ShortStop Circut Breaker Issues
I recently picked up a 89 Kit Companion (from my father) who said it was working fine. I haven't touched in in a couple of years. I recently replaced the batteries in preparation to go camping. As soon as I wired them the 40 amp shortstop circuit breaker keeps tripping, resetting, and then tripping again.
In looking at the shortstop. I see both hot wires on one side and the ground on the other. This seems wrong to me (based on some other posts I've read here). So I disconnect the ground and move power to both sides (see photo). Power now comes from the batter (on the right) and flows out the left. I've tested power is coming out using my testing light.
However, while the clicking stopped I still have no 12v power inside the trailer. Where should I be testing for it anyhow? The breaker looks like it's all 110.
Questions:
In looking at the shortstop. I see both hot wires on one side and the ground on the other. This seems wrong to me (based on some other posts I've read here). So I disconnect the ground and move power to both sides (see photo). Power now comes from the batter (on the right) and flows out the left. I've tested power is coming out using my testing light.
However, while the clicking stopped I still have no 12v power inside the trailer. Where should I be testing for it anyhow? The breaker looks like it's all 110.
Questions:
- That ground wire looks like it was cut to length and intentionally goes to the ShortStop. Did I do this right?
- Where in my trailer should I test for 12v power. Ideally it would go straight to the breaker box right after the short stop right?
