User Profile

Don_in_LA

Explorer

Joined 16 years ago

6 Posts

User Widgets

All Activity

Re: Tripping GFCI
Thanks for a lot of good observations. I probably won't get to additional trouble shooting for a couple of days. I ran into a ground wasp nest yesterday and got stung 40 times. I had to jump into my bayou to get away from the wasps. I'm a little woozy from the Benadryl. Don
Oct 05, 2013 Place Fifth Wheel Group
599Views
0likes
0Comments
Re: Tripping GFCI
Roy--Thanks for the suggestions. I am currently using the standard RV electrical cord supplied with the 5th wheel. It is plugged into a surge protector, which is plugged into a dedicated 30amp RV receptacle. The frige is plugged into a 15 ft, 14 Ga extension which is plugged into a 20 receptacle in the garage. I checked the receptacle with the plug-in analyzer. Both of the receptacles check out OK. I'm still scratching my head.
Oct 03, 2013 Place Fifth Wheel Group
598Views
0likes
0Comments
Re: Tripping GFCI
Thanks for all of the replies. Sorry I didn't get back sooner. I've been busy with other stuff. I changed the inside GFCI that keeps tripping. It still trips. The RV has been stored in my garage for the last month since our last trip. I also changed the outlet for the fridge. I am having trouble keeping the fridge running on shore power. It does run on AC but only when I have the propane turned on. I am now supplying the fridge with an extension cord, with the propane off, and the fridge works fine. It's looking more and more like a ground issue with either the fridge or water heater. Thanks again.
Aug 01, 2013 Place Fifth Wheel Group
598Views
0likes
0Comments
Re: Tripping GFCI
Another PS: The tripping GFCI occurs whether connected at my home or at parks. I use a surge protector which has indicated proper incoming voltage. Thanks again, Don
Jul 28, 2013 Place Fifth Wheel Group
158Views
0likes
0Comments
Re: Tripping GFCI
PS: If I kill the circuit by turning off the breaker, will it be safe to use the other circuits until I can get it fixed? Thanks, Don
Jul 28, 2013 Place Fifth Wheel Group
158Views
0likes
0Comments
Tripping GFCI
I have a 2006 Crossroads Cruise 5th wheel. I have a GFCI that is tripping and killing the circuit. The breaker does not trip and the fuse does not blow. I changed the GFCI and I get the same result. After filling the circuit and changing the GFCI, the circuit worked with a moderate load for about 30 minutes then the GFCI tripped again. I attempted to reset the GFCI and it immediately tripped again. The circuit was showing the same symptoms previously and then started working normally and then, again, started tripping. The GFCI seems to be the 1st in the circuit. There is a hot line coming in and a load line going out of the box. All other circuits function when the GFCI trips. The only other anomaly is occasionally the 12v lights will dim briefly. Any thoughts?
Jul 28, 2013 Place Fifth Wheel Group
5.6KViews
0likes
21Comments

Groups

Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.
Feb 16, 202519,006 Posts