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no 110/120 voltage

November 24, 2014, 08:56:07 pm

This evening, I heard a loud click and then I had no shore power. The only things left on were connected to 12 volt. I went inside the "shore" house thinking I had tripped a breaker. But I hadn't. 

Then I came back out to the foretravel and checked the breakers. Nothing seemed tripped there either..... Then I turned on the generator (which usually makes the 110 system turn on), and ..... nothing... Well, the generator is on but that's it.

Any thoughts?

My coach battery and engine battery are staying "up" due to the generator. I can see it on the monitor. But still no power to any outlets or things like microwave, etc. that require 110. It's getting cold fast. I have the eco- heaters plugged in - but they are not coming on. I turned on my Mr. Heater Buddy... but that's it for warmth....

Is there another breaker for the shore power connection?

Thank you!

Susan

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Reply #1 – November 24, 2014, 09:06:29 pm

Ok, I went through the breakers under the bed once again, turning each on and off though I couldn't really tell that any were off.... and then I did the main big switch on and off.... and voila the 110 power if back on. So, I turned off the generator and .... we'll see.

So, emergency over.....

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Reply #2 – November 24, 2014, 09:13:35 pm

Are you connected to 50 amp or 30 amp?  Do you have any kind of "protection" device (like a Progressive Industries EMS-PT50) at the shore power outlet or in your coach?  If so, what does it indicate?  If not, won't help you right now, but you need to get one.  How about your propane furnace?  Working?  If you have any more trouble, crank it up until you get your electric heat back on line.  Keep us posted!

EMS-PT50C

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Reply #3 – November 24, 2014, 09:14:37 pm

Susan - keep an eye on what you're running and note what the loads are if it happens again.  To trip the main breaker would take a pretty hefty amp draw (or the main breaker could be getting weak).

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Reply #4 – November 24, 2014, 10:33:48 pm

OR there is a loose or corroded connection.  With all 120 VAC off (generator, shore power and inverter if you have one), open the ATS and remove the front panel of the 120 VAC breaker box and check each connection for tightness and look carefully for any signs of discolored or burned wires.

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