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04-15-2021, 05:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: K
Trailer: C
Iowa
Posts: 327
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7-way connector zip tie replacement?
I've been trying to find a spare zip tie that holds the Casita's 7-way connector in the vehicle's trailer receptacle. I think it is a Nylon adjustable zip tie. I can't find them anywhere on the internet, I'm not even sure what they are officially called. I wanted to get a spare one in case anything happens to the original. Or do people replace them with something else? It just helps keep the plug in.
It's the lower one in the attached picture.
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04-15-2021, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Boler 13 ft / Casita FD
Posts: 2,038
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I had my plug fall out of my tow vehicle on my cross country trip and only way i knew was i saw that the electric break light went out so pulling over on highway i pluged back in and wrapped a small bungi cord around plug and then around plug receptical and it lasted the remaining 4000 miles and I still use this practice today.
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04-15-2021, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
Posts: 4,500
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Yes ; LHC sold them in the past
LHC = Little House Customs
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04-15-2021, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Name: K
Trailer: C
Iowa
Posts: 327
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steve dunham
Yes ; LHC sold them in the past
LHC = Little House Customs
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Ah, its called a "multiclamp", never would have guessed that. They are also on Amazon from Camco. Thanks!
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04-16-2021, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Larry
Trailer: Casita17'Spirit Deluxe (aka: Tweaker's Casita)
Southwest Ohio
Posts: 317
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Multi Clamp
I use the multi clamp on my 7-way connector. However, they do tend to wear out.
Menards has it as a discontinued item for $1.59 (one at the IOWA CITY, IA store and two at the BALLWIN, MO store).
Amazon has it for $6.10.
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04-16-2021, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Escape 21 & Jeep GC 5.7 (Previous 2012 Casita FD17 & 2010 Audi Q5)
Puget Sound, WA
Posts: 1,775
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I had one of those with the Casita and really liked it. However, I see now you can get 100 reusable 12-inch zip-ties for about $10.
https://www.amazon.com/Releasable-Re...8596341&sr=8-3
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04-21-2021, 05:51 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Tony
Trailer: Scamp
Ohio
Posts: 179
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Reusable zip ties? Brilliant!
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04-22-2021, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2000 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 728
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Isn't there a latch on the lid of the tow vehicle side of the connector that is supposed to keep the cord from falling out?
--Dan Meyer
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04-22-2021, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Lynn
Trailer: '06 Scamp 16
Rochester, New York
Posts: 285
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Yes, there's a latch, but mine has a tendency to bounce up and let the plug pull out. I've been using a small bungee cord wrapped around to solve the problem.
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04-22-2021, 04:43 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Sergey
Trailer: 2014 Scamp 16 layout 4, 2018 Winnebago Revel 4x4
SW Florida
Posts: 850
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The 7 pin connector doesn't need any zip ties to be in place...
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Sergey
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04-22-2021, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
Posts: 4,500
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We’ve had our 7 pin connector come loose on several occasions, once when towing in the mountains . I now use a multi clamp , if that’s the belt and suspenders approach , so be it . I would rather be safe then sorry
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04-22-2021, 05:33 PM
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Junior Member
Name: A
Trailer: Escape
California
Posts: 18
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Mine's a little loose too, so I use one of those rubber reusable twist ties.
https://www.niteize.com/product/Gear-Tie-18.asp
They too eventually get pretty beat up, but work well.
How easy is it to put on the Camco one? I might give one a try.
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04-23-2021, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 2008 Casita 17' SD
Washington
Posts: 1,993
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I have a small 1" wide yellow nylon web strap with male/female Velcro strips on it that I wrap around my Bargman 7-Pin plug when the trailer is plugged in to the truck. I used to use one of those "multi clamp" gizmos, but I found them to be a total major PITA to hook up and take off. The Velcro strap is a two-second operation and adjusts to be tight around the Bargman plug lid and the trailer's female plug when inserted. So much easier than that "multi clamp" thing. I've had it for many years now. I originally bought it a long time ago at our local West Marine store. It was originally designed as a wire bundling wrap for coiling up excess shore power cords to keep them neat and orderly. Works great, and always has. I'm spoiled with it, and I'd never go back to those "multi clamp'" things.
This isn't the exact one that I have, but it's a close cousin. In fact, if I ever had to reorder one, I'd probably go with this package. Cheap enough and handy for a lot of stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...CLHZDYA7&psc=1
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04-24-2021, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Escape 21 & Jeep GC 5.7 (Previous 2012 Casita FD17 & 2010 Audi Q5)
Puget Sound, WA
Posts: 1,775
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Personally, I prefer to lash things together with 100% Oregon Tilth-certified 100% organic Egyptian cotton cording lovingly hand-fabricated into a monkey's fist.
In fact, the use of plastic "rope" products made from the industrially-processed remains of long-dead creatures is so completely abhorrent, I haven't the words to describe it.
Don't even get me started on elastic.
Just to be clear, if you are doing anything different, it's crap.
And, you're welcome.
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~ “What the human being is best at doing is interpreting all new information so that their prior conclusions remain intact.” Warren Buffett ~
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04-25-2021, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 2008 Casita 17' SD
Washington
Posts: 1,993
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Did you just finish smoking a bowl Mike?
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04-25-2021, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Escape 21 & Jeep GC 5.7 (Previous 2012 Casita FD17 & 2010 Audi Q5)
Puget Sound, WA
Posts: 1,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Casita Greg
Did you just finish smoking a bowl Mike?
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How would I even remember?
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~ “It’s absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” Oscar Wilde ~
~ “What the human being is best at doing is interpreting all new information so that their prior conclusions remain intact.” Warren Buffett ~
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04-25-2021, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Name: CalCop
Trailer: Casita
California
Posts: 220
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Thanks to the both of you for a great chuckle.
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04-28-2021, 12:35 PM
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Member
Name: Peter
Trailer: Casita
Oregon
Posts: 32
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Simple, effective, long-lasting solution
Yes; the 7-pin connectors fall out as evidenced by the number of people who report it happened to them. Add me to that list. I was on a smooth paved freeway when a passing car alerted me to my dragging cord.
The multi clamp works perfectly. It simply stays on the cord when you unplug so you never have to look for it. Once you are used to its correct position you can attach it without looking or crawling under the vehicle.
They never let go, last for years, and cost less than ten dollars. What other problems are people having?
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