Why is the power in my RV not working?
Check the batteries to make sure they’re not damaged or otherwise incapacitated. Disconnect the batteries from the coach and see how the inverter responds. Disconnect your power pedestal from the shore power and reset your RV’s breaker. Check the diagnostic lights to determine if there is power to the surge protector.
How do I know if my RV inverter is bad?
First, if the cooling fan, internal vents, or interior lights aren’t working properly, there may be an issue. Second, if you see abnormal flickering or dimming of lights on the dashboard or around the RV, it could be caused by converter problems.
Why is my RV not running on shore power?
RVIA Technical Consultant this sounds like a problem with your transfer switch. If you don’t know, this is the device that switches the power between the generator and the shore power cord. It probably has a damaged relay and cannot switch over to shore power. You should find the transfer switch behind the converter.
What to do when your RV has no power?
Start by disconnecting your shore cord from the power pedestal and reset the breaker (s) then test for power at the outlet.
Why does my generator not run on shore power?
this sounds like a problem with your transfer switch. If you don’t know, this is the device that switches the power between the generator and the shore power cord. It probably has a damaged relay and cannot switch over to shore power. You should find the transfer switch behind the converter.
Why does my AC not work with shore power?
When I put power to the shore power side, the AC works but nothing else does. When generator is on everything works. Seems like there may be another switch between shore power and this switch for some reason. AC probably means “Alternating Current”, not “Air conditioner”.
RVIA Technical Consultant this sounds like a problem with your transfer switch. If you don’t know, this is the device that switches the power between the generator and the shore power cord. It probably has a damaged relay and cannot switch over to shore power. You should find the transfer switch behind the converter.
Start by disconnecting your shore cord from the power pedestal and reset the breaker (s) then test for power at the outlet.
When I put power to the shore power side, the AC works but nothing else does. When generator is on everything works. Seems like there may be another switch between shore power and this switch for some reason. AC probably means “Alternating Current”, not “Air conditioner”.
Can a generator be plugged in to shore power?
With the shore power plugged in, take note of the position of the relay contacts. Then start the generator and see if the contacts switch over. It indicates Air Cond The wire coming out of the box also has written on it “front AC”. It is 30 amp. When plugged up to shore power, I get nothing.
