sea2summit
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They also get old/worn out and fail to their default “off”.
Extension cord question
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LittleBill21
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drag another cord along
LD1
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Lots of guessing, assumptions, and speculation.
The RV controller will tell you exactly why it's tripping.
Get that code today if you make it there and then you can figure out what you need to do
The RV controller will tell you exactly why it's tripping.
Get that code today if you make it there and then you can figure out what you need to do
GFI's and refrigerators don't get along well.
https://homeappliancehero.com/large...dn't be,of electrocution and electrical fires.
https://voltfixer.com/why-fridge-keeps-tripping-gfci/
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Couple of questions:
- Is your refrigerator two-way (120v or propane) or three-way (120v, propane, or 12v?)
If it's three-way I'd suggest NEVER using the 12v option.
Regardless of that choice, do you leave your refrigerator "plugged in and running" while it is in storage? If you do, I'd suggest disabling it instead. There is likely a dedicated circuit breaker in the panel which will kill power to it. If you disable it (good practice,) be sure to unload it, leave the door ajar, and prop something so the door cannot accidentally close itself.
The refrigerator is one of the highest electrical loads in an RV, ditto the battery charger. If you disable the refer prior to plugging into shore power you will be demanding less amperage which might help your current issue.
I'd also verify your "engine" and "house" batteries. If they are flooded lead acid batteries I'd make sure they have not gone dry and have the proper amount of fluid in them. Dry batteries can cause a large electrical load by the RV charger.
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Pixguy
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Current refer is only 120v.
We ran 12v on last coach while on the road.
Only left refer on while storing once by accident. It does have a cooling off process at ice machine but a fan still runs so I hit breaker.
The Mrs wants the refer on the day before when i bring to house to load up for trip home. I may have to put in a 30amp outlet at house.
What wire do I need for 30a for a beside the panel outlet? 10/2 correct?
plowhog
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Necessary wire size for a 30a RV plug would depend on the distance the RV is from the panel. Preparing for a trip, I used to park my motor home in front of my house. Due to the length of the cord from the rear of the house electrical panel, it was either #6 or #8. (Cant' remember exactly.) I'm not an electrician, but I'm sure an electrician would know. Or, there are online sources to check voltage distances, amps, and length of wire.
Beware the 30a, 120V RV connection is something of an oddity. Be sure to use the correct plug. Or have a 240V circuit/plug wired, and use an electrical adapter that are commonly available at RV stores.
LittleBill21
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you do not need a 30a circuit to run the refrigerator, unless this is some full size fridge. they use like 800 watts, if its absorption based and not compressor.
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Pixguy
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It is a full size residential fridge and it'd have to be roughly 55ft away and use 35' of 50a and 25' of 30amp. I'm thinking 30a due to the 120v tripping yet it is plugged in the rv using 120v
LittleBill21
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i am struggling to believe the refer uses that much power. let us know what the error code is.