Upgrade to Electric cord reel - suggestions wanted.

[Deepseated]

Well I am happy the original question was asked, keen eye Tom! I was unaware of this transfer switch issue, and currently running the same IOTA unit. Just ordered a WFCO T57 switch from Amazon for 178.00.

[Rikadoo]

So your electric bay is same as my HR i was waiting to find something that might fit, however as it stands, without modifying the cabnit it just doesnt look feasible, please let me know if an how when you do.

[MyronTruex]

Rik, it looks like you would have room. Where is the access hole at the bottom?  I can envision making a bracket to mount the reel along the left wall The bracket would be a large L-shaped thing and doing so you may be able to use it.

I can take measurements but that hole looks like the one on my Endeavor. 2008 model. The original owner either bought it without that option or removed the reel because of a problem. 

In any case, those that replace or install a reel should consider the deck plates that have the small elongated wheels. Reeling it in and out is much easier with the lack of friction. I changed mine out years ago and do make sure you have the cable come off the top versus the bottom as mine was installed. The friction of going through a deck plate without wheels was substantial. It rolls right off now and comes back in without a whine. I can wrap a clean rag loosely around the cable as it is retracted. 

19 hours ago, Gary 05 AMB DST said:

Myron, not nitpicking. You said the photos were your 2007 electrical bay, but you sign as a 2008 HR Endeavor. Your electrical bay doesn't look like mine. My 2005 Ambassador that was the first year for the 8 air bag suspension for the Ambassador. It was built on the 2004, 8 air bag Roadmaster (Endeavor) platform that was carried over to 2005. I don't know when that platform was upgraded for a newer, upgraded platform. Was 2007 the last year for this platform and your 2008 was the first year for an improved platform? That is how I compare my motorhome to the postings on the site. As for the transfer switch, I just want the easiest switch to install. I try to keep everything ASAP (As Simple As Possible).  WHEW!

Gary 05 AMB DST

 

 

Thanks Myron, This is just what I was looking for. Thank You!  Disregard my previous post. You made it ASAP!

Gary 05 AMB DST

Picky picky, and good eyes. I have no excuse for claiming the picture is of a 2007. Too many electrons running around my brain. It is a 2008 of course but the 2007's look just like it I believe. 

[Gary 05 AMB DST]

1 hour ago, myrontruex said:

Rik, it looks like you would have room. Where is the access hole at the bottom?  I can envision making a bracket to mount the reel along the left wall The bracket would be a large L-shaped thing and doing so you may be able to use it.

I can take measurements but that hole looks like the one on my Endeavor. 2008 model. The original owner either bought it without that option or removed the reel because of a problem. 

In any case, those that replace or install a reel should consider the deck plates that have the small elongated wheels. Reeling it in and out is much easier with the lack of friction. I changed mine out years ago and do make sure you have the cable come off the top versus the bottom as mine was installed. The friction of going through a deck plate without wheels was substantial. It rolls right off now and comes back in without a whine. I can wrap a clean rag loosely around the cable as it is retracted. 

Picky picky, and good eyes. I have no excuse for claiming the picture is of a 2007. Too many electrons running around my brain. It is a 2008 of course but the 2007's look just like it I believe. 

Thanks for understanding.

Gary 05 AMB DST