RV Electrical Troubles

[JohnFitzgerald]

Hope someone can help as I\'m at a loss.

My trailer is plugged into 120 Vac source. My microwave and other utilities that don\'t go through the converter work just fine, however those that dont(i.e. Lights) don\'t come on on. The output from the converter reads 13.6 Vdc which is exactly what it should be. However when I put a voltmeter on the battery leads from the fuss panel, it reads 0.0 Vdc(batteries are disconnected). Even with the batteries disconnected, shouldnt the output still be 13.6 Vdc?

Strange thing, the reverse polarity fuss appear good. However both test 0.0 Vdc unless I remove both. Only then do the sockets test 13.6 Vdc.

 

[WW]

Did you try an Ohm meter on the fuses? They can be bad but not visable to the eye.

 

[iccyman001]

X2 on checking fuses.

I have a 15 amp fuse that is between my batt cables and panel.

 

[JohnFitzgerald]

Did you try an Ohm meter on the fuses? They can be bad but not visable to the eye.

Bill - I didn\'t even think about that. I\'ll test the fusses as soon as I get home.

Dan - I think I too have an in line fuss, but I just can\'t find it....yet!

I initially thought it was the converter because the trailer lights would work, 10 seconds later not work, etc.

 

[JohnFitzgerald]

The reverse polarity fusses indeed were bad. Boy am I glad I didn\'t have to shell out $200 for a new converter. Thanks guys!

 

[Guest]

Glad you got my room all fixed up for when I come down JF !!! LOL

 

[Swede]

Wapiti, make sure he has the heater and oven going before you commit to anything. :lol:

John, I am glad you got that all figured out. I am pleased that there are people here that understand that stuff. I am no electrician.

 

[JohnFitzgerald]

Glad you got my room all fixed up for when I come down JF !!! LOL

The trailer is for people I don\'t like(ie in-laws). You can stay in the house if you wish.

 

[Guest]

LOL to funny !