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Camco 55255 Power Grip 50 Amp Male Replacement Plug - NEMA 14-50P, 125/250V Shore Power

Camco 55255 Power Grip 50 amp male NEMA 14-50P replacement plug for RV shore power cord repair, shown with molded grip handle
Camco Power Grip Replacement Plug - 50 Amp Male
 
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Camco50 Amp / 125-250VNEMA 14-50PCamco 55255 Power Grip 50 Amp Male Replacement Plug

A burned, cracked, or loose 50 amp plug is a safety hazard and a campground frustration. The Camco Power Grip 55255 gives you a factory-quality NEMA 14-50P male connector with a patented ergonomic handle -- so you can repair your shore cord and get back to using your pedestal outlet without struggling to grip a heavy cord end with your bare hand.

Rebuild Your 50 Amp Shore Cord the Right Way

The 50 amp shore cord takes more abuse than almost any other component on your rig. Repeated plugging and unplugging, heat cycling, accidental kinking at the plug end, and plain old weather degradation all take a toll on the plug itself. When the housing cracks, the blades loosen, or the cord grip fails, the rest of the cable is often perfectly fine -- and replacing just the plug end is straightforward for anyone comfortable working with 50 amp wiring.

Camco's 55255 is a direct NEMA 14-50P male replacement designed specifically for this repair. The four terminal positions -- two hots (X and Y), neutral (W), and ground (G) -- accept the conductors of standard 4-wire 50 amp RV cord. The housing includes a built-in strain relief clamp that locks around the cord jacket, protecting the terminals from pull-out stress every time you disconnect from the pedestal.

Power Grip Handle

Patented molded ergonomic handle makes it easier to plug into and pull out of a 50 amp pedestal outlet, especially useful with stiff or heavy-gauge cords.

NEMA 14-50P Configuration

Standard 50 amp, 125/250V, 4-wire plug configuration compatible with NEMA 14-50R receptacles found at campgrounds and RV parks nationwide.

Cord Strain Relief

Integrated cord clamp secures the cable jacket inside the housing, keeping terminal connections stress-free even with repeated connect/disconnect cycles.

Repair or Custom Build

Works for repairing existing 50 amp shore cords or building custom 50 amp pigtails, adapters, and extension ends from raw cable stock.

Ergonomic Advantage: The Power Grip handle is significantly wider and more contoured than a standard plug body. If you have limited grip strength or regularly deal with stiff campground outlets, this handle makes a noticeable difference in day-to-day use.

Correct Wire Identification is Critical

A 50 amp RV cord uses 4-wire cable: two hot legs (typically black and red, labeled X and Y on the plug), one neutral (white, labeled W), and one ground (green, labeled G). The terminal positions inside the 14-50P housing are physically keyed, but you must land the correct conductor on the correct terminal.

Heads Up -- 50 Amp Wiring: This is a 125/250 volt, dual-hot-leg connection. Incorrect wiring can damage your RV's electrical system or create a serious shock hazard. If you are not confident identifying and landing 4-wire 50 amp conductors, have a licensed electrician or RV technician perform the installation. Always work with the cord completely unplugged and de-energized.

Common Use Cases

  • Replacing a heat-damaged, cracked, or loose 50 amp plug on an existing RV shore power cord.
  • Fabricating a custom 50 amp extension cord or pigtail from bulk cable.
  • Carrying as a spare for emergency plug repairs at the campground.
  • Upgrading a bare-body plug to the Power Grip style for easier daily use.
What Is Included: One (1) Camco 55255 Power Grip 50 amp male replacement plug body with integrated strain relief clamp. Cable and conductors are NOT included. This is the plug housing and terminals only -- your existing cord or new bulk cable attaches to it during installation.
Installation Tips:
  • Cut the cord end cleanly and square before stripping conductors.
  • Strip each conductor to the length specified by the terminal screw depth -- typically 3/4 inch.
  • Tighten terminal screws firmly; loose connections at 50 amps generate heat and are a fire risk.
  • Seat the cord jacket fully into the strain relief clamp before tightening -- the clamp must grip the jacket, not the conductors.
  • Inspect the finished plug before use: no exposed copper, housing closes fully, no conductor movement at the terminals.

Electrical Specifications

Amperage Rating50 amps
Voltage Rating125/250V AC
NEMA Configuration14-50P (male plug)
Wire Positions4 -- X hot, Y hot, W neutral, G ground
Wiring Type4-wire, dual hot leg shore power

Compatibility and Fitment

Mates WithNEMA 14-50R receptacles (standard 50A campground outlets)
Cable TypeStandard 4-conductor 50 amp RV shore power cable
ApplicationClass A motorhomes, 5th wheels, and travel trailers wired for 50 amp service
ReplacesWorn or damaged OEM 14-50P male plug ends on RV shore cords

Product Identification

ManufacturerCamco
Part Number55255
Vendor Part #CMC55255
UPC014717552554
SKU55-8578
Product LinePower Grip

What Is in the Box

Included1x Camco 55255 Power Grip 50A male replacement plug (housing, terminals, strain relief)
Not IncludedShore power cable, conductors, tools
Important Information
  • This plug operates at 125/250 volts, 50 amps -- a dual hot-leg shore power configuration. Improper wiring is a fire and electrocution hazard.
  • Always de-energize and physically unplug the cord before performing any work on the plug end.
  • Land conductors on the correct terminals: X and Y for hot legs, W for neutral, G for ground. Do not swap hot and neutral.
  • The strain relief clamp must grip the cord jacket -- not bare conductors -- to provide effective pull protection.
  • This plug is rated for use on 50 amp RV shore power cords only. Do not use on systems requiring a different NEMA configuration.
  • If you are not experienced with 50 amp wiring, have a qualified electrician or RV service technician perform the installation.


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