GFI problems

newman fulltimer wrote:
check the outside outlet

I agree with Newman.. Often the seal on the cover of the outside outlet breaks down over time and rain enters the box. When this happens you get a trippy GFCI since it's a GFCI protected outlet (Not a GFCI but it is protected by the one and only in the bathroom).

Drying it out fixes the problem.

Next option is a wire somewhere that has been rubbed bare.

and of course a bad connection.. Those are kind of rare but if there is a connection issue it is MOST LIKELY in the box behind the GFCI itself as these are often wire nutted. Not the best way to connect things.

enblethen wrote:
Tripping the circuit breaker indicates a bad GFCI receptacle.
OP:
You do mean it is tripping the circuit breaker and not just the GFCI button?

My thoughts also, the OP is confusing.

A breaker trips due to overload.

A GFCI trips due to an imbalance between hot and neutral.

An outside receptacle may have moisture in it causing the GFCI to trip. Moisture is the most common cause for GFCI tripping.

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GFIC can wear out replace it if it still pops you have a bigger issues.

Tripping the circuit breaker indicates a bad GFCI receptacle.
OP:
You do mean it is tripping the circuit breaker and not just the GFCI button?

dan-nickie wrote:
FYI, the GFI typically controls a couple other 'regular' outlets in the RV.
Things plugged into the kitchen may throw the GFI in the bathroom.

This is true. The next time the GFI outlet trips check to see what, if any, other outlets are also not working. You may find one that you routinely use for something.

check the outside outlet

FYI, the GFI typically controls a couple other 'regular' outlets in the RV.
Things plugged into the kitchen may throw the GFI in the bathroom.

replace it. my son was having the same problem in his stick house, he replaced it and no more problems