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Transfer switch question

March 31, 2019, 08:24:23 pm

1999 U230, on Friday  the generator powered the coach, now the generator runs and nothing happens, transfer switch appears not to work, the display panel in the coach remains dark, any suggestions
PS : where is the transfer switch located
Thanks

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #1 – March 31, 2019, 08:28:40 pm

Check the breaker on the generator and the 12 volt power "salesman" switch,ours is on the side of the front steps.

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #2 – March 31, 2019, 08:30:45 pm

Reset the breakers on the genset, check the breakers on the panels at the foot of the bed. The transfer switch's are located behind the breaker panels under the bed. Do you have inverter power? Shore power?

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Reply #3 – March 31, 2019, 08:39:36 pm

David,

Does the electric fan on the remote radiator run when the generator is running? If fan is running the generator is producing power.  Look at the transfer switch for power with a volt/ohm meter.  It is the transfer switch that is located on the top.  The lower one is for your inverter. Like Bruce said look under foot of bed.

If fan isn't running then it could be generator breaker tripped or the exciter fuse (some had pushbutton reset breaker for the exciter) on the generator control panel.

Mike

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #4 – March 31, 2019, 09:08:11 pm

Thanks guys, will check for resets on genset and check under bed, do not have a volt tester today, all at home, just picked this coach up yesterday after flying to Denver where everything worked, will check it shortly
Thanks

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #5 – March 31, 2019, 09:27:29 pm

UREKA!
The glass fuse had rattled loose, lucky it was still in the holder
EVERYTHING WORKING- thanks all

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #6 – April 01, 2019, 06:54:50 am

David,

If the exciter fuse holder has vibrated loose and does so again, you most likely need to replace the 4 control box vibration dampeners. Lot of times the 2 in the back are completely squished. (due to the cable routing and weight) While in the area check out the main motor mounts as they also may need attention.

Mike

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #7 – April 01, 2019, 08:31:44 am

Good info,  will check them out when I get home
Thanks

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Re: Transfer switch question

Reply #8 – April 01, 2019, 09:55:28 am

We hope the rest of your trip is uneventful, just smooth sailing.

Pamela & Mike

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