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GFI electrical question

dogvetia
Explorer
Explorer
I acquired a 2018 cruiser aire 28fd in October. Using it here in AZ this winter, I noticed that while using 50 amp generator power the bathroom gfi outlet which controls a couple more in kitchen area works great. When I switch to 50 amp shore power supplied thru a surge protector, this gfi outlet trips and cannot be reset. Taking the surge protector out of the system makes no difference. I installed a new 20 amp GFI outlet with same results. Since the power comes into the 5th wheel thru the same system I am stumped. Any thoughts or advice?
2012 F350 diesel
2018 cruiser lite 28rd
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dogvetia
Explorer
Explorer
How would I ground to the shore power? I would think the 4 prong 50 amp cord would ground the unit??
2012 F350 diesel
2018 cruiser lite 28rd

dogvetia
Explorer
Explorer
I understand the not resetting unless powered and it was. Also does this on several different campgrounds. The comment on inverter was good but you would think it would do it on both generator and shore power. Not just the one. Thanks for relies
2012 F350 diesel
2018 cruiser lite 28rd

Allworth
Explorer II
Explorer II
GFI needs a hard ground.

Generator power is a floating ground. You are grounded to the generator, not the power grid.
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Martha, Allen, & Blackjack
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Retired_JSO
Explorer
Explorer
I would suggest you check shore power outlet with a meter along with shore power cord.

theoldwizard1
Explorer
Explorer
GFCI outlets can not be reset unless there is power coming in.

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Check to see if you have an inverter feeding this receptacle.
Not being able to reset is a sign that there is no 120 volts AC to the receptacle.

Bud
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