will include these functions: L1 to neutral pedestal wiring OK L2 to neutral pedestal wiring OK L1 to ground pedestal wiring OK L2 to ground pedestal wiring OK The correct phase relationship between L1 and L2 No reversed hot or neutral connections Bonding of ground and neutral at the pedestal Failure of any LED to illuminate will indicate a possible fault in the pedestal wiring. This is a simple low-tech project for those that do not have a commercial EMS. It requires drilling five holes into the outer case of the plug for the insertion of colored LED's. Diodes and resistors will be soldered to the LED leads and attached to the appropriate points inside the plug. The device replaces the sometimes awkward testing of the park pedestal with a voltmeter. If desired the plug can be used on the end of a 50 amp supply cord. MOVs may be added for surge protection if the plug is used as part of a supply cord. I will bring some of the needed size items with me. Their cost is $1 each - 2 will be needed for each tester connected to a supply cord. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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