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gammalouie
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Jun 18, 2013

electrical problem in 5th wheel camper

Hi, I'm new and never done this before as I'm a bit off a computer novice. We have a 1992 Cobra Sandpiper. On our first trip this year, the water heater would try to light but not stay lit, then nothing. Next thing we knew, the under cupboard kitchen lights, range hood, and indicator lights for greyy water levels etc won't work. We were plugged into 30 amp service and hooked up to water. We are not mechanically inclined but we would like to know what the problem might be before taking for service if it is needed. We did flip breakers on and off. There are 3 double breakers and a bunch of little fuses. We think perhaps it has something to do with our battery but as I said we're mostly useless in this department.
Thank you so much in advance for any help you may offer.
Gammalouie
  • First off, welcome. You posted in the wrong forum and I have asked the moderator to move it for you.
    As to your problem? There are lots of reasons for failures. Your most likely cause is a dead battery. To prove anything out and to start trouble shooting you absolutely MUST buy and learn how to use a VOM. They are cheap and an invaluable tool for trying to figure out any electrical problems.

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