electrical

  1. MI

    Electrical

    Set up camp and tried to lower electric tongue jack, but acted like it wasn't getting power. Tried to lower the stabilizers, both front and back, also no power. The only thing different was the breakaway cable had come loose. Checked and have shore power, and doesn't look like any breakers are...
  2. Bacchus

    Cheap Electrical Outlets

    The electrical outlets on my 2017 21ss are about as cheap as you can get and impossible to reinstall with factory replacements. Fortunitly I noticed one of the outlets was broken during the warrantee period. My dealer gave me a new factory outlet, however, when I tried to install the wires I...
  3. WA

    Electrical issue for dash air and heater fan

    While on vacation in July we started having the dash air fan shut off meaning no air from air conditioner. It might shut off and come right back on or be off until it decides to come back on. When the fan quits it won't come back on if you switch to vent or heat suggesting to me that the power...
  4. WI

    All sorts of power/electrical related questions...

    We bought some vacant land with NO utilities and our plan is to put our camper on it to start. While i look into bringing power into the land, i have some questions about fulfilling our power needs until then. 1. I have 2 deep cycle batteries sitting around home plus 1 in the camper. Is...
  5. CM

    Electrical issue

    I am camping and I am having an electrical issue. My electricity is going off periodically and I do not know why. I am a experienced camper but this issue is troubling me, I got out to pole and my surge is blank on the digital screen., I reset everything and it is ok for a while then it clicks...
  6. RE

    Electrical help!!

    I have a 2013 26’ motor home. Shore power and Generator provides good power and all the 110 outlets work, but not enough power to run the rig (frig, lights AC). I replaced the Transfer Switch and still have the issue. I am thinking it could be the converter. When I plug into shore power, put a...
  7. RA

    Y’all are helpful have some electrical questions

    I notice I can't get Forest River to talk to a owner only dealers. My camper thats at a dealer said I would have to google each of my devices in camper to get amperage on each item. My first disappointment. I thought the service department could tell me that. So here I am with my hat in my...
  8. RA

    Electrical for the house for 202 RBLE

    Don't have it home yet but my Surveyor 202 RBLE I would to park from time to time in our driveway. I currently installed a sub panel in the garage and have 2 slots left. But few months ago I ran a 10gauge wire to the front of the garage with hopes of buying a new camper. My new one now is...
  9. SO

    How to connect fridge to power

    We have a portable National Luna "50" fridge in our 2017 fleet FWC Hawk. It is currently wired directly to battery #1 (we have the two battery setup) with a 15 amp automotive fuse positioned near the battery on the positive lead (only two leads, +/-). This was always intended as a temporary...
  10. MR

    Electrical (Inverter inop)

    So suddenly my inverter which is solely dedicated to provide AC power to our house type frig in our travel trailer isn't working. There is a silver button on the top of the unit for the normal on/off switching, though you really don't need to ever turn it off. There is also a black rocker...
  11. DA

    Pre-trip electrical

    Hello all! We recently purchased a 2019 3010DS Sunseeker and are getting ready for a Utah big 5 trip. I would like to connect to home shore power to save the battery but start the frig. I have a 15A plug in with a pigtail to connect to the RV. When I connected through my EMS, it threw a code...
  12. RE

    2020 Norcold (Model 1210) Cooling Fan Repair (5A Auto Fuse Kept Failing)

    Hey Guys, I'm sure many of you may have experienced the issues of the recalled cooling fans for the fins inside the back of the Norcold Model 1210 like I have. They will overdraw on the 12V source and pop the 5A auto fuse on the circuit board. You can replace the fuse and get it to work...
  13. JH

    2011 flagstaff 625D - Electrical issue

    Good Morning, I have just purchased a 2011 flagstaff 625D and am having some electrical issues. When connected to shoreline power through a 30 AM I get interior lights, radio and the outlets to work but nothing else. I can not get fan, A/C or fridge to work. The battery and fuses all look ok...
  14. NXR

    34H5 - Slide electrical chain woes continue

    We just had our unit at the factory and said the problem with the dinette/recliner electrical "chain" bunching up in the corner had to be fixed. They signed the "MAIN SLIDE OUT ELECTRICAL CHAIN BINDS UP IN COLDER WEATHER" write-up off as "E-CHAIN ON MAIN SLIDE ADJUSTED AND REPAIRED". You...
  15. LY

    Newbie battery/electrical issues Help!

    on the road for our first trip with our 2019 Roo 23IKSS. We are having the following issues and don't know why - 1st we keep blowing the fuse on our tongue jack. Dealer suggested cleaning the contacts, did that seemed to work. However, returned to the lot where we park the trailer 2 weeks later...
  16. CL

    Slide no go electrically

    Slide has been working great.. today it decided to quit.. No in or out using the switch.. I checked all the breakers and fuses.. all looks good.. Motor has continuity with ohm meter.. (manually is working properly) Any ideas ? 2017 Model 2506S.. TT Everything is working fine..
  17. MO

    Tying in a generator/inverter. 1997 24ft.

    Thank you all for all the posts. I've found all the switches and have everything working!! So, I need a generator to run the A/C and charge the battery, but I don't want to have to run the generator all the time. Will the inverter in the generator power the ac outlets, drawing on the battery...
  18. Fargo444

    2016 Georgetown 364TS Source of electrical power

    Hello, I have a few questions related to the relationship between the various sources of electricity in the coach. I apologize if some of these questions seem elementary. 1) why does the coach battery disconnect switch (by the door) have to be throw before the generator will start? 2) why...
  19. DA

    Maxxair Deulxe Wiring Question

    Maxxair Maxxfan Deluxe Wiring Question Installing a Maxxair Maxxfan Deluxe in place of useless vent in 2017 Forester 2401R. I pulled down the wiring to find 3 black 3 white wire each tied together. Since I am a mere novice electrician, I was hoping someone have suggestions for the connection...
  20. RI

    Electrical plug for couch

    I have a 2014 Thunderbolt XLR that we bought used. Apparently the couch/recliner in it now is not original equipment since there are no power features on it. In the floor I found a 120 volt ac plastic plug that apparently went to some type of power couch. It's flat with three wires and I...
  21. Turtle3

    Electrical adventures, electricians mess-up...

    Ok, so I have my electrician out to install 30 amp RV plug. He has a REALLY REALLY BAD day. Knows it’s a 30 amp has all the equipment for 30 amp installs a 30 amp plug but wires it as a 50. Yes you all know where this is going. This thread is a testament to anyone who thinks Coachmen does...
  22. jpcarro11

    E-Pro no 12v from battery

    Before our last outing, I found I had no 12v from the battery. The charge on the lithium battery was fine. All fuses at the converter were fine. And the shutoff was fine. We were going to be on shore power, so would be fine at the camp site, but I was going to have to solve the problem...
  23. NE

    Electrical (outlets) Question

    all of a sudden my outlets in the bathroom, 2 in the kitchen and the outside outlet stopped working. Replaced the breaker thinking that was it but the outlets still don't work. Could one of the outlets be no good and because they are all on the same circut one is bad? We are at a loss. Can...
  24. FL

    Electrical Issues

    While traveling on Sunday, I received two "Wire Fault on Trailer" notifications on my truck dash. Both times the notices cleared, but yesterday I realized that even though we were plugged in to the campground electricity, my batteries were not charging and this morning there was almost no power...
  25. TA

    Electrical - GFI works - little else does

    We brought home our Mini Lite last night. Today we had an electrician come by to check our 30 amp outlet by the driveway. (Previous owner had a camper). After checking the outlet and everything looking okay, he plugged in the camper. POP. This is what is no longer working: a/c, fridge, slides...

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