NOCO GCP1 15 Amp AC Port Plug, 125 Volt Power Inlet Socket, and Waterproof Electrical Outlet Receptacle Box with 16-Inch Integrated Outdoor Extension Cord

The pros are It's a neat idea to use the NOCO AC Port Plug. Beautifully crafted, it looks like it would last for a long time. I found the installation process to be fairly straightforward. The system seems to work pretty well. In fact, installing a large round extension cord socket really wasn't a problem as many others have reported. I have plenty of space for my industrial grade 3-inch floppy disk drive in the housing Adding a third prong to a Leviton extension cord. I found it to be very comfortable The cons are Typical construction of the wall of enclosed trailers consists of a thin sheet of aluminum 011 in*) over square or rectangular steel tubing (1in*) with a plywood finish (1/4 to 3/8 in*) inside. Although the housing of the NOCO is designed to fit completely through the wall cavity, the cord sticks out of the back of it at an odd angle somewhere between the inside of the wall cavity and the inside of the finished To process the 2in dia hole, you will have to make an additional cut to allow for the cord at the exit of There was a better way to do this. There is then an offset in the screws with respect to the circular perimeter such that only one screw can pass through a single steel 'stud' within, leaving the other two screws to pass through only A sheet of aluminum measuring . 031in thick. This isn't a holding power. A second problem is the fact that the two screws that hold thin sheet metal appear to be subjected to considerable stress when pulling an extension cord. My preference would be to have an interior support so all three screws could bite into solid wood. Additionally, while the rubber cover fits well when closed, a very thin safety strap made of the same rubber is necessary to keep it in place. Considering how thin the cover is, I can't see it taking much serious abuse. This is a utility trailer, so I use this plug every time I use it. Second, the rubber cover doesn't provide any useful protection to the extension cord plug when it's raining. Over time, the cover just falls to one side, leaving the electrically-operated box exposed A hot topic It is very important to get wet while using the plug. As soon as I take everything down, I first disconnect the source end of the cord so the trailer end will not be hot when removing the connector. When it's being used, I am not sure if it is truly waterproof. The idea is still appealing to me in general. The cover isn't very durable and it doesn't look like it will last very long when used. However, it looks nice when used and it doesn't offer protection from rain. The same can be said about the other items on my trailer, because it's not as sturdy as the rest. Typically, RVs and boats use threaded ring type receptacles and plugs, although I may switch to that receptacle and plug for my personal needs. They all have a screw ring for attaching them to a screw, and a cover for storing them in a cabinet when not in use. While they may be more expensive, I think that they would be more durable and useful for my purposes. Thanks a lot! Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.

Ryker Riley

| Dec 18, 2020

I was able to connect to my 3 devices with no problems On my older Procraft boat I have a dual bank battery charger. I was previously having to climb up on my boat, lift a cover in the stern to reach the plug end and feel for it in a difficult to see location to connect the plug end to an extension cord to recharge the batteries prior to installing this. A perfect fit could be found with this part in the same hole next to the passenger seat where the original port plug was found. It had been connected to a battery charger that stopped operating before I purchased the boat, so I removed it prior to purchase. In order to make sure the new port plug could be used, I used a rotary tool to ream out the fiberglass hole slightly. In order to secure this port plug to the fiberglass with the included screws, I had to drill 3 new holes. However, it was very simple My charger cord was placed in the battery compartment, then routed up around the gas tank to the port plug hole to connect to the new port plug. It was the most difficult part of the whole process. It didn't come easy, but with a few trys and the extra set of eyes from my wife to help guide me, I got it As soon as I followed the directions for connecting the charger cord to the port plug, I made a loose knot on the cords to reduce the chances of the connectors coming loose while in use. Getting the extension cord to connect to the battery charger is now a breeze!.

Miracle Barrett

| Jul 27, 2021

In my long history, I have had the habit of making things way more complex than they need to be.

I only needed power to run a battery tender in the shed over the winter to operate my mower. It is 12 feet from the garage to the shed. My first thoughts were trenching, panel boards, and #6 UF cable - and it didn't take long for me to begin planning all of these things. Because I might need to operate a who knows what out there (12 feet from the garage) and it might come in handy. I want you to stop right now.
Here is this gadget to help you out To install the extension cord, drill a 2" hole, apply some silicone around the hole, install three screws, and plug the extension cord into the outdoor outlet. You can walk away after recharging the battery with the battery tender and closing the door. It is done. The unit is well-made and well-packaged (the manufacturer). The unit appears to be good quality. This solution is easy, economical, and functional and can be used for many different purposes.

Kendall Kim

| Nov 09, 2020

Excellent service from NOCO as usual. As well as powering my 16 foot Scamp fiberglass trailer, I use this unit as an input. Though the cable is only 16 gauge, it's only 1 foot long, so even though you may worry about the amp handling capacity, it's still perfectly fine. You can therefore use it with 20 amps on it without any issues. Is that what it is rated for? Not at all. Do I need to test it for heat by running it for an hour at 20 amps? Is that true. There were few places where the ambient temperature exceeded 50 degrees. A thermometer guided by IR laser was used to measure the temperature. In my case, I use my little IG800W generator with my Renogy 400 watt solar system to augment it. I need it to do everything I need it to do. And I'm paying WAY less than I would with In addition to not having to carry around that massive and heavy 30 amp cable, there is another benefit. A trailer with this much power would never have been necessary for me.

Quinn Harmon

| Aug 16, 2020

A long cable makes it possible to connect the charger to the cable. It looks beautiful when installed and keeps water from getting in. It is recommended to put just a bit of clear silicone around the hole before screwing it in place just to prevent water from leaking in. However, you do not need to do it since the hole already has.

Deandre Juarez

| Apr 09, 2021