GFI Again

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
CONverter?
Yank the shore power connection. Disconnect the BLACK 120 volt wire connected to the converter where it is marked LINE. Tape the end of the disconnected black wire. Connect shore power. Does the GCFI fault? It's silly to connect a converter to GCFI. Methinks there is misdiagnosis going on here. Never have seen an RV use a decent GCFI. And I would not be caught dead with a Leviton. Go to HOME DESPOT and forget the bargain GCFI units. Purchase a 20-amp rated quality brand. Install it then light it off to test.

Why does the unit have inverter printed on it? My rv owners manual also states inverter. The GFI is not on the 5th wheel.

enblethen wrote:
Un plug the refer in the outside access compartment to it, and try again.

Just tried it. Sameosameo. I guess I will have to hook-up and drive the 100+ miles to the shop.

Thank you all
Bill

Un plug the refer in the outside access compartment to it, and try again.

OldF**t wrote:
Are you using a dedicated rv outlet at the house or just one of the gfci protected 15/20 amp outlets. If a dedicated rv outlet then change the breaker for it to a standard breaker. As far as I know the NEC has no requirement for dedicated 30 amp or 50 amp outlets to be gfci protected. If it is not an rv outlet then have one installed. A worthwhile investment.

I have a dedicated 30amp and a 20amp standard. They both trip.

enblethen wrote:
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What happened when you turned off all the breakers in the rig?

No trip at house. Only on the breaker marked general.

Are you using a dedicated rv outlet at the house or just one of the gfci protected 15/20 amp outlets. If a dedicated rv outlet then change the breaker for it to a standard breaker. As far as I know the NEC has no requirement for dedicated 30 amp or 50 amp outlets to be gfci protected. If it is not an rv outlet then have one installed. A worthwhile investment.

Other post
What happened when you turned off all the breakers in the rig?

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
CONverter?
Yank the shore power connection. Disconnect the BLACK 120 volt wire connected to the converter where it is marked LINE. Tape the end of the disconnected black wire. Connect shore power. Does the GCFI fault? It's silly to connect a converter to GCFI. Methinks there is misdiagnosis going on here. Never have seen an RV use a decent GCFI. And I would not be caught dead with a Leviton. Go to HOME DESPOT and forget the bargain GCFI units. Purchase a 20-amp rated quality brand. Install it then light it off to test.

The GFI is tripping at the house.

CONverter?
Yank the shore power connection. Disconnect the BLACK 120 volt wire connected to the converter where it is marked LINE. Tape the end of the disconnected black wire. Connect shore power. Does the GCFI fault? It's silly to connect a converter to GCFI. Methinks there is misdiagnosis going on here. Never have seen an RV use a decent GCFI. And I would not be caught dead with a Leviton. Go to HOME DESPOT and forget the bargain GCFI units. Purchase a 20-amp rated quality brand. Install it then light it off to test.

Remove the GFCI receptacle from the wall.
Disconnect the load side of the wiring, back of receptacle will indicate "Load".
See if GFCI trips. This will or should prove whether it is the GFCI or beyond it.
Get one of the little plug in style circuit analyzers to find which receptacles are fed from the tripping GFCI receptacle. Could be something plugged in to the receptacle or could be refer element going to ground.
Report back!