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carlislefamily2's avatar
carlislefamily2
Explorer
Aug 15, 2020

Electrical question

I have a 2018 Palomino Puma 32RKTS and have a question about electrical. I connected my portable generator the other day (30amp) and all my a/c outlets inside and outside the rv worked fine along with all other items that use electricity. When I removed the generator and switched to the 12volt battery, none of the electrical outlets worked, but all the inside led lights, awning lights and slides worked on battery. The inverter screen is showing 12.3vdc, 00.4amp, and 113vac.

What would cause this? Thanks....
  • ktmrfs's avatar
    ktmrfs
    Explorer II
    Aug 15, 2020
    are you sure the trailer has an "inverter" and not just a charger?

    Next, many inverters have a GFI on the output, depending on how yours is configured it's possible the GFI tripped, hence no 120V to outlets.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Aug 15, 2020
    What is the inverter make and model number? Is invert function enabled?

    If the trailer has a residential fridge the inverter might not power anything except the fridge.
  • carlislefamily2's avatar
    carlislefamily2
    Explorer
    Aug 15, 2020
    It's an inverter. The GFI works fine on generator power, but not on battery&inverter power.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Aug 15, 2020
    Dunno about your inverter, but if a full charge is only reading 12.3 volts your battery is shot and needs to be replaced.

    Post a picture of your inverter control panel maybe?
  • aftermath's avatar
    aftermath
    Explorer III
    Aug 15, 2020
    I have a 2006 Airstream. My inverter has to be turned on by a switch in the galley. After it is on it only powers three outlets in the trailer. Mine are labeled clearly. From experience, I can tell you that drawing off the inverter will tax your batteries in short order.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 15, 2020
    I don’t see any mention of an inverter in the specs...

    https://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2018-palomino-puma-travel-trailer-floorplan-32rkts-tr35846
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 15, 2020
    The WFCO Model WF-5110HP is an inverter but not mentioned in the specs.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Aug 15, 2020
    That particular inverter may be dedicated to only running the fridge.

    You might be able to add an outlet to power other small loads, but it may be preferable to invest in a larger capacity unit.

    Many of us have more than one inverter.

    How are you charging the battery bank?

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