Can't run both AC's in Texas
I have a Fleetwood Excursion 2008. My power kicks off if I run. Both AC's. all power goes down. It is HOT in Texas. The coach is 40 foot and should really cool us. Some electrical parts work plugs...
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OK, good, you are cooling off with generator powering both A/C's.
That tells us that your 120 VAC system from ATS(Automatic Transfer Box) onward is OK, since both generator and shore power share exactly the same wiring and connections from the ATS coach-ward. Also, that the converter that charges your batteries is LIKELY OK, since everything works now-- both 120 VAC and 12 VDC.
SO, the problem is either in the CG side of things, your cord or your cord's connection to the ATS.
With a voltmeter (your own or borrow one-- almost everyone carries one):
If you don't have a voltmeter or are uncomfortable working with 120 VAC power, I am positive that someone else in the CG would be happy to help. Go to the CG outlet:
From either outer straight (hot) to center straight (neutral) or center round= 120 VAC.
From center straight to center round= 0 VAC
From outer straight to outer straight= 240 VAC
If that is as it should be, continue:
Look closely at the plug end that you plug into the CG outlet. Any sign of overheating? Pitted or off color metal or is it nice, clean copper. If not overheated, but copper not bright and shiny, you can use fine sand paper to "dress it".
At the coach end of the shore power cord, you need to check that all connections are clean and tight. DO THIS ONLY, REPEAT ONLY WITH GENERATOR OFF, SHORE POWER DISCONNECTED AND INVERTER TURNED OFF.
You/have someone else open the ATS and check the connections there.
That tells us that your 120 VAC system from ATS(Automatic Transfer Box) onward is OK, since both generator and shore power share exactly the same wiring and connections from the ATS coach-ward. Also, that the converter that charges your batteries is LIKELY OK, since everything works now-- both 120 VAC and 12 VDC.
SO, the problem is either in the CG side of things, your cord or your cord's connection to the ATS.
With a voltmeter (your own or borrow one-- almost everyone carries one):
If you don't have a voltmeter or are uncomfortable working with 120 VAC power, I am positive that someone else in the CG would be happy to help. Go to the CG outlet:
From either outer straight (hot) to center straight (neutral) or center round= 120 VAC.
From center straight to center round= 0 VAC
From outer straight to outer straight= 240 VAC
If that is as it should be, continue:
Look closely at the plug end that you plug into the CG outlet. Any sign of overheating? Pitted or off color metal or is it nice, clean copper. If not overheated, but copper not bright and shiny, you can use fine sand paper to "dress it".
At the coach end of the shore power cord, you need to check that all connections are clean and tight. DO THIS ONLY, REPEAT ONLY WITH GENERATOR OFF, SHORE POWER DISCONNECTED AND INVERTER TURNED OFF.
You/have someone else open the ATS and check the connections there.
