wa8yxm wrote:
That will take out a lot of outlets but generally not the Microwave or Air Conditioners.
I have found many an RVer has a few screws loose.
On my rig ONE of the screws on the power inlet (Where the cord connects to the RV) was loose.. Just one.
On a brand new 5er that was once parked in front of me all SIX of the screws inside the Marinco outlet (The part that plugs into the RV) were loose.. The outlt fell off in my hand when we went to figure out what the problem was.
I'd have loved to be there when he visited his dealer next. :).
^^ This! After work today I removed the panel holding the breakers and fuses. Attached to the backside was a silver box as described above. I removed the cover to find two sets of wires coming in, one labeled shore, the other generator. With shore power plugged in I checked voltage on the hot (black) wire coming from shore. I had no voltage reading. I then fired the generator and checked voltage on that hot wire and had 120V. My camper has a power line that plugs/twists to the rig, and plugs to shore on the other end. I also use a 30Amp extension cord that lights with power. I checked at the lighted end, 120V, then plugged the camper cord in and checked the side that twists onto the rv. Was getting and odd 19-20V reading. Checked and one of the three screws was loose. I tightened it, plugged things in and it works. Not sure if I should consider replacing the cord or not?
Thanks again everyone for the quick and helpful responses. Nothing like solving a problem without spending a dollar and learning something in the process!
