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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Block Heater Bumper Plug Mod

Got around to doing this Friday in prep for winter. I know several have done this "mod" but though I would post a couple of pics for those who have not seen it. Thanks to tjbeggs for the write up I followed.





 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Wow! That is too cool! Looks pretty slick and professional too!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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I still need to find three SS screws and nuts to anchor the plug....
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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You can get by without the screws if you want to ..

I had to "mod " my marinco mod . The flapper broke off . I used part of an out door receptacle cover

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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Actually, Rick, I like that better... one thing I have noticed with the Marinco Plug is the plug cap itself doesn't stay plugged. :/
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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I noticed that too.. This one has a spring loaded detent that keeps it open or closed ..
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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That's awesome, where did you get the plug and how much did it cost to do it?
I'm tired of my plug turning into an icicle every winter.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Here's is one place Marinco-AFI - On-Board Charger Inlet - 15A
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Looks great. Do you have a link for TJ's write-up?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Block Heater Plug pictures from outdoors photos on webshots......................
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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sweet, thanks, those are pretty reasonably priced too.
Check amazon and ebay for cheaper price. I paid 13.00
 
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I did this to mine last year.... Planning to add one to rear bumper too before cold weather. This way I can back in or pull in and still hook er up.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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Thanks, Rick.
 
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