Shore power doesn't convert to AC power in the coach. Any ideas/
Can't get shore power to work. February 11, 2024, 12:29:55 am Shore power doesn't convert to AC power in the coach. Any ideas/ Quote Selected
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #1 – February 11, 2024, 06:23:49 am Malinda,Are you comfortable checking electrical stuff with a meter? If so get a meter and start checking some of these problem spots. This is like playing dot to dot to see where the electricity stops. 1. FM receptacle at the power pedestal2. M end of cable for burnt finger3. do you have a cable plug or cable reel?3a. If plug check to see if properly seated and you have power to this point3b. If cable reel. pull out a little more cable or let in some cable to get to a different spot on the commutator ring that transfers power from cable to coach wiring.4. Take cover off transfer switch and see if you have power to the incoming side of the main relay.5. Reply back with test results You really need think about adding what age coach you have and trim level to your signature as there are a lot of differences in a '95 U300 and a Nimbus.Mike Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #2 – February 11, 2024, 09:38:40 am Quote from: Pamela & Mike – February 11, 2024, 06:23:49 amYou really need think about adding what age coach you have and trim level to your signature as there are a lot of differences in a '95 U300 and a Nimbus.Profile page indicates a 2005 U270. Quote Selected
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #3 – February 11, 2024, 10:09:05 am Breaker on at the power pedestal? Any tripped breakers t in the coach panel? Does the coach have power with the generator running? If all that checks out, then you will need to follow Mikes suggestions. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #4 – February 11, 2024, 11:55:08 am Is all power dead in the coach (air con etc)? If just outlets, then the resettable small breaker in bathroom next to the sink. Quote Selected
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #5 – February 17, 2024, 09:28:43 am Thanks for all the ideas. We couldn't find anything wrong. Checked power to everything. We went to next camp ground and everything worked just fine. People at the campground seemed to think it was something to do with our coach but we were the only ones on that row. Just moving on and hoping for the best. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #6 – February 17, 2024, 10:09:28 am If this ever happens again, and it wouldn't be too much of a hassle, you could try moving to another parking spot. If that solves your problem, report the first spot to campground management.Up to them if they want to investigate and/or repair.We carry a little electronic box that will check the power pedestal for proper wiring. In most busy well-run campgrounds we don't bother to pull it out, but we've stayed in some small out-of-the-way places where the electric system looked kinda sketchy. In those instances, we check the power outlet before we park the coach. Saved us one time from plugging into a dangerously miswired pedestal.Electric Outlet Receptacle Testers Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Can't get shore power to work. Reply #7 – February 17, 2024, 10:56:23 am Quote from: Malinda Van lith – February 17, 2024, 09:28:43 amThanks for all the ideas. We couldn't find anything wrong. Checked power to everything. We went to next camp ground and everything worked just fine. People at the campground seemed to think it was something to do with our coach but we were the only ones on that row. Just moving on and hoping for the best.If you do have a 2005, you might have the original transfer switch which has over/under voltage protection. Not as good as something like a Progressive EMS, but it does protect the coach from campground power issues like low voltage. There's a good chance this is what was going on (since things were fine at the next campground).Another possibility is your cord reel having a "dead spot" in the reel and you just happened to unwind the cord to that exact spot. Keep an eye on things and report if it happens again. Lots of good folks here who can help you diagnose. Quote Selected 3 Likes
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