2008 Springdale power issues
Hello RV net, It's my first time posting here, I hope to frequent this forum in the future! I have an issue with my 2008 Keystone Springdale (291RK SSR) regarding power. I'll try to keep th...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Whoa. Minefield.
You "operated" your entire unit A/C included (occasionally) off of a 15-amp 120vac receptacle? For a year?
Guesswork ain't gonna cut it.
You have got to use a handheld voltmeter and trace down where the power entering the rig "runs into a snag".
It is quite probable that low voltage has damaged various electrical systems and parts. note "probable" different from "possible"
What is the limit of your electrical troubleshooting expertise? What electrical testing instruments and repair tools do you have at your disposal?
Providing comprehensive diagnostic technique to someone not able to utilize it is an exercise in futility.
So starting with those basic questions...
I think you hit the nail on the head here. From what I can tell, the original setup was 110/120v (I'll be honest I'm unsure what the outlet is, but it's a standard US house outlet) to a 30a adapter, so yes, we were only able to pull the 15a that the outlet could put out.
My electrician friend and I were able to verify that (with voltage detector, and voltmeter in hand), power goes in to the power supply, but not out the other side. The battery is pumping in 12V so everything should operate but.. it doesn't. To your point, it is probable that something fried, but finding it is the hard part.
I think I'm in "call an RV repair/electrician" territory, do you have any suggestions for other types of services I could reach out to?
