Microwave and converter fried at campground
Just got set up at a campground in Colorado Springs and I have a big problem. Everything seemed to be working correctly electrically initially but when we came back to camp I found the front air condi...
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Mike Schriber wrote:
Thanks for the feedback. I am using one of those three light testers. I keep one in the rig as a quick and convenient way to see if an outlet has power. The reversal indication was a surprise. At the time no other AC appliances were running.
I'll be checking the pedestal with my meter this morning for a more in depth assessment. I'll also look over my cord.
The AC likely pulled enough current through the compromised neutral to finish opening it up. Once open, a small draw on one leg in the RV will keep the neutral pulled to one side (showing hot-gnd reversed) even with the AC now off.
It's a bummer situation and I wish you the best.
