Then you should check the voltage at the campsite; or call the campground office and have them come down and check their campsite power box. So, you need to keep it (them?) Answer: You can be suffering from a number of small problems that are adding up on you on hot days. I contacted Derek at Coleman Pop Up Parts for advice. Any ideas? Answer: The typical RV Hot Water heater operates on either 110-VAC when you have it plugged into a campsite power source, and it will switch over to your propane when you do not have 110-VAC for your RV. The hundreds of comments below have explored just about everything that can go wrong with an RV's electrical system. This battery is kept charged by your camper's Converter which is in thrun powered by your camper's external power source. Rarejul - First of all, remember that your lights operate on your AUX battery(s) in yoyr camper, so make sure they have water in them and that they are fully charged. A good surge protector should react faster than a breaker to voltage increases and kick out if the voltage exceeds the safe limit of your electrical equipment. Dennis - With a fifth-wheeler the door entrance light and the step are powered by your AUX (Coach) battery. i had my trailer running on ac at home with everything fine.took the trailer 4hrs to site,no electric on site.plugged rv to brand new briggs 6500 watt gen. and it instantly stapped gfi receptical on gen,tried over and over and it did it every time.i have run it on a different gen before with no prob.i dont ground the gen. but i never have,didnt know what might cause this.woudering if the was a short somewhere from travel. The thermostat wiring to the AC should be the same as with the Zone-1 AC unit, so you can use it as a guide, but BE CAREFUL! Every problem is different, but before or after you read the discussion just below of the basics of your system, check the four sections further below on troubleshooting common problems: Plus I include a section on terms and abbreviations that you may run across while doing your electrical investigation. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on July 23, 2020: CompleteNewbie - Yep, almost all motorhomes require that the Parking Brake be on before the slides will work. Another article of mine has more information about troubleshooting and maintaining your RV's batteries. The main and auxiliary batteries are ok. When hooked up to my generator, everything works fine. Your COACH batteries are kept charged by your CONVERTER, which in turn operates on your 110-VAC. Discovered that the fuses on the converter had completely melted, along with the plastic housing for the fuses. One trillionth, 0.000000000001. Any thoughts or advise would be appreciated. We also bought the BEST we could find, 30 AMP extension cord @ 100 FT. We plugged this in for the first time today and we have no power. Have you herd of this is there possibly something that we are missing? Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on June 16, 2020: Ginny - Did you install the new AC or did the dealer? (were just a few miles from home, fortunately!) Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on July 10, 2020: Ray - Let me first say that with your electric leveling jacks you should first check the fuse in your fuse panel that should have blown and protected your wiring. Wow, so glad I found this site! Answer: I'm not familiar with 1962 designs for conversions, but the newer ones will have a power control panel that senses the presence of generator power and then operate a solenoid that connects to the generator and disconnects the exterior shore power. Many people don't realize that breakers that kick out often can eventually weaken ad not be able to handle the load they could when new, so consider replacing that MAIN breaker to get a couple of more Amps during these peak periods. For example, 1 uF means 1 micro-farad. This is the top problem for most RV's with interior electrical equipment. What could be the problem? Light switch which controls outside lights stays on as well as the lights outside. When we stopped to eat, the temperature inside the fridge was 60. Thanks again for the great article. Copyright © 2017 Michigan Truck Spring of Saginaw, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Additionally, a GFI will throw itself if even a small amount of current is detected between the "hot" lead and the ground lead of the circuit breaker. The batteries are charged, I have a nearly full tank of gas, etc. TruckSpring.com is your source for light, medium, and heavy duty truck and trailer parts. I assume they're electrical, so check if your camper's battery is fully charged because the jacks operate on this power source. Check whether the connections to the fuse or breaker box are loose. Every once in awhile we lose all lights as the converter goes off for about 60 seconds then back on. Question: All AC power has stopped working in my 1962 GM 4106 Conversion. It's possible (though not the most likely thing) that the GFI receptacle itself is bad and needs replacing. Check that each of the wires from the switch gets power, first of all, to assure your light switch is good. This power control panel requires that your 12-VDC be good to operate properly. Answer: When a diesel is in "Wait to Start" mode, it is heating the engines' "glow plugs" before it tries to crank the engine. They are kept charged by your RVs Converter and sometimes, it will be able to power some of your interior electrical devices. You may find it on a label on the appliance, or in the owner's manual, or you can contact the manufacturer or look online. There are 10-, 15- and 35-watt fuses in the panel. Question: My son has a travel trailer that the breaker keeps popping in it. Thanks for any help! What are we missing or not doing correctly? They provide power for the RV's Power Control Panel which detects if the generator is started and running and if this is so, it will switch the RV systems OFF of the Shore Power and onto the GENERATOR. You could permanently damage the equipment that is supplied by that fuse. It is possible that one of the bulbs on your trailer burned out. Less powerful hair dryers might be better for RV use. Because of these risks, the RV will have breakers or fuses to shut off power if anything goes wrong: Troubleshooting often begins, and may well end, with resetting a breaker, replacing a fuse, or resetting a Ground Fault Indicator, and then seeing what happens. If the answer to the last question is yes, then you most likely have one of two things; 1- you may have a bad control switch, or 2-you may have a damaged wire in the harness that goes from the awning lights and into the RV. There IS power to breakers, and fuses. With all of this being said, I ope you can deduce what your real problem is. So check if it will switch over to propane, and if not then you may have a battery voltage problem. Check these things out. to your cable. Or you can measure the current an appliance uses with the simple tool below. In a lance truck camper that meets your needs - fitting you like your favorite pair of jeans. They are life-savers. You cannot see it without removing the cover as it is fastened to the back. We have a 2018 Thor chateau. So how do you tell? If you buy one, make sure you are purchasing a GOOD one. The converter that charges your 12-volt batteries is often called an "inverter." A sealed connection formed by Crimp and Solder Seal terminals is more formidable than the wires. Alternating current reverses polarity and flows alternately in both directions in a circuit. The best thing to check first is to turn OFF all of your Generator power (for Safety) and check the connections coming from your generator. If it drops to zero when you crank the engine, its voltage level should not drop to zero. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on August 05, 2020: John - From your symptoms, I have to make a few assumptions, the first of which is are you talking about your DC-VOLTAGE system? But then got another one that had some kind of breaker built in and it did throw it every time I plugged it in. An electrical component that stores electrical energy, with a specific storage capacity. Once the coffee is brewed, the hot plate under the pot uses much less power, especially if you turn its temperature down. Push the RESET button and see if that fixes the problem; if not, disconnect all appliances and plug them back in one by one. Question: I moved my travel trailer, and now none of the outlets are working. Trailer light problems can be traced to any point in either the tow vehicle’s electrical system or trailer wiring, so visual inspection and testing are the first things to do. It works when plugged into electric. This should never show any voltage reading. This is the most common cause of your problem. As to your Microwave clock? So, the first thing you do is check that fuse and see if it is what the Rv electrical system is designed for. The sail switch then sends power to the high limit temperature control. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on June 30, 2020: Dave - You must hae your COACH batteries in your Rv and they must be kept fully charged. Knowing this, try one of the other switches, and if they do not turn the pump OFF, then you have a problem at the Water pump itself. Question: I have a Fleetwood Terry 29 Ft 5th wheel. This article explores the life and legacy of former NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt. Test all of the lights, from the backup lights to the turn signals and brake lights to ensure the problem is not the tow vehicle itself. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on July 30, 2020: Michael - I believe I understand. Answer: I am assuming that you are saying you have no-AC-to-DC power, but all of your AC systems operate properly. The water pump is now blowing fuses. A Coach battery that is not fully charged is the leading cause of interior lights not operating. Frank - From your symptoms, it sounds like you need to check our adapter cable that you use between the generator and your camper. He is in an RV park. Question: After returning from a weekend trip where everything went great, I plug in my camper to the outlet at home and it trips the GFI breaker. However, the tester must fit the tow vehicle socket. When replacing a fuse, always use one with the same current and voltage rating. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on June 20, 2020: Sherri - Check those battery connections again. I recommend that you take pictures of the wiring and contact the THOR customer service and demand that they fix this problem. From your symptoms you mention that you recently changed your batteries. Question: I have a 2008 Springdale by Keystone (30 ft pull behind trailer). Installation won't take more than a few hours to complete. The interior lights, fridge, water pump and electric thermostat do not work. And, considering that you say your RV power works appropriately when you are camping and using your generator, I would have to say that the only new variable you have introduced is the wiring of your HOUSE receptacle. Perhaps we're not made for all this! A multimeter can measure potential (DC volts, AC volts), electric current (amps), and resistance (ohms). Question: I have a 2005 Terry quantum 295rlts. Read my article on How to Keep Cool in your RV for tips. This past weekend, all 3 lights started working and now they have stopped again. Pop Up campers, also known as fold down trailers make for a great first option for inexperienced RV owners due to their small size and ease of towing. I just purchased a champion generator inverter for my pull behind camper. Electricity can kill. Thanks. Spent well over an hour going through all of your Q&As but can’t find an answer to my issue. I figured out and connected several but I have a few that goes to the reading lights that I cannot figure out. Question: On my camper, the battery is fully charged, but the lights in the camper will not come on. The size of a wire chosen in designing electrical circuits, which determines the current it can handle with minimal resistance. Anything I could be missing? The fuse box is located on the door side of the kitchen and along the pantry cabinets. I don't have one. When I do plug it in at the Campground, the clicking stops. The batteries are kept charged by your Converter and it is powered by your 110-VAC Rv power. Over time, if you are not traveling and "shaking" things around, thus getting a rub at your contact points, you will have these corrosion/oxidation problems occur. So, check that the battery has water in it. Check whether the batteries are charged enough. I have a 1995 coachmen Catalina camper and when I plugged it in it made a loud pop so quickly unplugged it and then plugged it in to the right plug in and all power came on and is working but my air conditioner heater and the clock on the microwave isn't working what could be the problem. I just changed my house battery and the fan in the fuse box is not shutting off… Why is that? So, you should check that COACH battery for adequate water level, and always keep your RV plugged into 110-VAC when you are parked at a campsite. Then remember that it is kept charged by the Converter in your RV which in turn runs on your campsites 110-VAC power. They say that means reverse polarity. Hanna RV & Trailer Supply carries a full selection of replacement parts and accessories for Jayco pop up campers. Answer: I would look for a good auto mechanic who has a soldering iron so he can repair your problem. I recommend that you check this battery voltage and that it has water in it. I have checked the power at the main breaker, and I am getting 120. If you currently own a Four Wheel Pop-up Camper and are having questions or need help operating any of your camper systems, this would be the video gallery you would want to explore further. If the trailer lights flicker on and off, there is a good chance the trailer is grounding by way of the hitch instead of through the trailer's wiring connector. Why would that happen? They worked prior. The resistance can be calculated using the formula: R=V/I, or resistance equals voltage divided by current. Clean the plug and socket with a special cleaner. among a number of other pieces of equipment in your RV. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on July 29, 2020: Jordan h - You should have an ON/OFF switch for your Hot Water Heater; as well as a switch for selecting 110-VAC or Propane to operate it. Should I change the temperature sensor in my RV or is there more to the issue? Because, if they are wired properly, it is impossible to have such a high DC-VOLTAGE from them to your RV DC-Voltage electrical system. So, every few days, you must plug your camper into a 110-VAC source and recharge your COACH batteries. "Inverter" is actually the name for another device most RVs have that changes 12-volt DC power to 115-volt AC for use in televisions and such. But please, again, do not mess with any wiring unless you are sure of what you are doing. If this is the case, use wire cutters, a crimper and a wire stripper to perform a swap. I have it plugged into the house (no batteries), and the interior lights will randomly turn on by themselves. Check if they are fully charged before you do anything else. Keith@andersontrailers.com on August 15, 2020: I had a blow out on my Evergreen Everlite 2011 5th wheel. By the way, you know in some models of the Adventurer there is a fuse panel in the dash area in addition to what you have under the hood? But, your Temperature control panel does use 12-VDC to manage the AC and Furnace. A reading this low would mean the battery is not charged. Replaced fuse and the lights work. Check out our LARGE selection of RV Replacement Rv Light Bulbs and replacement Globes, RV Porch Lights and Security Lights to help keep your next trip safe and secure. The cathode end is usually marked by a stripe. You can make a profit of $1000 or more on a car if you know what to look for and how to drive down the price when buying. And still not working. What should I do? Appliances may use any of these three power sources, individually or in combination. I’ve always had good experiences with Coleman Pop Up Parts, and they have a great selection of interior camper lighting. You should have some diesel status lights o your dash to tell you when things are OK to start. Then you should check the voltage going to; the interior lights, the fridge, the water pump and the electric thermostat. Take a look at the tow vehicle lighting fuses. All of the nonfunctioning lights are in the front of the trailer. Answer: Your water pump runs on your Coach 12-VDC system. Question: I own a 2011 Keystone Laredo 291tg. Question: On a 2004 Dutchman Express, with new 12 volt battery and all wiring tight with zero corrosion, what would cause only the negative 12 volt DC connection on the circuit board to get hot enough to start melting the plastic coating on the wire and only do so while air conditioner or furnace are running but NOT blowing the fuse on the positive 12 V side that control the furnace and air conditioner? From cranks and canopy poles to latches and lights, we have what you need for your DIY repair or … Like others I’m having intermittent 12v power loss. But, speaking generally the number one problem with batteries is that Rv owners do not wire them back the same as they were when they change to new batteries. Or it can flow into a place where it is not supposed to flow, causing a “short,” and this excessive flow of current can burn out wires and appliances, or in the worst case cause a fire or injury. Am i hurting anything by not having batteries or is it ok to run my camper this way? Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on September 03, 2020: Spec - I'm sorry but your information is too sparse for me to understand your problem totally. If so where would the ground wire be located for my Ambassador? If you are unsure what current an appliance draws, use this simple method to calculate the maximum current it will draw when working. Two 6-volt DC batteries, connected in series, provide the 12-volt power that powers many lights and controls. Very, very frustrating. Check the fuse on the converter. Answer: Wow! How should I further diagnose my RV's electrical problems? The battery reads at the highest level on the test level lights. It does not allow for a voltage drop through the connection. But as I think about your symptoms, I cannot imagine a way you could have wired the batteries into the RV that would cause the ignition to stay on (ie. I suspect that the previous owner used the wrong lamp. They provide 12-VDC power to your interior lights, 2-way fridge control panel, temperature control panel, alarms, and more, so always make sure they are charged. I then burnt up another one of a friend's. 2- Check that all wires attached to these batteries are tight and not damaged. the input house dc power at the front fuse panel is 10.6vdc. To protect the RV and you the owner from harm if an appliance or other electrical device or an electrical line fails and draws too much current. Then you would check if one of these AC breakers has kicked OFF. SO, I would recommend that you go back and make sure you have everything wired exactly as they were. No breakers or fuses are showing that they are blown. I have power at the vehicle side of the connector, and in the fixture, but the lamp wont light. So, I would suspect the installation. Connect your battery and test the voltage with your meter. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on August 11, 2020: Phyllis - The very first thing you should do is check that you connected ALL of the wires properly whn you changed the battery. We're newbies to this 2013 27N Vista Winnebago as well as the RV world. Question: I need help with an issue; my 2095 Allegro Bus is failing to start. Still, the right brake/turn signal doesnt work. my headlights, dash lights and turn signals do not work on my 2002 Ambassador motorhome. Don Bobbitt (author) from Ruskin Florida on June 24, 2020: Stephen - When contractors rewire an RV for Solar Power, asn your symptoms indicate has been done to your RV, they do some custom wiring that I cannot see. I also rewired it. So, as to your Air units, they are controlled (on/off, temperature, etc.) I have a 2019 Forest River Stealth toy hauler and recently, my bedroom lights , one on a switch and one push button stopped working. Now that's a very product-specific question. This article provides some basic information for the RV owner to help diagnose and repair electrical problems efficiently and safely. especially if you use a multimeter and measure the presence of 12-VDC on the input terminals of the Inverter. And make sure you used the proper model# LED lamps for replacing your old incandescent lamps. When I hook up to our generator, I can get the plugs to work but nothing else. We have a 1993 holiday rambler free spirit 5th wheel. Try to trace the wiring from the fuse panel that goes to these 3 particular lights. Check if the problem receptacles are GFCI slave units? Even though your furnace runs on Propane, it also uses a little of your 12-VDC from your battery. Everyone in campgrounds seems to be purchasing surge protectors these days. If your vehicle is not equipped with a working trailer wiring harness, there are a number of different solutions to provide the perfect fit for your specific vehicle. To protect your RV and its electrical appliances and other devices if you plug your RV into an electrical service that is not regulated properly and you get electrical voltages that are too low or too high for your RV and its equipment. Do they have water, are they holding a charge? Second, Check your COACH battery and make sure it is fully charged. I need to add my motorhome is plugged into a dedicated RV 50 amp, complete hookups here at the house. Then, unplug your Rv from your external power source which I assume is a campsite. Is there any chance of my 12-volt system being involved in my RV's problems? Could the battery isolator be the problem with my RV? Considering you have been hooked up and not traveled for 2-years, this tells me that you may have a problem with Corrosion or Oxidation. A long shot is that, considering the age of your RV, there is a loose wire on one of your water pump control switches to ground. Begin by cleaning the ground connections. I used everything from ozone to car deodorizer bombs, pet odor eliminators, canisters, vent clips, sprays, syringes, liquids and fresh air. If you get into the AC unit there is AC-VOLTAGE in the unit and you could be hurt, or worse. thanks,ill try that,the cord thats on it is the cord built into the rv that you pull out of the side of camper. It's strange but from your symptoms with everything working great when on Generator power, and with the lights not working when on Shore power, I would suspect that either one of your breakers in your campsite power box is OFF, or your power supplied by the Shore campsite panel is really low. If one or several test results do not provide a response from the tester, the tow vehicle itself might be the problem. Pop up campers … RVIA says a properly working converter needs to show a minimum .5 volt rise at the converter. Current can be calculated using the formula I = V/R, that is, current equals voltage divided by resistance. Repair the Running Lights on Your Recreational Vehicle ... the majority of problems with exterior lighting can easily be solved with a few spare bulbs and fuses that are stored in a handy and accessible spot. I still have 120 when checking for heat at the main breaker, but when checking any other breaker to the neutrals, they all read 0, meaning the neutrals are hot. How do I know which circuit breaker to shut off? The 12-volt output of your converter likely goes through two 30-amp fuses that feed your 12-volt fuse panel. What do I do? Lisa - From your symptoms, I would say that your service is not your problem. Thank you! Older RVs tend to have fuses; newer ones, breakers. Could it be the outside power inverter? If the previous owners selected the right replacement lamps, they should have been safe and should have operated properly on the auto's 12-VDC. Answer: Some questions you should review when considering what the problem with stabilizing jacks could be: 1. Question: The air conditioner in my RV doesn’t work well. Standard wire sizes or gauges go from 0 to larger numbers. It Is Foldable And Hard Sided. by your temperature control panel, which is powered by your RV's 12-VDC battery(s). If it does, then the problem is definitely in your RV wiring. Check the indicator(s) to determine if there is an electric current. Either way, if the switch is not functioning, check that it has 12-VDC voltage on each side of the switch. We could set temp etc and actually could use zone 2. The light were going light an then deem like a touch lamb before going off for good. One million. By the way, your Solar panel is usually there to apply a "trickle charge" to your Coach battery while it is kept in storage or is just sitting idle for a day or so, it is not designed to keep the battery charged and handle a motorhome's power load. I honestly do not know where the module is, but I can say that if you stop and look at your Rv as a truck, you should find the flasher module under the dash or under the hood. So, check that the battery(s) is not old (5 or more years) and that is has plenty of water(distilled) in it. However, we have power when we plug it into the house. Answer: You didn't say but I assume that your trailer is wired for the standard 30-Amp service. I suspect that when you connect your Converter alone to power, it is able to operate your DC powered circuitry, but with the COACH batteries being bad, they are loading your Converter down and without that 12-VDC available, so the Power Control Panel switches the RV circuitry back over to your Shore power. What could short this battery to get hot? It powers these lights and other interior electrical equipment that operates on 12-VDC. One thousand. 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