shore power

  1. BW

    House Batteries Not Charging on Shore Power

    morning- i am plugged into shore power, but my wet cell batteries are not charging. voltage is dropping. when i fire up the motorhome, the batteries bumped up to 13.4 volts. is my converter on the way out or is there something else i should be looking for? the fuses on the converter are good.
  2. twohand

    Battery Disconnect Switch Position and Voltage Readings

    Good day to you all! Hope you can settle a discussion regarding the battery disconnect switch. What position should this switch be in when connected to shore power, and what voltages should my lead-acid battery read in each switch position?
  3. CR

    2010 Fleetwood Encounter 50 Amp Shore Power and Second AC

    Hopefully someone has some answers/suggestions for me... Here's the story: My wife and I are preparing to drive back to southern California in a couple weeks in our used 2010 Fleetwood Encounter (32BH) which we just purchased from a private seller. The RV itself is in really good condition...
  4. JA

    2004 Alfa See Ya Coleman Mach AC Short Cycling

    I have a 2004 Alfa See Ya with a Coleman Mach basement AC unit. The compressor is short cycling every 1 min 4 seconds. When it tries to start, voltage drops from 118V down to 110-111V, then recovers back to 117-118V. Cool air comes out but not cold air. I've already replaced the shore power...
  5. B2

    2019 Minnie Drop 170S A/C Trips Breaker After Running

    I just bought a 2019 MD170S that has not been used for the last 4 years. We tested the AC while inspecting prior to purchasing. It was on around 40 minutes. When we got it home we put it on Shore power. The AC would run only 30 to 60 minutes and then pop the breaker. At first I thought it was...
  6. NU

    240V Readings in 50 Amp RV Shore Power

    2018 Solitude 310GK. Trailer is parked at home while I have been building a new shop. I had to use my 50 foot extension cord to keep the trailer powered until I can park it back in it's normal location next to my 50 amp plug. For starters I am pretty capable at wiring and trouble shooting, I...
  7. MI

    Inverter/charger fan seems to be running constantly

    2019 Thor Aria 3901 seems like the inverter fan never shuts off. I'm on 50 amp shore power and its summer in Texas so its been 100 everyday but is this normal? or am I trying to borrow trouble?
  8. EK

    2004 Cougar Trips Shop Breaker on Shore Power

    2004 cougar 5th wheel, model 290efs. Just purchased this unit and was going through checking things over. had it plugged into the shop on a 20-amp circuit everything working correctly (microwave, AC, fridge) on shore power. was using a shop vac plugged into a receptable inside the rv, it was...
  9. Robobrainiac

    Coleman Mach Rooftop AC Compressor Not Starting

    I am hoping someone can help me before I climb off the top of my RV roof because I don't want to climb back up here again. Coleman Mach Roof top AC 115v system It is not blowing cold at all I think the compressor is done. It does not seem to be starting. I want to confirm I am seeing this...
  10. GA

    Magnum MSH3012M Not Passing Shore Power After Lithium Upgrade

    I recently replaced my worn out lead acid batteries in my 2018 Entegra Insignia with two 460 amp hour Vatrer lithium batteries. Everything is good EXCEPT after the batteries charge up on shore power the coach still draws power from the batteries and does not seem to switch over to shore power...
  11. KA

    Free Grey Wolf Camper Missing Keys and Title

    I need keys the keys numbers are KS970 and CH175 AND R001
  12. Mikemc423

    X17Z AC Shut Off on Household 20 Amp Circuit

    My X17Z AC was on and running on my house power, a 15 or 20 amp circuit, I am not really sure. Turned it on this morning to make surte it was working before heading away for a few day. It shut off after a while and will now not turn back on. I reset the breaker even though it wasn't tripped. Is...
  13. PC

    Running a Second A/C on Separate Shore Power

    Bigfoot 40MH32ST with 30 amp service so cannot run both A/Cs off shore power at same time. Understand as wired from factory could run both off the generator. Prior owner installed a switch through which select one or the other A/Cs so running both off generator not available now. Thinking...
  14. ZU

    Renogy Inverter Would Not Switch to Shore Power

    Hey all, so I finished my install of the Renogy 2000w with a built in ATS (https://www.renogy.com/products/puh-12v-3000w-pure-sine-wave-inverter-with-ups-transfer-switch-and-built-in-bluetooth). The inverter is functioning when on battery, but even with I connect shore power, it still draws...
  15. Fishin_Fool

    Shore Power Plug Strain Relief on 2007 Outlook 31C

    My shore power cable outer insulation has separated from the actual plug and now has little to no strain relief. Has anyone else had this problem and is there a fix for this or just replace the cable. At some point the conductors will eventually fail due to the strain of plugging/unplugging the...
  16. TH

    Dogbone Adapters Outlawed by Newmar?

    I finally received the Newmar print owners manual for my coach from the previous owner. I always like to read them, so I was looking through the documents yesterday. I was surprised to see in the electrical section that Newmar says no adapters. Will void warranty, etc. I only use a 50a to...
  17. PC

    Running two A/C units on 30 amps with EasyStarts

    I've wrote before that my Bogfoot has two A/C units but only 30 amp service. Manual says can run both off generator but only one at a time off shore power. Emailed with Micro-Air. They said with an Easy Start on each unit should be able to run both at the same time. Anyone doing this?
  18. BE

    Wet Cell Battery Reading 13.6 Volts After RV Repair

    My batteries usually read 13.8 from the indoor panel and my iPhone app. After getting the Rv back from toilet replacement, reads 13.6. Repair shop had it overnight. I emptied the fridge and shut that off. Nothing else was on. Figured it would change back to normal after a few days plugged in...
  19. DA

    Safe Home Extension Cord for Micro Minnie Prep

    I usually back it up to the house a few hours before packing to get the fridge cold drive out the heat before we pack, make the bed, clean, etc.. I've been using an extension cord/adapter/shore cord that came with the RV, but the 25ft extension cord and adapter are getting too warm.. Anyone...
  20. SI

    Replacing a Dometic RM100 with a 12V compressor fridge

    hey y’all, my heat exchange dometic fridge (RM100, original factory model in my 1981 Excella) has been struggling to keep temps even in the fridge portion (not freezer) for several years during hot months which keep getting hotter (fins frost, ceiling drips, some food actually freezes while...
  21. QU

    30 Amp Power Delay With Surge Guard Transfer Switch

    On our 2022 Tiffin open road 34pa in the yard we have 50 and 30 amp plug-ins. I unplug from 50 move rv to another location where theres a 30 plug-in, for some reason I plugged in it in and no 30 amp power, I checked all connections, Breakers ect. Then out of no where it came on. I've never...
  22. TR

    Trik-L-Start in 2012 Itasca Sunstar 30T?

    I have a 2012 Itasca Sunstar 30T, and my chassis battery was dead today. It is a new battery, just installed this spring. It has been sitting in storage for about a month and a half, but connected to shore power. My chassis and coach breakers were on the whole time. My understanding, based on a...
  23. dpickard

    Shore Power Shuts Off After 4-5 Minutes

    2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40QDP... Most long timers know I show dachshunds as a hobby. Went to a dog show in Doswell, Virginia. Got home and plugged up as usual. About 5 minutes later, there was no power inside the coach. Had a so called mobile tech come to the house and replaced the coach's...
  24. ST

    Will a Portable Generator Charge the House Battery?

    I have a 1989 Royal Classic, did not come with a built in generator. House battery is under the hood on the drivers side. I just bought a portable generator to help when I have no hookups. My question is, when using the generator power, if I leave the house battery switch on, will the...
  25. turf

    Victron Split Phase Install With 30 Amp Shore Power

    hey folks! i have a solar system thats is working, but its only a battery charging system, not the full inverter setup. i got a couple of victron inverters to add to my system and i watched about every video i could find about installing a split phase system. but the more i learn, the more...

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