HELP AC Outlets blowing devices!
Hello all, I am currently living in a River Canyon 34RLQS0 5th Wheel that is hooked up to electrical power. I am having a odd issue with the electrical in the trailer. Some of the GFI outlets are b...
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OP:
I would suggest you start looking for the problem before the rig burns to the ground.
I would suggest that you start at the electrical panel in the rig. Turn off shore power, inverter if equipped,. Remove cover from the AC circuit breaker panel, Look closely at all the connections. You are looking for melted insualtion on the conductors. Pay special attention to the white wires in the back of the box. I would suggest getting some electrical grease before you start. Disconnect each of the neutrals, white wires, clean them good so they show good copper coloer. You may need to trim them back alittle to get some. Apply a liberal amount of electrical grease and reconnect. Do each one, one at a time. Check the wires terminating on the circuit breakers and do the same. The electrical grease is not as important on the breaker terminations as compared to the neutral buss which is commonly aluminum or a tinned material.
Is your electrical cord removable? If it is, you need to remove the portion on the rig and check the connections there. Do it in the same manner.
If you have a fixed cord, locate the junction box where the shore power cord changes wiring method. Inspect the splices there.
If you are uncomfortable with doing this, I would suggest getting professional electrical help!
I would suggest you start looking for the problem before the rig burns to the ground.
I would suggest that you start at the electrical panel in the rig. Turn off shore power, inverter if equipped,. Remove cover from the AC circuit breaker panel, Look closely at all the connections. You are looking for melted insualtion on the conductors. Pay special attention to the white wires in the back of the box. I would suggest getting some electrical grease before you start. Disconnect each of the neutrals, white wires, clean them good so they show good copper coloer. You may need to trim them back alittle to get some. Apply a liberal amount of electrical grease and reconnect. Do each one, one at a time. Check the wires terminating on the circuit breakers and do the same. The electrical grease is not as important on the breaker terminations as compared to the neutral buss which is commonly aluminum or a tinned material.
Is your electrical cord removable? If it is, you need to remove the portion on the rig and check the connections there. Do it in the same manner.
If you have a fixed cord, locate the junction box where the shore power cord changes wiring method. Inspect the splices there.
If you are uncomfortable with doing this, I would suggest getting professional electrical help!
