electrical

  1. ER

    GFCI / Electrical Issue

    I own a 2010 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf. This is what I’m experiencing and trying to trouble shoot and fix. Its on a seasonal lot, when I came to the trailer for the first time this year before the campground opened and hooked up the battery to put the slide out and prep for the season, I...
  2. MT

    Using a 300Ah Lithium Battery in a Trailer Not Set Up for Lithium

    I bought a large 300amp hr lithium battery for my electric boat motor. What precautions do I need to take if my trailer isn't setup for lithium batteries and I'd like to use the battery when dry camping? Can I hook it up before I drive, or will my truck alternator cause issues? Could the...
  3. CA

    Allison Transmission Drops Into Neutral Over Bumps

    I think my Alpine coach is going to put me in the grave. The issues just never end. Right now amongst other issues my big problem is that the transmission pops into neutral for a second while going down the high way when we hit a bump. it started doing this every now and then and has increased...
  4. TW

    Why RV Power Cord Plugs Burn Up

    I was adding a circuit breaker to my travel trailers 50 amp panel when I thought about the connection the breaker makes. Look at the side by side picture of the contact points of the main breaker and both a 30 amp and 50 amp plugs and tell me how drawing to many amp are burning up the cord...
  5. mathersports

    Running 2026 Europa A/Cs From the Inverter

    Sorry to beat a dead horse here but I have read through a bunch of threads but I am still having trouble understanding how I can or cannot run my AC's off the inverter on my 2026 Europa. I have swapped out the AC that came on the coach for Turbro Greenland inverter AC units. I then moved the...
  6. JO

    Shore Power Cycling On and Off on 20 Amp Service

    I have a classic. I just arrived and plugged in to a 20 amp service. It comes on for a few seconds then disconnects then it comes on again then disconnects once more. It cycles over and over. There is a light noise (popping) when it cycles. I’ve plugged it in to a 20 amp before and no problem
  7. PH

    Born Free Rear Entry Steps Not Extending

    I have a Born Free 22 with a rear entry. I am dewinterizing it and put the house battery back in and everything is now working but the steps are not extending with the opening of the rear door. I am pretty sure it worked when we took out the battery. There is switch to disable the steps but i...
  8. AL

    Bypass EMS Switch on Escape E19

    This switch in my new e19 is confusing and I do not see it referenced in my manual. I beleive it sometimes switches (trips) automatically. Can someone please explain?
  9. medic149-iRV2

    Girard awning randomly extends or retracts

    Okay, this is bizzare and I can't figure out why its happening and there is almost no pattern to the issue. 2019 Allegro Bus 45OPP with Girard electric awnings. The smaller of the two awnings, the one that is over the bedroom/fireplace/rear bath slide, will suddenly extend or retract for no...
  10. ML

    2013 Solera 24S Dead Outlets and Microwave

    I recently purchased a 2013 Forest River Solera 24s Mercedes and I love it. Unfortunately', I am experiencing an Electrical Problem. The GFCI does not seem to be getting any power. All outlets are dead as is the Microwave. I am fairly certain I need to reset the inverter and I cannot find the...
  11. Va Old Salt

    Need a Separate Controller for the Aux Solar Port?

    Normally you need a solar controller to go with any additional solar panels you add via the solar port. However my dealer said my trailer doesn’t require it as the port is wired to the existing controller. I can see the positive lead from the port routed into the cabin with the other cables...
  12. DK

    Slide Lockout While Connected to Tow Vehicle

    We bought a 2023 eagle 28.5 in Arizona, on the way home to North Dakota the bed slide would not deploy. I took it to the local dealer and everything worked. found out from dealer that if your electric is plugged into pickup there is a lockout on the slides. While we were traveling we never...
  13. OB

    2016 Thor Axis Tail Light Fuse Box Identification

    Hello fellow Thor owners. Experiencing electrical problems with my Thor Axis 2016. The reverse taillight isn't working, changed bulb. The passenger side brake and directional lights not working. Power to left light in the light bank working , outer light not working. I have accessed the fuse...
  14. FL

    Wayfarer odd electrical issue

    Hoping for insights into odd electrical issue observed in my 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer. The coach appears to remain powered despite multiple attempts to disconnect battery power, and the dash HVAC blower exhibits abnormal behavior. Observed issues: Battery disconnect switch: Shore power is...
  15. MO

    1989 Fleetwood Bounder 12V Not Working From Battery

    the inverter works the 12v. But it won't work from battery. I can't find any blown fuses. I appreciate any help I'm very new at this. Thank you
  16. NH

    Choosing the Right Length for a 30 Amp RV Power Cord

    Need to replace cord ASAP. Am looking at this one on Amazon but looking for recommendations. Thoughts? Camco Power Grip 50-Ft 30 Amp RV Extension Cord w/ 90° Heads Locking End -Features NEMA TT-30P Male & L5-30R Locking Female Connectors - Rated for 125V/3,750W - 100% Copper 10-Gauge Wire...
  17. tonybal55

    Surge Guard Keeps Tripping When Inverter is on.

    Just installed Renogy 2000 watt inverter for my 2022 3231CK. It has the auto transfer switch. When I turn on inverter it trips my surge protector and shuts everything down. Installed it correctly. What am I missing? What inverter is everyone using? It was already inverter prepped. Any thoughts...
  18. US

    GFCI Receptacle Won’t Reset in New Travel Trailer

    As I work through the systems on the new TT, I ran into a self inflicted issue. I tested all the 120V receptacles for power. All were working properly. I tripped the GFI breaker on the bathroom receptacle, tested all the receptacles and found two that keep power. The receptacle for the...
  19. NE

    2018 Thor ACE 29.4 Coach Power Panel Location

    Anyone know the location for the coach fuse panel on this model? Unfortunately, I'm thinking it's under the foot of the bed.
  20. BI

    Wiring Diagrams for a 2006 Sierra 321FKD

    I have a 2006 sierra 321fkd and it's been touched by too many bypasser geniuses and I have some issues with my 110 wiring and also the converter, so what im asking is there any wiring diagrams for this model rv floating around in this forum, IF so I would to see if I could retrieve them, thank...
  21. RM

    2008 Ford E-350 Headlights and High Beams Not Working

    When I pull on the lights neither the headlights nor high beams work (but the blue "high beam" indicator on the dashboard comes on.) Followed some suggestions, I checked the under-dash fuses (#25 &#31-both fine) as well as replaced the multi-function switch. Still no luck. Running lights...
  22. ST

    RV Surge Protector and EMS Recommendations

    Looking to ad a new surge protector and would like something more than just a basic unit. Any recommendations. Thanks
  23. CA

    2015 Thomas C2 Battery Light and Low Voltage While Driving

    Today I flew out to purchase a 2015 Thomas C2 with a 6.7 Cummins. I've driven it about two hours home so far and have replaced all three batteries. However, the battery light intermittently comes on accompanied with a loud constant beep. The first hour of our journey it would come on every 7-10...
  24. Cousin Ed-WO

    Thetford Toilet Not Waking Up After Sleep Mode

    We've had this coach from new. The Aspire manual says it will go to sleep after 8 hours of none use: there is no Thetford manual in the black bag. It's never gone to sleep before. It doesn't wake-up when you push a button as it's supposed to. I can't find a breaker for it; so I shut off the...
  25. Desertdave-KEY

    Using an Inverter Without Powering the Converter

    I am installing a 2000 watt inverter to power my fridge and TV and outlets. I've been told I have to switch off the converter while running the Inverter as to not create a charging loop. But if I turn the Converter breaker off does that not kill all my 12 volt in the trailer? I want to have both...

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