Bumpyroad wrote:
smkettner wrote:
I am constantly amazed how often this disaster strikes on RVs.
me too. I guess it is because some people "assume" that they know what they are doing? and this is complicated by people not using a multi-function surge protector or even using a volt meter to check out the outlet before plugging in.
bumpy
IMO. the reason this disaster strikes so often(usually 30 amp RV's), is because RV'ers overload the system. NOTHING seems to happen when they pull more current that the 30 amp rating, so they think everything is OK. After years of doing this, the breaker panel connections(120 WIRING) get slightly loose from the constant heat build up and cooling down from overloading. THEN the next time they overload, that loose neutral or hot finally burns and melts and causes the "disaster". Same thing can happen on a 50 amp RV when adapting from 50 to 30 because you do not have 50 available. NOTHING seems to happen when you overload, so you think everything is OK. BUT, look at the 50 to 30 adapter. Usually you will see the 30 amp male end, the prongs are extremely pitted and burnt. Think about WHY this is so. MOST do not. Look at your 30 amp RV 30 amp male plug in end. It will also show pitting and melted blades. WHY? Because you are constantly overloading the System. They NEVER replace the bad connection and then they get upset when "disaster" happens or they blame the OEM. Doug
