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S-280 Electrical Shelter Plug Connection

10Lugger

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Curious if anyone has knowledge where I can source the external plug connection for my latest S-280. I am doing minimal remodeling inside to serve as a construction trailer. I can utilize one of two plugs, four prong 400WYE or ideally the larger 115V 60 cycles for my interior power leads.

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JR
 

10Lugger

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Can you read the specs on the receptacle? If you can identify what model / mfg the receptacle is you should be able to identify the correct plug.
Thanks for the response. I've looked for markings, however I might need to uninstall it to see anything substantial. There is only random space
Can you read the specs on the receptacle? If you can identify what model / mfg the receptacle is you should be able to identify the correct plug.
It's an ARC-Trol three prong. I have searched for the item number RPE 033-240p with no luck. Looks like it might be easier to put in an RV plug, I just like the design and military speced attachments are far superior.
 

FloridaAKM

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I found all the connectors that fit my S-280 from fellow collectors for the main power, but the a/c connectors were removed from the wiring system internally during demil. There is a company that stocks these milspec connectors, but they are not cheap by any means. Amphenol is the manufacturer & Digi-Key Electronics is the dealer.

There was a lot of research required, but I got it right & Digi-Key delivered the correct plug assembly which fit my a/c perfectly. You have to do your homework to match the connectors & if you do it right, you will have the correct connector.

My recollection was that the complete connector in several packages cost $65.00 shipped, but was worth it. What really bothered me was that I used to buy Gov Liquidation items & could bid on triwalls of used government wiring & connector systems cheap, but the catch was if you won them in the auction you HAD to cut them up & destroy them to get them off base. A $250 auction could win you $25 to $50k worth of wiring harnesses & Amphenol connectors, but you had to destroy them by crushing & cutting them up.
 

10Lugger

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White Post, VA
I found all the connectors that fit my S-280 from fellow collectors for the main power, but the a/c connectors were removed from the wiring system internally during demil. There is a company that stocks these milspec connectors, but they are not cheap by any means. Amphenol is the manufacturer & Digi-Key Electronics is the dealer.

There was a lot of research required, but I got it right & Digi-Key delivered the correct plug assembly which fit my a/c perfectly. You have to do your homework to match the connectors & if you do it right, you will have the correct connector.

My recollection was that the complete connector in several packages cost $65.00 shipped, but was worth it. What really bothered me was that I used to buy Gov Liquidation items & could bid on triwalls of used government wiring & connector systems cheap, but the catch was if you won them in the auction you HAD to cut them up & destroy them to get them off base. A $250 auction could win you $25 to $50k worth of wiring harnesses & Amphenol connectors, but you had to destroy them by crushing & cutting them up.
Thanks for the leads. I've spent several hours learning and looking.
It's a shame you have to destroy useful goods, I remember those auctions.
 

FloridaAKM

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I bought a lot of stuff from Gov Liquidation, but I never bid on anything that had a demil code that required destruction before removing the equipment from the base. To me, that is insanity.
 

Karl kostman

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10lugger its raining out right now but I may have one of these in my shop from the 280 I used to own I will look in the morning and if I have one you are sure welcome to it!
Email me at KKfargo@gmail.com and I will let you know what I find.
Karl
 
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