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Re: Electrical System Question after Fire in RV Park 2016 Zinger
I was also wondering the mfg. could have possibly put a 30amp breaker where a 50amp should be. *Most* zinger models don't have 50amp service, and this same model is made in a 30amp version also but obviously without the 2nd AC.531Views0likes0CommentsRe: Electrical System Question after Fire in RV Park 2016 Zinger
Oh and the 30 amp breaker that says "cord".... Is inside my converter box. Trailer is 50 amp with the huge 50 amp cord but the cord breaker in the converter box says 30amp.... That's the one that was sparking and buzzing, I had to hit it with a rubber shoe to turn it off. When I saw it I just figured some idiot at the factory probably put a 30amp in where the 50amp breaker should of been. Does that sound about right? Probably doesn't matter as that is being fixed by the mobile repair guy on Wednesday when he installs new converter box528Views0likes0CommentsRe: Electrical System Question after Fire in RV Park 2016 Zinger
On the "pedestal" there is no breaker to cut it off. The "pedestal" is a piece of a landscape timber stuck in the ground, and only sticks out of the ground about 18-24 inches with a 50 amp plug on it in an old metal box. No breaker, no switch, no other plugs. This is a new RV park. In the country in southern Texas. They have been expanding rapidly. The electrical is no doubt questionable. I was certain that there was a regulation that required each pedestal or "pole" as I have been calling it, to have a breaker. As confirmed by someone above. I have never seen a pedestal without a breaker on it. I will get a picture next time I am there. I only go by a couple times a month to check on things, is 110 miles from my home.528Views0likes0CommentsRe: Electrical System Question after Fire in RV Park 2016 Zinger
Thank you for the many replies. The owner of the RV park has yet to contact me. I have my fingers crossed that when the new converter is installed on Wednesday (and 12v is restored) that everything (or most items) will come back on and function. I am planning on waiting to see if the new converter works before calling progressive. I don't mind covering the costs of the converter and labor. I have never had a claim with progressive on our RV policy. My replacement cost coverage (instead of actual cash value which I don't trust) is almost as much as the monthly payment on the RV. I am apprehensive of them raising my rates. The trailer closest to the office burned to the ground. Site next to that was empty. Then me next to the empty spot. I had always considered buying a power surge protector but never did. I was of the train of thought that "well I've been camping this long why do I need one now) well now I know! I had one installed on my home when I upgraded the panel box, I will make sure the RV and horse trailer always have a surge protector with them at all times in the future (hindsight being 20/20)525Views0likes0CommentsElectrical System Question after Fire in RV Park 2016 Zinger
Hello all! I am the proud owner of a 2016 Zinger ZT27RL bumper pull TT. Trailer was purchased new in October 2015 and has been in a local park near my work ever since. I have been RV'ing now for 11yrs with 5 different trailers so I have "some" experience with trailers but what has happened recently has me worried and confused.... Recently, the office at our RV park went up in flames and burned to the ground. I am the 3rd trailer from the office. **There is NO breaker on the meter pole that my RV is plugged into** I am the only person on that pole, but no breaker. 30amp pole. 50amp trailer dog-boned down to 30. I was not home following the fire and when I returned several days later my trailer had no power, lights, 12v, nothing! Except the microwave, it was working fine, but everything else and I mean everything dead as a doornail" I attempted to check breaker at pole but was shocked to find that there isn't one! I went to my converter box, and flipped all the breakers. The one labeled "CORD" that is a 30 amp breaker, well it had resistance but didn't stay "up" all the way like the others. And when I flipped it a second time, sparks shot everywhere and it made a buzzing sound like a white kitchen timer from the 70's-80's. I used a rubber shoe to flip the main breaker off while this chaos was happening! So I employ the services of a local RV repairman who is 5 star rated online with many reviews and recommendations from those in the park. He says I need new converter box after looking at things, and that's fine I had him order one at my expense of course, BUT NOW, I'm being told that all the circuit boards in my trailer are fried! AC, fridge, furnace, tv's, stereo, awning, etc.. (not the microwave, that **** thing is fine) and then there are lots of unknowns still like the awning and slide controls that I ordered with the wireless digital screens (like an iPad) so you can remotely operate such features. And thus, leads us to the question, who is responsible for these damages to my RV? My insurance company? The RV park's insurance company? Neither?! Is the pole my RV is attached to suppose to have a breaker on it?! And if so, are the owners of the park negligent?! They have openly stated that it was an electrical fire that burned down the office. The repairman is saying that the fire, lack of breaker to cut off the leg of electricity supplying my trailer from office combined with water from fire department led to a massive power surge in my trailer that burned up all my electronics. RV dealer that I have excellent purchase and service relationship with stated that based on the circumstances these items will NOT be covered under my 2yr bumper to bumper factory warranty through crossroads. (No surprise, not their fault) I'm confused, concerned and afraid to call my insurance company until some of these questions are answered. I am waiting for the owners of the RV park to contact me and also waiting on the repairman to finish figuring out all that is wrong with my brand new trailer. I don't have a problem paying for the converter and installation but when you start talking about having to replace every control board in the whole trailer we enter a realm that I cannot afford. Repairman stated it would be covered under my insurance but again I feel if I tell my ins company the circumstances and about the fire, they will want me to file on the ins of the RV park since it seems all fingers point back to them and their "creative" electrical work throughout the park (this is in the country, outside city limits so very little if any code enforcement exists) Any help, comments or suggestions would be much obliged! Thanks in advance and happy rv'ing!!3.3KViews0likes23Comments
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