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**rickst29** · 10-17-2023, 06:20 PM

If all of the damage is near the end which "bounced along the paveemnt" you might be able to cut the cable shorter and reconnect the wires(inside) to a new bargman connector.

It's possible that the current connector (into the TV receiver) is usable, if all the pavement scraping happened along the cable and the connector lugs are undamaged. But that's less likely than needing a new connector.

I will recommend against attempting to splice internal "jumpers" to make up for a small number of damaged wires, in which gthe remaining undamaged wire is to short to reach the corresponding bargman connector terminal. The insulation for the junction ends (between the wire segments) is too likely to fail, and so is the connection itself - a soldered connection won't have the flexibility you need, and a small "crimp" connector is too likely to work itself loose.
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A repair will require skill and time. Installing an entire new cord is faster, and probably more reliable.

10-17-2023, 06:20 PM	#2
rickst29 yes, they hunt lions. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,318	It depends ... mostly time versus money. If all of the damage is near the end which "bounced along the paveemnt" you might be able to cut the cable shorter and reconnect the wires(inside) to a new bargman connector. It's possible that the current connector (into the TV receiver) is usable, if all the pavement scraping happened along the cable and the connector lugs are undamaged. But that's less likely than needing a new connector. I will recommend against attempting to splice internal "jumpers" to make up for a small number of damaged wires, in which gthe remaining undamaged wire is to short to reach the corresponding bargman connector terminal. The insulation for the junction ends (between the wire segments) is too likely to fail, and so is the connection itself - a soldered connection won't have the flexibility you need, and a small "crimp" connector is too likely to work itself loose. - - - A repair will require skill and time. Installing an entire new cord is faster, and probably more reliable. __________________ TM='06 2619 w/5K axle, 15" Maxxis "E" tires. Plumbing protector. 630 watts solar. 450AH LiFePO4 batteries, 3500 watt inverter. CR-1110 E-F/S fridge (compressor). TV = 2007 4runner sport, with a 36 volt "power boost".