![]() ![]() Do that before you hit the road, so you won't have to waste time looking for that manual when away in the campground (or worse, find that you don't have it with you). This is often located in your vehicle’s bathroom, but not always.Ĭheck your RV’s manual if you’re unsure of its location, or how to reset it. The first thing you should do when troubleshooting your lack of power is to check your RV’s main GFCI, the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. So you plug in your RV, but you’re not getting any power! What on earth is going on? Checking and Resetting The GFCI It’s an RV enthusiast’s worst nightmare: you’ve spent hours on the road in your vehicle, fighting traffic, crawling your way across lanes for endless miles and now, finally, you’ve reached your destination, parked your vehicle, and are ready to unwind in your state-of-the-art home away from home. RV Plugged in at the campsite but no power? Let's go over your options But follow along with us as we go through each one in detail and you’ll be back up and running before you know it. And some of them likely seem daunting at first glance. Those were a lot of steps to go through, we know. Check the wires connected to the breaker, then between the breaker and the outlets.Test for power between the power transfer switch/power cord and the inverter/converter.Check the charger/inverter, and, if you have a generator, test for power at the power transfer switch.Check the diagnostic lights to determine if there is the power to the surge protector.Disconnect your power pedestal from the shore power and reset your RV’s breaker.Disconnect the batteries from the coach and see how the inverter responds.Check the batteries to make sure they’re not damaged or otherwise incapacitated.Reset the main 110-volt circuit breaker.Reset the main circuit breakers at the power pedestal.Check if the main GFCI has tripped and needs to be reset.That being said, here’s a quick list of things to do: If it looks or feels dangerous to you, stop what you’re doing immediately and consult a licensed RV repair professional. Safety first! Remember to always practice caution when dealing with electrical outputs. Don’t despair! Let’s get to the bottom of your issue with a little troubleshooting so you can get back to enjoying the comforts of home, stat! The lights are still out, the air-conditioner isn't kicking in. Finally parked in your campsite, you plug your RV into the shore power outlet - and nothing happens. ![]()
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