Just bought my first Motorhome HELP!!!
I am a new Motorhome owner. I have it plugged in to my garage now . Went into it today noticed the switch that turns lights in bathroom on was hot to touch, has any one had this problem or know why th...
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dougrainer wrote:I don't believe so but maybe should have inserted "four pronged" into the description of the receptacles. I'm sure the OP has exactly that, both on the end of his cord and in the garage. Am I missing something? I can take pictures of my Marinco cord and the receptacle I have in the garage if there is confusion.westend wrote:
He has 50 amp service in his motorhome. The 50 amp receptacle for shore connection is exactly the same as a 240V 50 amp receptacle used in residences for dryers, welders, or any other 240V device.
Heat usually means resistance. That can be from a loose or corroded wire on the switch. If the switch is a dimmer, it would be most likely that is the problem.
An excessive draw can also heat up devices not rated for that current but you would have to add a lot of lights or much bigger ones to exceed most 12 V switch ratings.
I am assuming that the switch is the same one installed by Newmar and not a homeowner replacement.
Your first sentences are absolutely WRONG. PERIOD. I am sure others will chime in. Doug
Online reference with picture of receptacle in pedestal
