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lb311
Explorer
Dec 11, 2015

Check your Shore Power Plug & RV wire connections regularly!

I've been RVing for 10 years and full-timing for almost 2, but last month I nearly started my rig on fire due to my RV's 110 electrical system going haywire. My problems started one night last m...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Dec 11, 2015
I started noticing a slight smokey smell whenever I was running a "high-demand" electrical appliance

That should have been your 2nd clue

1st clue was the repeated tripping of CB.

Glad you finally investigated.

RVs fires are FAST and quickly consume the rig.


RVs bouncing down the road is like your house going thru a 4.5 earthquake.....checking all the connections in your AC Power Panel should be a routine.
Unfortunately many folks don't have a clue about the dangers.


Thanks for posting your real world event.

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