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My Sportsman had been working perfectly until recently when it developed a power problem.
It has 120v 30A coming in but none of the 120 appliances are working. The 12v lights etc work but the battery is almost dead so they are dim.
I'm just not sure where to start.
The breakers are not tripped and the fuses look good.
I think I should unplug it and remove the main panel, then I can check for 120v there?
Are you saying there actually is power coming into the unit or that it's plugged in and you're assuming that means power is coming in. Can't tell you how many time neighbors are fiddling with the power center or connection at their RV only to find out the RV shore power outlet they are plugged into is dead or the power cord or plug is kaput.
" only to find out the RV shore power outlet they are plugged into is dead or the power cord or plug is kaput. " Check the source at the pedestal. Is your converter working properly.....your battery not charging is an indication that it is not...
Assuming the pedestal is working properly and its not a campground issue the 12-volt output of your converter goes through two 30-amp fuses that feed your 12-volt fuse panel. The 12-volt DC power goes to the lights, switches, and slides, and to the controls of many appliances including the heater/air conditioner and refrigerator. So with the converter not working it's killing your battery so of course things quit functioning property. Not being there to look at it I'm just guessing but in 99% of the cases one or both of those 30 amp fuses have blown....probably because of a bad pedestal at the campground or a drop or surge in power.... always use a high quality surge protector/guard between the pedestal and your camper....test both of those fuses and see if that's your problem first before continuing
I disconnected the plug and ran a piece of wire from each terminal to ohm it out.
The white return was open.
I removed the connector on the side and found one of the terminals had probably been over tightened then eventually broke. The other two also had cracks in the metal.
I ordered a new one and I am going to be careful tightening it.
I disconnected the plug and ran a piece of wire from each terminal to ohm it out.
The white return was open.
I removed the connector on the side and found one of the terminals had probably been over tightened then eventually broke. The other two also had cracks in the metal.
I ordered a new one and I am going to be careful tightening it.
Good Job!!!
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Check the source at the pedestal. Is your converter working properly.....your battery not charging is an indication that it is not...
