electric

  1. Delco Bobby

    REV electric problems again

    First, the REV is a Dynamax motorhome not a trailer. I experienced aggravating electrical and charging problems last fall and winter. Many good suggestions were offered but the problem had a simple fix. My battery cable connections were loose. Once tightened all problems disappeared until this...
  2. TI

    Using electric car's battery for power while boondocking

    I've been looking at used Class C's and I had a thought and I'm not sure if it would work but it intrigues me. I have an electric car that I would bring along as a TOAD. It got me thinking about finding a way to use the 64kW battery in my car to provide power for boondocking. Anyone else do or...
  3. CA

    Control Panel Electrical Failure

    First of all, my trailer is a 2016 Wildwood 26tbud. I took it out this weekend for a camp trip, everything worked fine. Made it home to unload stuff, only pushed the slide out halfway, then pulled it back in. About an hour later, when I went to drop it in storage, nothing seemed to work. The...
  4. WO

    Newbie Electrical Challenges

    Great day, I am the proud owner of a 2021 Wolf Pup 16BHS. We went on our first "Boondocking" adventure to the wilds of Moosehead Lake, Maine. I have the solar package including the 50-watt panel and a single deep cell battery. Luckily, I brought my generator. My question is, HOW can I...
  5. BA

    location of electric box that controls slide out FR Class C RV 2012 2650S Sunseeker

    You The slide out in our Forest River Class C RV 2012 2650S Sunseeker stopped working. Ironically, a week before the awning stopped working too, but now it is working just fine. My first question is: Does anyone know what the manufacturer is of the slide out system on a 2012 sunseeker? Is is...
  6. MI

    Front windshield electric curtain

    Looking for sources to replace the electric motor on my windshield electric shade! 2015 Georgetown 378XL. Looking for manufacturer.
  7. DH

    Precision plex system electrical issues

    Hey guys, I currently have a 2019 Dynamax dx3 37bh which I have been keeping in storage down in Florida. I recently drove it back to IL, where I have had it sitting in my driveway. A couple days ago, I fully disconnected power to the rig, as I needed to replace the chassis batteries. After doing...
  8. AK

    Electrical draw comparison

    I have a 2019 forest river Puma park model 38 Dps. For the first 10 months I was in several RV parks. I live in this full-time with a teen son and cats. So I know my electrical usage ranged from less than $50 a month with no AC to slightly more than $100 with ac. In November of that year I moved...
  9. RM

    2017 Viking 16RBD Electrical issue

    We have a Viking 16RBD. When plugged into A/C electric all is fine. When in battery mode, none of the outlets, the microwave, nor the A/C have power. We don't plan to run A/C on battery mode, this is just informational. I have hit reset on all of the GFI protected outlets, checked all fuses, and...
  10. RO

    Electric Winch Issue

    Have a 2008 Flagstaff 19N S/C Off Road ATV Carrier Pop-Up. Opened it today for first time in 2-3 Years. Winch worked fine but didn’t stop at full up and something popped on winch. Now drive gear turns but cable drum doesn’t. Suspect there may be a sheer pin that sheared. Haven’t opened up...
  11. KR

    Electrical Hookup at Truck Stops

    Hi all I have recently downloaded the Pilot Flying J app as I plan to fuel and overnight at their truck stops. I have linked my Good Sam’s card, my credit card and my military ID for max discounts. I have also found that I can see if any Pilot location is RV friendly and offered amenities...
  12. cupprof

    Replacement Electric Tongue Jack…

    Hello! Great site that I have enjoyed lurking on for MANY years. My dealer sent me a replacement electric tongue jack, since my Ram 3500lb electric jack died an early death. The replacement has only a model number, no brand, no instructions… and the dealer won’t respond to my request for more...
  13. PDuB-IA2MI

    Grease from electric jack

    I was moving my WP 16BHS Black Label and noticed a lot of grease at the top of my electric jack foot. This has never been there before. Anything I should be concerned with?
  14. AL

    Unsafe factory installed electrical, AC bus bar mounted on floor, next to pump!

    So I just bought a e pro 2020 E12RK, as a certified electrician, red seal carpenter, general contractor, and acredited cabinet maker I have a vast knowledge of all the systems incorporated in this micro camper. Being handy I am adding batteries, USB Jack's, exterior covered AC outlet, upgrading...
  15. GE

    Electrical Issue

    2021 GT531L5. On several occasions all the receptacles in the coach have stopped working. I have a Klein ticker and checked all the circuits in the coach and the regular outlets or out, but the GFCI outlets still have power. When I trip the breaker labeled GEN, all receptacles go out. I...
  16. Trialrun85

    Electric Brake Controller 2016 Force

    My project for today is to get my Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller installed. I found the thread for finding the factory cable above the gas tank and see how others have routed through the firewall. IS this just as simple as connecting to each other? my wires from the controller and...
  17. GR

    Apex Nano Electrical issues after a storm at home

    I have my Apex Nano plugged into the garage GFCI 15a receptacle. I have left it this way for a few years w/o problems when I'm not using the camper. The other day we had a bad storm and the GFCI was tripped. I reset it and it tripped again. I turned off all of the breakers in the camper and...
  18. WE

    looking for electrical help

    I'm new to RV's and this site so please bear with me if I'm in the wrong place. I bought a used 2008 Palomino pop up trailer and I'm trying to get it ready for camping. At one point I was able to get power from the outlets inside the trailer but then it stopped. I did some digging and found...
  19. CR

    Electrical issue

    I have a 2012 salem forest river 30 ft. When camping last week I put a 20 amp fuse in the 7 prong plug to keep all the lights on. This was while camping and hooked up to a 30 amp Box. When we went to leave the next morning my power tongue and slide out had no power. After doing some...
  20. JJ

    Electric fireplace controlled with sound bar remote!

    I recently purchased a 2021 primetime Sanabel fifth wheel. Among many other issues I’ve had and then dealing with the factory, this one seems to elude everyone. When I turn on my sound bar with the remote the electric fireplace also turns on, I don’t know if they’re on the same frequency or...
  21. ND

    FIC Electric Jack Failure

    Hello. Today we arrived home and attempted to remove the trailer from our truck. First the FIC jack on pur BRAND NEW Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s made no sound/didn't move. We tried moving it up and down. Suddenly, the motor came to life and then entire foot fell to the ground. It was completely...
  22. TO

    Help with hard wired 30amp electrical

    Hello all Our 2021 Sunseeker 2250LE has a 20' hard wired 30amp power cord that must be plugged into an outlet in the electrical bay when on coach batteries. When I move to shore power, I must remove the plug from the outlet and plug it into shore power. Ideally I would like to update this so...
  23. RO

    Pilot light to electric ignition converter?

    2001 Salem toy hauler. Issues with keeping water heater pilot light lit. Is it possible to convert my SIT-610 AC3 gas valve to electronic ignition?
  24. NY

    Electrical issue in Bedroom

    Everything has been working fine and I just got a WiFi/Cell Phone Extender installed on the roof and my next trip out the 3 outlets in the bedroom (one on each side of the bed and one in the ceiling for the tv) do not work. I checked each outlet and no wires have come off and nothing is loose...
  25. RE

    Isata 5 amp consumption/electrical issue

    Thinking I may have some type of Gremlin in my TV system. I doubled my battery bank and still getting less battery life than expected. I'm looking at energy consumption by the TV system: 1. When the 42" Samsui TV is turned on, the inverter shows it is drawing 11amps! Isn't that a problem...

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