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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Yep you could just as easily do it to the front bumper. The reason I did the side was the garage I park in i just fit front and back also with the snow plug stuff on I have enough hanging off the front.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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You could also get a receptacle huosing that is chrome with a spring loaded cover from most any big truck parts dealers.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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make a extension cord about a foot long just incase and use a strain relief if you forget it wiil disconnect the short cord
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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What do I ask for

What do I ask for at boat dealer for the plug, so I don't feel like idiot. I am gonna do this. Awesome idea.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Ask for a "Marinco on-board charger outlet" Marinco is the brand name. This unit is a surface mount male plug rated at 15amps.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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any ideas as to how much the auto-eject would cost? how does it eject? what triggers is?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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That sparked my curiosity as well.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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another example:
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 2 stroke man
any ideas as to how much the auto-eject would cost? how does it eject? what triggers is?
http://www.kussmaul.com/091-18wp-120.html
Costs $150!! it is triggered by the starter relay wire.

Jose looks good!!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Wow. $150 I think I will try to remember to unplug.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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might be able to find them cheaper but that is just what came up in a quick search. The one I linked is the brand that many firetrucks use.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Thank you Tim. Just yesterday someone asked me "what's that cord for?" I told them what it was, and that I hadn't figured out what I want to do with it. I want it so I can just pull the cord out and not worry about pulling the wiring out. You just gave me my answer, thanks man.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Just found this topic by searching, great idea! I have just orderd one of these ...




I am not sure yet where is the best place to mount it. I really just use the truck as towning truck and do not use it so often and will be one of the candidates forgeting the plug in, so this automatic plug is perfect for me!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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do not use it so often and will be one of the candidates forgeting the plug in, so this automatic plug is perfect for me!
I had 50ft of cord in my drive last night coming from under the garage door........man I felt like a dumb a$$ cause 5 minutes before I left I unplugged the cord in the garage
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Off topic a little but this thread reminds me of the time I was flagged down by a guy. I rolled my window down and he said I was draging a line behind me. I pulled over and it was my dog's leash, thank god my dog was inside the cab with me!!!!!!!!
 
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