As we observe National Fire Prevention Week from October 6th to the 12th, it’s crucial to highlight one often-overlooked source of fire hazards: shore power connections for RVs and boats. Every year, thousands of fires are caused by faulty or outdated electrical systems, including shore power ... Views: 105
After the year we’ve had, it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to starting fresh in 2021. Why not set some new year’s resolutions in all aspects of your life, even boating!
If you’re an avid boater like us, check out our recommendations for resolutions heading into the new ... Views: 384
After the year we’ve had, it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to starting fresh in 2021. Why not set some new year’s resolutions in all aspects of your life, even boating!
If you’re an avid boater like us, check out our recommendations for resolutions heading into the new ... Views: 308
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR RVERS
Can you believe the new year is just a few short days away? As we wrap up this crazy year and look forward to a fresh start in 2021, we all begin to set our intentions and resolutions. Aside from thinking of ways to enhance your lifestyle and family, why not ... Views: 318
As summer draws near, many boaters are planning overnight cruises. To sleep comfortably, they’ll rely on factory installed or portable air conditioners. These appliances, however, can put tremendous electrical loads on outdated, twist-type shore power electrical connections, leaving owners ... Views: 348
With Spring finally here, it’s time for many boaters to hit the water!
As you take your boat out of winter storage, be sure to follow our tips for preparing your boat for a safe season ahead:
1. Check belts, cables, and hoses as they can become brittle and may crack during winter ... Views: 365
As the vibrant days of summer begin to fade, it’s time to turn our attention to the cooler months ahead. For boat and RV owners, fall is the perfect time to certify that your shore power system is in peak shape.
Proper maintenance during this transitional season not only prolongs the life of ... Views: 141
For boat owners with shore power connections, the part that’s the biggest potential problem is the easiest to change: an outdated twist-type connector. With a Retrofit Kit from SmartPlug Systems,it’s fast and simple to upgrade to the safest and most thoroughly modern 30A or 50A marine power ... Views: 375
For boat owners with shore power connections, the part that’s the biggest potential problem is the easiest to change: an outdated twist-type connector. With a Retrofit Kit from SmartPlug Systems,it’s fast and simple to upgrade to the safest and most thoroughly modern 30A or 50A marine power ... Views: 300
RETROFIT WITH A SMARTPLUG TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND SAVE MONEY
For boat owners with shore power connections, the part that’s the biggest potential problem is the easiest to change: an outdated twist-type connector. With a Retrofit Kit from SmartPlug Systems,it’s fast and simple to upgrade to the ... Views: 282
As of July 1, 2021, SmartPlug is implementing a reverse polarity feature in all RV Cordsets. This feature will include a series of light codes that will let the consumer know the condition of the power coming from the campsite power pedestal (see images below).
Reverse polarity is a safety ... Views: 441
30 Amp SmartPlug Female Receptacle, 125V
Mechanical Locking System–Each receptacle incorporates a spring-loaded lock for a secure connection.
Weather Resistant Seal-Multi-fin silicone gaskets installed in the inlet cover and the plug body eliminates moisture penetration.
Ease of Use – ... Views: 255
30 Amp SmartPlug Female Receptacle, 125V
Mechanical Locking System–Each receptacle incorporates a spring-loaded lock for a secure connection.
Weather Resistant Seal-Multi-fin silicone gaskets installed in the inlet cover and the plug body eliminates moisture penetration.
Ease of Use – ... Views: 297
SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the recreational and commercial marine, RV and specialty vehicle markets, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global VP of Sales and Marketing. He joins the company during a transitional period as ... Views: 357
SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the recreational and commercial marine, RV and specialty vehicle markets, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global VP of Sales and Marketing. He joins the company during a transitional period as ... Views: 360
SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the recreational and commercial marine, RV and specialty vehicle markets, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global VP of Sales and Marketing. He joins the company during a transitional period as ... Views: 268
RV DESTINATIONS FOR WINTER
While most people may think the Winter season calls for closing up your RV, it can actually be a great time to take a trip. You can use your RV to escape to warmer weather this winter season.
Here are SmartPlug’s “coolest” winter RV destinations:
Myrtle Beach, ... Views: 587
RV Electrical Connectors Bring It On Mother Nature, SmartPlug Is Ready
Mother Nature and RVers don’t always see eye-to-eye, especially when it comes to cold weather. But with SmartPlugSystems onboard, she can bring on her worst and not affect the safe flow of electricity to the RV, nor dampen ... Views: 681
Summer is in full swing! It’s the season of RV adventures, camping and cookouts.
At SmartPlug, we’re all about safety. We thought it’d be the perfect time to share some safety tips before you head out on your next excursion.
Mike Sokol is the nation’s leading authority on RV electricity. ... Views: 388
Adventure season is here! For many RVers, the season is just beginning and it’s the perfect time to do a routine check on your camper. Before you head out, be sure to follow along with this handy checklist to avoid problems on the road:
Do A Safety Check– Do you have smoke detectors, carbon ... Views: 278
With so much information and opinions available on the internet these days, it’s hard to differentiate if what you’re reading is accurate and helpful. As avid RV enthusiasts for many years, we’re here to bust some popular RV travel myths.
If you’re a rookie RVer, you’ll want to check out the ... Views: 338
RVING THIS WINTER? HERE’S HOW TO STAY WARM
Cold weather and beautiful snowy sights are finally here. RVing with a stunning snow-blanketed view can bring you peace and serenity like no other. Traveling with the cold calls for careful planning to keep you warm during your overnight stays. Any ... Views: 316
HOW TO INSPECT AN OUTLET
Faulty shore power connections are one of the leading causes of marine fires. It’s important to always keep a close eye on the condition of your connections and to take the necessary safety precautions.
Do A Safety Check Often
It’s time to update and replace ... Views: 540
Smart OEMs are constantly looking for products and features that provide them with a competitive edge and encourage sales of boats. The shore power solution from SmartPlug Systems is available in 30A 125V or 50A 125/250V. These plug-and-play components have a great cost-benefit ratio for both ... Views: 333
The SmartPlug Combo Kit includes a SmartPlug Inlet and Connector offers superior performance and ease of use.
- Eliminates Overheating – Increased pin & clip surface area greatly improves electrical conductivity during high amperage demand.
- Ease of Use – No twist required, the unique plug ... Views: 407
The SmartPlug Combo Kit includes a SmartPlug Inlet and Connector offers superior performance and ease of use.
Eliminates Overheating – Increased pin & clip surface area greatly improves electrical conductivity during high amperage demand.
Ease of Use – No twist required, the unique plug body ... Views: 320
Eliminates Overheating – Increased pin & clip surface area greatly improves electrical conductivity during high amperage demand.
Ease of Use – No twist required, the unique plug body shape and push-in design means it only goes in the right way every time-even in the dark!
Multi-Point ... Views: 351
Smart Plug Systems is a privately held manufacturing firm specializing in power delivery systems. It was founded in 2007 and is located in Seattle, WA. Its flagship product, the SmartPlug, is a patented device positioned to replace the current power delivery system for RV’s, Boats, and a variety ... Views: 396
The SmartPlug cordset provides a complete weatherproof power solution. The cordset includes the SmartPlug connector for the RV Side and an RV Park Power connector for the power pedestal.
Multi -Point Locking System – Side clips lock the plug body securely into the inlet which eliminates any ... Views: 316
Did You Know?! Our SmartPlug cordsets use Tinned Copper Wire for ultimate protection against corrosion. Just as conductive as bare copper wire, tinned copper wire can last up to 10 TIMES as long. We’ll further explore why copper is tinned for marine product use, the benefits, as well as some ... Views: 388
Did You Know?! Our SmartPlug cordsets use Tinned Copper Wire for ultimate protection against corrosion. Just as conductive as bare copper wire, tinned copper wire can last up to 10 TIMES as long. We’ll further explore why copper is tinned for marine product use, the benefits, as well as some ... Views: 355
Did You Know?! Our SmartPlug cordsets use Tinned Copper Wire for ultimate protection against corrosion. Just as conductive as bare copper wire, tinned copper wire can last up to 10 TIMES as long. We’ll further explore why copper is tinned for marine product use, the benefits, as well as some ... Views: 425
SMARTPLUG DEBUTS ELCI SENSORS AND BREAKERS
We’re excited to announce our new line of 30 and 50 Amp ELCI sensors and breakers. This new family of products provides (Equipment Leakage), Ground Fault sensing for the entire boat. The sensor operates in tandem with a calibrated breaker and meets ... Views: 399
When walking through a marina, seeing distinctive SmartPlug orange cables indicates boat owners that are savvy about shore power safety. But some prefer that their electrical cords blend in with the boat deck or dock surfaces. For them, there’s the new 30A/125V White Cordset. It has all the ... Views: 336
When walking through a marina, seeing distinctive SmartPlug orange cables indicates boat owners that are savvy about shore power safety. But some prefer that their electrical cords blend in with the boat deck or dock surfaces. For them, there’s the new 30A/125V White Cordset. It has all the ... Views: 371
Eliminates Overheating – Increased pin & clip surface area greatly improves electrical conductivity during high amperage demand.
Ease of Use – No twist required, the unique plug body shape and push-in design means it only goes in the right way every time – even in the dark!
Multi-Point ... Views: 364
Power and fault status indicators
Provides identification of a ground fault vs. short circuit trip
Chemical and UV resistant enclosure
Trip level of sensing device Views: 433
SMARTPLUG EXPANDS ITS MARKETING TEAM
SmartPlug Systems, leading manufacturer of safety-focused power delivery products for boats, RVs and specialty vehicles, has hired Roger Dillon for its newly created marketing coordinator position. Ron Bailey, global VP of sales and marketing, made the ... Views: 270
SmartPlug Systems, leading manufacturer of safety-focused power delivery products for boats, RVs and specialty vehicles, has hired Roger Dillon for its newly created marketing coordinator position. Ron Bailey, global VP of sales and marketing, made the announcement.
Dillon is taking on much ... Views: 302
We love seeing how our customers use their SmartPlug. It is such a rewarding experience to hear feedback and know we’ve made someone’s RV experience safer and easier.
We’re excited to share an awesome van designed by Nomad Vanz that features SmartPlug!
Introducing the latest Nomad Vanz ... Views: 326
SMARTPLUG FEATURED ON NOMAD VANZ
We love seeing how our customers use their SmartPlug. It is such a rewarding experience to hear feedback and know we’ve made someone’s RV experience safer and easier.
We’re excited to share an awesome van designed by Nomad Vanz that features ... Views: 445
Mechanical Locking System – Each receptacle incorporates a spring-loaded lock for a secure connection
Weather Resistant Seal – Multi-fin silicone gaskets installed in the inlet cover and the plug body eliminates moisture penetration
Ease of Use – Locks into the edge of the Smart Plug mounting ... Views: 387
- Mechanical Locking System – Each receptacle incorporates a spring-loaded lock for a secure connection
- Weather Resistant Seal – Multi-fin silicone gaskets installed in the inlet cover and the plug body eliminates moisture penetration
- Ease of Use – Locks into the edge of the Smart Plug ... Views: 311
- Mechanical Locking System – Each receptacle incorporates a spring-loaded lock for a secure connection
- Weather Resistant Seal – Multi-fin silicone gaskets installed in the inlet cover and the plug body eliminates moisture penetration
- Ease of Use – Locks into the edge of the Smart Plug ... Views: 338
- Mechanical Locking System – Each receptacle incorporates a spring-loaded lock for a secure connection
- Weather Resistant Seal – Multi-fin silicone gaskets installed in the inlet cover and the plug body eliminates moisture penetration
- Ease of Use – Locks into the edge of the Smart Plug ... Views: 360
Eliminates Overheating – Increased pin & clip surface area greatly improves electrical conductivity during high amperage demand.
Ease of Use – No twist required, the unique plug body shape and push-in design means it only goes in the right way every time-even in the dark!
Multi-Point ... Views: 340
Eliminates Overheating – Increased pin & clip surface area greatly improves electrical conductivity during high amperage demand.
Ease of Use – No twist required, the unique plug body shape and push-in design means it only goes in the right way every time-even in the dark!
Multi-Point ... Views: 403
At SmartPlug, our goal was to not only create a safe and secure electrical connection system, but we wanted to make sure it was easy to install and use as well. Hearing from our happy customers means we’re doing our job right!
Thanks to Roger for sharing his shore power installation review! ... Views: 425
SmartPlug Is The New Industry Standard
1. 20x more electrical contact than the old twist type connector
2. Multi-point locking system
3. Solid sleeve connection
4. Triple weatherproof seals
The SmartPlug is a revolutionary shore power system designed to replace the outdated and ... Views: 266
SMARTPLUG LAUNCHES ELCI/BREAKER COMBINATION
SmartPlug Systems’ new Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter provides boat owners with another layer of electrical safety. It shuts down shore power if current leakage is detected. This eliminates potential problems such as dangerous electricity in ... Views: 465