S-280 Electrical Shelter Plug Connection

[10Lugger]

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.

Any help would be appreciated.

JR

 

[glcaines]

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.

 

[10Lugger]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[papakb]

How hard did you search?

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/wiring-devices-and-connectivity/crouse-hinds/catalog-pages/crouse-hinds-arktrol-rpc-rpe-power-connectors-catalog-page.pdf

 

[G744]

Mouser electronics might be a good buy as well.

DG

 

[FloridaAKM]

Hard enough to find it after researching the male end of the connector in the a/c & matching it to the connector needed! The price was high, but the connector was necessary!

 

[Karl kostman]

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