Metal camper step shocked my dog!

westend wrote:

Oh, and I am using a standard multi-meter.

Does this "standard" meter have a swinging needle or a digital read out? Can you share the brand and model number of the meter?

If the voltage rises as different devices are powered, the most likely suspect is the shore cord. Is yours in good shape? I seem to remember from the one image that you posted that it may have had the male end replaced. It looked like that replacement end is a standard 120 V 15 amp end. If this is the case, a replacement molded 30 amp shore cord from Walmart (or similar) is not that much expense. You would also need a dog-bone adapter to plug into an extension cord or household receptacle. This is the standard setup for your Dolphin, AFAIK.

If replacing the shore cord, you will need to know how to wire it into the Dolphin correctly and enlisting an electrician or learned friend would be best.

Also, I see what appears to be an extension cord run through the door opening in your last image. What is that about?

I am using a CEN-TECH P35761 digital multimeter with DCV, ACV, DCA, 10A, and OHMS meters.

I tested my shore to cabin connection using my neighbor's extension cord, and nothing changed. All the wiring appears to be new, including the cord to the box, and the cord to ground.

"...It looked like that replacement end is a standard 120 V 15 amp end. If this is the case, a replacement molded 30 amp shore cord from Walmart (or similar) is not that much expense. You would also need a dog-bone adapter to plug into an extension cord or household receptacle. This is the standard setup for your Dolphin, AFAIK."

Thanks for this. I did not post any pictures of my cord, because I did not know how to post files. The picture of my truck is the only image I shared.

As far as the rating on the cord... I really don't know, but I will look into it. I suppose Jim's cord might also not be rated for this set-up. I'll check it out.

Funny that you would mention the cord coming out of the camper... it's a dog tie-out. Audie was inside. :D

It is still a mystery to me that I am getting such low readings — albeit still positive voltage — when the generator is in use, especially because it remains at the same reading whether I power everything or nothing.

Thanks for your help. I hope to hear back from you soon.

~Thomas