AnnieL
Oct 06, 2015Explorer
DC power
I'm having an issue with my DC power and I began to notice the issue when I got an error message on my frig. I am currently living in a RV park and connected to power. Then the lights started going di...
D.E.Bishop wrote:
There are three Harbor Freight stores within a 10 or 20 mile radius of downtown Fresno. For less than $10 you can buy an inexpensive meter(DMM, item 98025) and check voltages. It is easy, plug the red lead into the socket marked V, Omega, mA, the black into COM, turn dial to ACV/200, turn the meter on, you are all set to go. With the distribution panel removed, touch the black lead to the common buss(white wires)and red lead to the colored wire set screw on the converter circuit breaker. If you get 120 on the meter go to DCV/20 and test the DC wires to the battery. All the things are easy once you learn a little bit about the panel.
If you aren't sure of your understanding of where to touch the leads, ask around the campground, the office is a good place to start. Someone will help you and you'll be able to do it by yourself soon.