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Explorer

Jul 27, 2015

Help...1st time RV'r - plugin's not working

Hello,
I am brand new to the RV lifestyle, my trailer hasn't even left the yard yet.........this is my dilemma.....

This morning I used my blowdryer for the first time and had the GFI plug blow. I couldn't get it to reset and noticed ALL the other outlets were not working. Is is possible that every plugin is on one breaker?? I have 6 breakers on the box but none of them were tripped. I tried turning off the main power and back on.....nothing.
I am plugged into shore power and the lights still worked as well as the pump but that is it.

I am in a 2007 Brookside travel trailer that has had a few bugs to work out before hitting the road (when I say just a few, I mean just about everything) Next time I will know better when buying used.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :)

23 Replies

2chiefsRus
Explorer
Jul 27, 2015
Have you checked inside the house instead of the trailer? Did the breaker in the house trip?
pconroy328
Explorer
Jul 27, 2015
yes it's possible that all six outlets are on a single circuit. If it's a GCFI circuit, look for the *one* outlet that has a breaker reset button on the outlet - press that back in.
2chiefsRus
Explorer
Jul 27, 2015
The lights and the pump are powered by 12 volt battery power (also called DC- Direct Current) not 110 AC (also called Alternate Current). Is there a microwave? Is the clock on the microwave working?

Just to be sure, turn the breakers off and then back on again. Sometimes they are tripped even when they don't look like it.