Can't get 12v power and boondocking
Hi - I'm a newbie RV'er and I'm having an issue. You guys have helped me before, and I'm hoping you might be able to help again. My Rockwood Roo 19 (2014) has been in storage on shore power for a coup...
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That breaker will work fine. But I unfortunately it's not going to fix the problem.
You stated you were driving and the right side brake and brake light came on. Those are two separate circuits and would not be caused by a breaker. The fact that the breaker tripped is because there is a loose ground or a short in your wiring that is causing the lights to do weird things and ultimately trip the breaker to protect the wiring.
Check to see if the end of your umbilical cord has a removable end. If so then loosen the screws and pull the housing back. Check that all the wires are seated firmly and the screws are tight. Make sure there are no stray strands of wire jumping between any two connections.
If you find no issues or the end is not removable the move to the other end of the cord. Make sure all the connections are tight. Also inspect the cord for signs of being dragged or pinched between the trailer and tow vehicle.
If you find nothing then hook up the tow vehicle and plug in the cord. Turn on the ignition and turn on the lights. Have someone stand behind the trailer while you bend, tug twist and shake the umbilical. If a light on the trailer comes on then you have a short in the cord.
If still no light, then while your helper is still watching crawl under the trailer and gently wiggle any and all wires you can find. Make sure you pay attention to where the brake wires disappear into the axles.
You stated you were driving and the right side brake and brake light came on. Those are two separate circuits and would not be caused by a breaker. The fact that the breaker tripped is because there is a loose ground or a short in your wiring that is causing the lights to do weird things and ultimately trip the breaker to protect the wiring.
Check to see if the end of your umbilical cord has a removable end. If so then loosen the screws and pull the housing back. Check that all the wires are seated firmly and the screws are tight. Make sure there are no stray strands of wire jumping between any two connections.
If you find no issues or the end is not removable the move to the other end of the cord. Make sure all the connections are tight. Also inspect the cord for signs of being dragged or pinched between the trailer and tow vehicle.
If you find nothing then hook up the tow vehicle and plug in the cord. Turn on the ignition and turn on the lights. Have someone stand behind the trailer while you bend, tug twist and shake the umbilical. If a light on the trailer comes on then you have a short in the cord.
If still no light, then while your helper is still watching crawl under the trailer and gently wiggle any and all wires you can find. Make sure you pay attention to where the brake wires disappear into the axles.
