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danrn
Explorer
Nov 27, 2014

Keep tripping 110 breaker when plugging in

I have attempted to plug in my RW (50amp) into a 110 outlet to charge the batteries, but each time I tried to plug it in it tripped the breaker. I went through checking to ensure everything was off, but each time I plugged it in it trips the breaker. I am thinking that maybe it is the refrigerator that may be causing my problem. I initially was unable to find a way to turn of the frig, but just read of a possible way to do it. I will try this tomorrow and see if this will solve my problem.
Has anyone had this type of problem? If so, what solved it?
Thanks

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  • Luke_Porter's avatar
    Luke_Porter
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2014
    Is it a GFCI outlet? Try turning off RV main breaker, plug in RV to 110, reset RV main breaker.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Nov 27, 2014
    Alot of converter/chargers have their own 120VAC plug that is plugged into a 120VAC receptacle in the trailers. My PD 9260C COnverter/charger is this way...



    Photos from google images

    If yours is like this maybe just an extension out to the trailer and only plug-in the converter/charger unit.

    This might be easier to get the batteries charged back for now instead of trying to figure out why the house breaker is tripping plugging in the trailer shore power cable.

    Just a thought
    Roy Ken
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Nov 27, 2014
    FLY 4 FUN wrote:
    First off how many amps is the socket you are plugging into. If its a standard 15A plug-in, then it should run your rv fridge, convertor and lights...pump etc. I would assume that you have a "high load" item that is still on despite your checks. Check that your electric hot water heater isn't on. Also confirm that the wiring to your rv batteries are in order and nothing shorting. I suspect something is still pulling power, or perhaps your plugging into a socket that is already loaded in your house and it cant take the load of the rv.

    Daryll


    Also. Find out what in the house is on that circuit as well. You may be running something in the home that is close to max amps, and just a little more from the 5er kicks it over.
  • FLY_4_FUN's avatar
    FLY_4_FUN
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2014
    First off how many amps is the socket you are plugging into. If its a standard 15A plug-in, then it should run your rv fridge, convertor and lights...pump etc. I would assume that you have a "high load" item that is still on despite your checks. Check that your electric hot water heater isn't on. Also confirm that the wiring to your rv batteries are in order and nothing shorting. I suspect something is still pulling power, or perhaps your plugging into a socket that is already loaded in your house and it cant take the load of the rv.

    Daryll

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