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Towing Receptacle
The last time towing, I noticed the plastic cover for the six-pin receptacle had broken. If I recall correctly, the cover also helps to hold the plug in place. Where can a new one be purchased?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Towing Receptacle
Reply #1
Plastic cover broken? All of the ones I've used were metal, have not seen any other. Perhaps a change-out is needed? Trailer Supply, et al.

Yes, under the cover there is (or should be) a protrusion that keeps the plug seated in place.   ;) 
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
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Re: Towing Receptacle
Reply #3
Plastic cover broken? All of the ones I've used were metal, have not seen any other. Perhaps a change-out is needed? Trailer Supply, et al.

Yes, under the cover there is (or should be) a protrusion that keeps the plug seated in place.   ;) 

Yeah, the folks that installed my towing setup used plastic. I guess it was only a matter of time before it broke. Thanks, Steve!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Towing Receptacle
Reply #4
Greg …
Message me your mailing address and I’ll send you a new Blue Ox receptacle (no cost of course) when we return home next week.

Wow, very generous of you Ed! Let me at least pay for shipping, though!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264


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Reply #6
Thanks for the links, Larry!  I'm not sure why folks would choose plastic over metal.  ???
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Towing Receptacle
Reply #7
Greg, the one I’m sending to you looks just like the plastic one Larry mentioned except it has a Blue Ox logo on it.  It’s just like the one I installed on our LD and it has worked just fine for the last 5 years.  Btw, shipping costs should be minimal and it’s on us.

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Reply #8
Thank you, Ed!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

 
Re: Towing Receptacle
Reply #9
Got the new receptacle installed on the Forester,  just need to test it now.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264