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RustyChops41's avatar
RustyChops41
Explorer
Oct 13, 2017

110v shore power dying, slowly?

To sum it up, last summer (2016) I thought the fridge had died, but after a few days of ice chest living, discovered the GFI outlet in the bathroom had tripped. Problem solved, at least then. Fast forward to last week (Oct 2017) fridge dies again, but yellow light still on, GFI not tripped. Switched it to propane, working again. Last night window A/C unit starts tripping GFI every few minutes. Oh well. This morning very small 110v floor/room heater stopped working after about 30 minutes, but like the fridge, power light still on, GFI not tripped. It is as though the 110v system is not providing sufficient amperage to run certain things, but not shutting off either. 1994 Cobra. Any help is great.
  • rv2go's avatar
    rv2go
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2017
    Sounds like a low voltage issue.
    What is your source of electric?
    Are you plugged into a 30amp outlet?
    Are you in a campground?
  • troubledwaters's avatar
    troubledwaters
    Explorer III
    Oct 13, 2017
    First thing you need to do is get a voltage tester. Than check the voltage at the post first. Next check voltage at various outlets in your RV. After all that you will have some useful information and you can post it. Then someone may be able to help you diagnose the likely problem.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 13, 2017
    Get a volt meter and learn how to use it. From your post I assume your sitting on one place with permanent hookups? 120VAC does not just slowly die. It either works or it does not work. You need to start at the pole and check voltage everywhere.

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