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- Dutch_12078Explorer IITry resetting the breaker at the power stanchion. One leg of the 50 amp service may have tripped, which should take out both legs on the breaker, but sometimes doesn't on a worn or damaged one.
- rgatijnet1Explorer IIICheck the circuit breaker on your Inverter itself. This will be in your basement on the inverter cabinet and sometimes one or both will trip.
- How_DunExplorerCheck the circuit breaker on your Inverter itself. This will be in your basement on the inverter cabinet and sometimes one or both will trip
I've been looking for it but so far can't find it. Do you know where it's located?? - rgatijnet1Explorer III
How Dun wrote:
Check the circuit breaker on your Inverter itself. This will be in your basement on the inverter cabinet and sometimes one or both will trip
I've been looking for it but so far can't find it. Do you know where it's located??
Do you mean you can't find the inverter or you can't find the circuit breakers on the inverter?
Usually the inverter is located reasonably close to the house batteries and may be in a basement compartment next to the batteries. The circuit breakers are mounted on the side or front of the inverter cabinet. Some are push buttons and some are lever type breakers. - How_DunExplorerI have found the circuit box in the bathroom but can't find anything that looks like a inverter anywhere. I'm still looking.
- Sam_SpadeExplorerSounds like you have lost one side of a 50 amp service.
DO NOT DISMISS THE SUGGESTION TO CHECK THE INPUT; the problem may be external to your rig.
Every RV owner should have an inexpensive multi-meter. Sometimes they are even free at Harbor Freight; less than $10 all the time. - rgatijnet1Explorer IIIYour inverter will not be inside of your coach. It will be in a basement compartment. I believe a 2000 watt inverter was standard but your coach could have had an optional larger inverter. .
- How_DunExplorerWe have a EMS on the shore post shows both legs ok.
- How_DunExplorerThank you, thank you, thank you. I found it! It was close to the batteries between the C rails in the basement. I pushed the manual reset button. Good to go.
- rgatijnet1Explorer IIIFantastic and keep it in mind for future incidents. My inverter trips from time to time especially during the cooler months when I am using an electric heater. NOw kick back and enjoy yourself.
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