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Electrical Medium 45 minutes 113 👍 0

RV Shore Power Not Working: Complete Troubleshooting Guide

Plugged into shore power at the campground last night and absolutely nothing happened — no lights, no AC, nothing. Breaker on the pedestal looks fine and my neighbor's rig is running perfectly on the same circuit. Starting to wonder if something fried inside the transfer switch. …more

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Exterior Medium 45 minutes 106 👍 0

RV Awning Won't Extend or Retract: Complete Troubleshooting & Repair Guide

This power awning manual says hold the extend button for 3 seconds, but mine's completely dead and won't budge no matter how long I hold it. When I hit the extend button, it moves out maybe 6-8 inches and then immediately retracts on its own. I have to turn the power switch off and back on each time to get even that little bit of movement.

I'm hesitant to keep forcing it since I don't want to burn out the motor or make whatever's wrong even worse. Could this be an electrical issue with low voltage, or maybe the tracks are too dirty? I've also heard about limit switches causing problems but I'm not sure how to check those safely.

What are the most common causes when an awning does this short extend-then-retract cycle? I want to start with the safest troubleshooting steps before calling a repair shop. …more

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Electrical Easy 30 minutes 91 👍 0

RV 12V Auto Reset Breaker Size Guide: 30A, 40A, 50A Selection

Opened up my RV this morning to prep for our two-week cross-country trip tomorrow and the electrical system keeps tripping the breaker every time I run basic appliances! My RV's entire 12V system just died completely - no lights, no water pump, nothing. I've checked everything I can think of and I'm pretty sure it's the auto reset breaker that's failed.

I have a WFCO converter/charger setup with dual 6V batteries, but I can't get underneath right now to read what's stamped on the current breaker. I need to order a replacement but I'm not sure what amperage to get. I keep seeing 30A, 40A, and 50A options online but I don't want to guess wrong and either undersize it or waste money.

What's the typical auto reset breaker size for this type of setup? Is there a standard that WFCO usually pairs with dual 6V battery systems? …more

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Electrical Medium 1-2 hours 84 👍 0

RV AC Won't Start After Capacitor Replacement? 5 Easy Fixes

Standing here looking at my RV AC unit right now and I can see the brand new capacitor I just installed, but the entire system is stone cold dead. I have a 2012 King Aire 4584 and recently tried replacing the run capacitor on my rear A/C unit because it was only running for about two minutes at a time and the compressor was getting really hot.

Now I'm in a worse situation - the unit won't start at all, even after I put the old capacitor back in. I'm wondering if there are some basic things I should be checking that I might have missed? Could I have blown a fuse or tripped something during the replacement? The compressor was pretty hot when I was working on it.

I'm hoping there might be some kind of reset button or other troubleshooting steps I should try before calling a repair tech. Any advice would be really appreciated! …more

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Propane Medium 2-3 hours for inspection and potential repairs 73 👍 0

Water Heater Hot When Empty - No Safety Protection Issue

Finally asking what's probably a dumb question, but why is my RV water heater getting scorching hot even when it's completely empty? After 10+ years of RV ownership, I somehow managed to leave my water heater running while empty and connected to shore power. When I opened the access panel today, that sucker was HOT.

I'm honestly amazed I haven't burned anything down yet - or at least fried the heating element. I always assumed there was some kind of built-in safety feature that would shut things down if the tank went dry, but apparently my water heater didn't get that memo.

So here's my slightly embarrassing question: Do most RV water heaters actually have dry-fire protection, or am I supposed to rely on my apparently non-existent common sense? And more importantly, what can I do to prevent my future self from making this same bone-headed mistake again? …more

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Electrical Easy 30-60 minutes 72 👍 0

1997 Fleetwood Flair No Power Issues: Complete RV Troubleshooting Guide

Already replaced my 1997 Fleetwood Flair's converter yesterday but something still doesn't seem right — battery shows proper voltage but absolutely zero power to any systems. All lights, pumps, and electrical components are completely dead.

I've verified the battery condition multiple times, so I know that's not the issue. What are the most common causes when you have a good battery but zero power output to the RV systems? I need to systematically check the electrical system but want to focus on the most likely culprits first.

Looking for specific troubleshooting steps to diagnose where the power is being interrupted between a good battery and the rest of the electrical system. …more

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Propane Medium 2-3 hours 71 👍 0

Oasis Tankless Water Heater Won't Stay On After Sitting - Control Board Troubleshooting Guide

Every manual says check gas supply first when my Oasis tankless won't stay on after sitting, but I'm getting full flow and it still shuts off immediately. Every morning after the unit has been sitting overnight, there's no hot water available. The system appears completely unresponsive until I manually cycle the power switch - flip it on, then immediately back off, which seems to activate the AC heaters. Once I perform this power cycle, the unit operates normally for approximately 24 hours before requiring the same intervention.

This daily reset requirement suggests an internal control issue rather than a mechanical summer loop pump failure, since the unit functions perfectly once reset. The pattern is consistent - works all day after the power cycle, fails to initialize the next morning. What would cause this type of control behavior, and are there any permanent solutions beyond the daily manual reset routine? …more

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Propane Medium 2-3 hours 70 👍 0

How to Fix Atwood RV Water Heater Safety Sensor: Step-by-Step Repair Guide

Called a repair shop about my 2018 Atwood RV water heater that's 6 years old and constantly throwing safety sensor errors — repair or replace? When I was troubleshooting a non-working 120V element, I discovered that the safety sensors don't seem to be making proper contact with the tank anymore. The foam padding that's supposed to hold them against the tank has completely deteriorated and is bulging out.

This seems like it could be a serious safety issue - aren't those sensors supposed to prevent overheating? I'm scared to use the water heater until I know it's safe. I've found an Atwood XT gas/electric model that seems similar to my current unit, which costs under $100. However, I need to confirm if it has the vent on the upper left corner as you look at it. Can I fix this myself by replacing the foam, or do I need to replace the whole unit? What kind of material should I use if I can repair it? I don't want to make things worse or create a fire hazard. …more

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Electrical Easy N/A 70 👍 0

RV Red Warning Light: How to Identify Unknown Electrical Components

Woke up to find my RV's mystery electrical component glowing red instead of the green light the manual promised, and I can't even figure out what this thing is! In the picture I uploaded, you can see the component with the red warning light that just started appearing recently. I'm pretty sure that's not a good sign, right?

I'm thinking it might be some kind of detector or maybe part of the electrical system? There are so many gadgets crammed into these rigs. Anyone know what typically has red warning lights in RVs and what I should be looking for to figure out what this thing actually is? Would love to get it sorted before it becomes a bigger problem! …more

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Electrical Medium 45 minutes 67 👍 0

RV Inverter Not Working After Battery Upgrade - Safety Fix

Noticed our RV inverter only dies when it hits 85+ degrees outside — ran flawlessly all winter until we swapped out the batteries. We have a 2012 RV and recently upgraded from two 12-volt batteries to four 6-volt batteries wired in series for more capacity. Now I'm concerned our inverter might not be compatible or safe with this new configuration. The inverter appears dead - no lights, no response when I flip the switch. Everything works perfectly on shore power and with our generator running. Our Norcold fridge can run on propane, and we have standard household 120V appliances. I want to make sure we can safely run our TV and maybe a few small devices without constantly running the generator, but I'm honestly not sure what the inverter should even be powering or if our battery change created a safety issue. Really want to get this sorted before we head out with the kids. …more

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Ac Refrigeration Hard 2-4 hours 66 👍 0

RV Fridge Loses 12V Power When Engine Starts: Battery Isolator Fix

Standing next to my RV with my kids nearby, I'm worried it's dangerous that the fridge completely loses 12V power every time I start the engine. I've got kids around and I'm worried about electrical issues. Just picked up a 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial and discovered the fridge has commitment issues - it runs like a dream until I dare to turn the ignition key (not even starting the engine, mind you), then it completely loses 12V power and goes on strike.

The moment I turn the key back off, it's happy as a clam again. I'm pretty sure this isn't normal behavior, unless my fridge has developed some kind of performance anxiety around the ignition system. Something tells me this is related to the battery isolator or relay system, but I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction before I start randomly poking at electrical components like some kind of RV repair roulette! …more

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Solar Batteries Medium 2-4 hours troubleshooting 66 👍 0

Class A RV Tripping GFCI on Hot Days - Solar Inverter Fix

During these scorching summer days, this complete RV newbie is baffled why my Class A's GFCI keeps tripping every few days and I'm totally lost. The RV isn't plugged directly into the GFCI outlet, but there's one on the same circuit that keeps popping.

I'm wondering if my solar inverter might be the culprit since it seems heat-related? Or could this be pointing to a battery that's starting to go bad? Just trying to figure out if this is normal wear and tear or something I need to address before it gets worse. …more

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Battery Shunt Shows 70% on Shore Power - Diagnosis Guide

During my attempt to fix a battery shunt reading 70% on shore power using three YouTube tutorials, I somehow made the readings even more bizarre. We've got four brand new lithium batteries that have been connected to 50-amp shore power for about three weeks straight, but when I checked our battery monitor today, it's only reading 70% charge. What's really worrying me is that the monitor isn't displaying any current flow or power readings at all. My inverter is showing 14.1 volts and says it's in float mode, which seems right for charging. Should I be worried about taking the family out on the road with these readings, or is there something wrong with my monitoring system that needs immediate attention? …more

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