Electrical problems in my 2005 Prowler 240BH
I just bought Fleetwood Prowler 240BH. When I hooked it up to my truck to tow it some of the lights were on and I turned them off. I bought an adaptor to change to plug and plugged it in at my house. ...
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What exactly doesn't work? Just 12 volt things? If the converter is getting 120 volts okay, it should operate 12 volt lights and other things even if the battery is no good. Have you checked all the 12 volt fuses in the converter panel? If you disconnect the 120 volts, does anything in the 12 volt system work? If you have a voltmeter, you could check and see if the converter is putting out anything. If an older TT, the converter could even be shot. I would remove the cover of the converter and see if there is a buildup of dust inside. This can happen which will lead to overheating and failure.
If an older unit, I would suspect bad connections in the 12 volt system. I'd check the battery ground to frame connection and the positive connections from the battery to the mini-circuit breaker(s) in the A-frame. Since these are outside in the elements, the connections can corrode sometimes.
Or it could just be an old battery that needs replacing and/or wasn't looked after (low electrolyte level).
Have you checked for 120 volts at all the various receptacles? Many are connected to a GFCI recept. somewhere. The GFCI breaker can occasionally be hard to find and sometimes there is more than one. If the MW and TV are working, the 120V system is likely fine.
FWIW, be cautious when using those "puck" style 30A to 15A adapters as they can overheat. A dogbone style is better. Also, never plug your TT in when the power is on. Always turn off the supply breaker in a CG pedestal or in your panel at home. If you don't, the plug blades and interior of the receptacle will get pitted and you will eventually get overheating and a possible meltdown.
If an older unit, I would suspect bad connections in the 12 volt system. I'd check the battery ground to frame connection and the positive connections from the battery to the mini-circuit breaker(s) in the A-frame. Since these are outside in the elements, the connections can corrode sometimes.
Or it could just be an old battery that needs replacing and/or wasn't looked after (low electrolyte level).
Have you checked for 120 volts at all the various receptacles? Many are connected to a GFCI recept. somewhere. The GFCI breaker can occasionally be hard to find and sometimes there is more than one. If the MW and TV are working, the 120V system is likely fine.
FWIW, be cautious when using those "puck" style 30A to 15A adapters as they can overheat. A dogbone style is better. Also, never plug your TT in when the power is on. Always turn off the supply breaker in a CG pedestal or in your panel at home. If you don't, the plug blades and interior of the receptacle will get pitted and you will eventually get overheating and a possible meltdown.
