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jbesper
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Jul 03, 2022

Would this be a power converter issue??

Hi everyone, first post so thanks in advance. I've actually been living full time in my 5th wheel for a year (2007 Summit Ridge) and thankfully had minimal issues. I can work through most things by trial and error, except electrical gremlins - I don't have a knack for that.

Anyway, here's whats going on;
-RV doesn't move, hasn't moved for 2 years.
-Been plugged into reliable shore power the whole time.
Suddenly my interior overhead lights have become extremely dim, and they are on a slider/dimmer.
-If my a/c is on and I try to turn my interior lights on and slide them from dim to bright, the a/c shuts off as though it's not getting enough juice.

-As mentioned the lights have suddenly become noticeable dim as though there is a lack of power - but the interior lights are DC while the air conditioner is AC....how are they connected and interfering with each other?

-Not sure where to start and I don't want to lose a/c in Florida right now, nor do I want to fork out tons of money to have someone find a simple fix.

Any ideas are appreciated.

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