Testing Shows all Outlets have "Bad Ground"
I discovered that all the outlets in my RV test to have a "bad ground". Since the outlets involve multiple circuits, I assume that the problem is associated with the main ground. The shore power outle...
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If ALL the outlets test bad ground then here is the suspect list:
1: You are running on either Generator or INverter power.
Both Generators and inverters NEED NOT have the safety ground. on some you may choose to bond neutral to ground but it is optional.. Others not even an option
The ground is simply N/C (not connected)
2: Bad ground: Shore power outlet (The one the RV is plugged into)
3: Broken connnection, RV Plug..
3-4-5-6
If a detchable c ord, the outlet, the inlet
If an Auto transfer switch, the switch
The ground lead on the power distribution panel
And any wire between plug and panel.
NOTE: Suspectes listed in order of encounter. not in order of which is nmost likely though the park outlet and the RV's main plug are 1 and 2. on both liting methods.
If you have any adapters (IE 50-30 or 30-15) Include those between park and plug as well.
1: You are running on either Generator or INverter power.
Both Generators and inverters NEED NOT have the safety ground. on some you may choose to bond neutral to ground but it is optional.. Others not even an option
The ground is simply N/C (not connected)
2: Bad ground: Shore power outlet (The one the RV is plugged into)
3: Broken connnection, RV Plug..
3-4-5-6
If a detchable c ord, the outlet, the inlet
If an Auto transfer switch, the switch
The ground lead on the power distribution panel
And any wire between plug and panel.
NOTE: Suspectes listed in order of encounter. not in order of which is nmost likely though the park outlet and the RV's main plug are 1 and 2. on both liting methods.
If you have any adapters (IE 50-30 or 30-15) Include those between park and plug as well.
