Winnebago RV power cord cover

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Texas is notorious for its venomous wildlife, including scorpions, spiders, rodents, and snakes that have a special affinity for making themselves at home in RV power cord storage compartments. As long as the cord is safely stored inside the compartment with the OEM supplied cover securely closed, no issues arise. But when parked at a campsite with the cord exiting through the hole in the bottom of the compartment, the situation changes dramatically. Without any obstacles to deter them, critters can freely enter and make themselves cozy. I should know; I've been on the receiving end of this phenomenon myself. A medium-sized rattlesnake caught me off guard when I opened the side access door to stow the power cord. The experience was a stark reminder that even small gaps can be exploited by unwanted visitors like scorpions and spiders. Fortunately, there's an easy solution to this problem: simply wrapping the cord with a small piece of paper towel before storing it in the compartment renders it critter-proof. It may seem like a minor detail, but trust me, it makes all the difference when you're trying to avoid unwanted roommates in your RV.