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Equip Your Airstream Toolbox | shorepower cords

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  While you’re on the road, especially on family trips, safety should be your number one priority. While equipping your Airstream with our SmartPlug technology is a great way to ensure safety for all passengers, another great safety tip is equipping your Airstream toolbox with the necessary items. Here are some of our must have items to keep in your toolbox at all times: Tools No matter how new or well-constructed your Airstream or RV may be, eventually something will have to be tightened or loosened. Some basic tools to equip you for any of these circumstances are: Socket wrench set: for tightening or loosening bolds and machine nuts Philips head and flat bladed screwdrivers: keep a large, medium, and small size in your toolbox for tightening or loosening screws Small drill bit set: get the kind that works with both metal and wood Cordless drill: and don’t forget to have a spare battery.   Adhesives It’s important to keep things together on your Airstream! Adhesives are

RV Destinations for Winter | RV Power Cords

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  While most people may think the Winter season calls for closing up your RV, it can actually be a great time to take a trip. You can use your RV to to escape to warmer weather this winter season. Here’s SmartPlug’s “coolest” winter RV destinations: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina If you’re an RV snowbird that wants the beach experience, you really can’t do much better than Myrtle Beach. This area is home to several RV parks and it has activities and opportunities for all types of RVers- from the shopper to the outdoors explorer. Many of the camps are oceanfront and offer fishing piers, pools, and playgrounds. If you want to hit Myrtle Beach this winter, it’s a good idea to book well in advanced since this is a popular destination. South Texas Region, Texas Texas is known for mild winters, friendly people, and an abundance of social activities at their camp grounds. When it starts getting cold up north, Texas weather stays pretty mild during the winter season. If you’re lo

AWAY FROM CAMPGROUND, UNIQUE CORDSET DELIVERS POWER

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  Owners with a SmartPlug onboard their RV typically use pedestal power for electricity in a campground. But when it’s in the driveway or storage facility, they can rely on the 15A 120V Dual Configuration Cordset from SmartPlug Systems. The 30A connector plugs into the RV and the other end into a standard 15A three-prong wall outlet. Made in the USA, it’s the perfect solution for long-term storage, and running lights and low-amperage equipment. Like all SmartPlug products, the 15A 120V Dual Configuration Cordset is designed for safety and ease of use. It provides over 27 times the metal-to-metal contact for reduced electrical resistance and potential for overheating—important considerations when the RV is unobserved on a driveway or in a storage facility. Unlike a traditional shore power connector that has L-blades and threaded rings to align, the SmartPlug is easier to use. It pushes straight in and locks in place. Because of its unique asymmetrical shape, it’s si

New Year, New You – Invest in SmartPlug Safety This Year

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  It’s the beginning of a new year for everyone and the opportunity for a fresh start for you . If you’re still using the traditional shore power twist-lock type connectors that have L-blades and threaded rings for alignment to power your boats and RVs, it’s time to reevaluate for the new year. Not only are those types of connectors antiquated, but they’re also inefficient and with a greater chance of fire potential. Consistently corroding, they pose a safety hazard for those who continue to use them. Fortunately, there is a solution: SmartPlug – the revolutionary shore power system to power your boats, RVs, and specialty vehicles such as ambulances. With cordsets available in an array of configurations for marine dockside/marina and RV vehicle side/park side scenarios, you can’t go wrong with SmartPlug. If you want to start 2023 off right, here are a few reasons you should invest in SmartPlug today: One of the greatest advantages of SmartPlug is that it’s eas

Now That’s One Smart Boat Upgrade

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  You wouldn’t upgrade your kitchen with all new appliances and stop short by leaving the refrigerator from 1938 would you? Then why would anyone take the time to upgrade their boat without upgrading their shore power delivery outlet where the technology also hasn’t seen any true updates since 1938? You simply wouldn’t! Budget-minded boat upgrades are a great way to maintain and increase the resale value of your boat, but often time’s enthusiasts will stop short when it comes to shore power delivery in lieu of replacing the shinier, sexier items aboard. And while they may be appealing to the eye, savvy buyers will also be on the lookout for safety features and upgrades that will help to protect their marine investment.  With all the technological advancements that have come along in our time (supped-up stereos, smart phones, and the like), and with people plugging more and more items in while on the water, you would think that upgrading their shore power delivery system w