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Melntb1's avatar
Melntb1
Explorer
Jul 08, 2017

Embarrassed to ask...fuse kit?!

I have read multiple times to have fuse kit on hand as far as preparedness goes in an RV. My question is what kind? I have seen kits that have 5-30 amp assort and some that are 20-100 amp assort. My rv is a class c with 30 amp service so which do I get? :o
  • Very likely when you replace a fuse before you fix something... the replacement will blow.
    So you may as well bring a meter or test light to check what is going on.
    Fuses are available on the road also. I try to keep most inventory in the store until needed.
  • Make sure you get the kit(s) withe the correct size (physical size, not amperage) fuses. My MH has fuses in 3 different sizes.
  • Thanks for the nice and helpful advice! I will go check out what fuses are where and get a list going!
  • Melntb,

    The fact that the coach has 30 amp service has nothing to do with this.

    The fuse kit is for the 12V services. Find the 12V panel and look at it. If it has fuses at all, they will be mostly one color (probably red or blue). Go look at the kits available and buy the one than has the most of that color.

    Matt
  • 4x4van's avatar
    4x4van
    Explorer III
    The 30A part is not an issue; although you could carry a spare AC breaker or two if you want, although I've neever had to replace an AC breaker in the 30 years I've been RVing. The 12vdc system is the issue that would typically require fuses. 12vdc fuses are cheap. Bottom line, Look at your fuse blocks, both the chassis (under hood and/or under the dash) and the house (typically near the converter and AC breakers, but that could vary depending on your coach); look in your manual to find the location. Note the type and amp rating of each fuse you find, then put together a kit with at least one or two of each type that you can find in your coach, both house and chassis. Those that are more common than others; carry 3 or 4. Also, carry at least one of any size that you "don't" find; there may in fact be a few inline fuses scattered throughout the rig that could use a different amp rating.