joebedford wrote:
A GFI check for ground faults. Maybe ground isn't connected properly or the ground wire is burnt off somewhere (either in your rv or in the pedestal)
Actually, the term "ground fault interupter" is really a misnomer.
First, a GFI does NOT repeat NOT require ANY ground connection.
Next: All a GIF does is look for a current imbalance between HOT an NEUTRAL. For this fault condition it does NOT even look at the ground. If there is an imbalance that means that current is flowing somewhere not intended. That usually is through a ground, but seldom through the ground on the plug.
Finally: Newer GFI also do trip if there is a ground/neutral connection since ground and neutral by code must not to be connected together anywhere but at the main service feed.
GFI are one of the ONLY code approved way to use a 3 prong outlet in a old house with two pronged ungrounded service. Use a GFI, connect the hot and neutral and put on a label that says :No ground connection" and your up to code. No ground required for proper GFI operation.