Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-10-2017, 05:23 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
2018 Georgetown 36B5 inverter issue

Took our 2018 Georgetown 36B5 for our first trip. We had something plugged in that blew a 20A circuit breaker. Since that time, the inverter has not worked. Manual says GFCI - that is fine. Get error E01 meaning DC voltage is low but it is not. Shows fine on the My RV screen and DC Power works. Any thoughts? Inverter definitely does not supply 120V. Is there a hidden fuse or circuit breaker somewhere? Thanks
Geriks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2017, 05:26 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Witch Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
Do not know what converter
__________________
Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC

Witch Doctor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2017, 05:28 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Witch Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
Quote:
Originally Posted by Witch Doctor View Post
Do not know what converter
Hit button to soon, do not know which one they installed, but most if not all have a fuse inside.
__________________
Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC

Witch Doctor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2017, 05:29 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Witch Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
Should be inverter
__________________
Coachmen M/H
Concord
2018 / 300 DSC

Witch Doctor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2017, 05:34 PM   #5
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Inside Inverter? I see that in the installation instructions but can't seem to find it. Would I need to take a cover off? Thanks
Geriks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2017, 04:29 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
mlmay12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Escondido, CA
Posts: 816
Inverter

On the face of the Inverter itself where all your powered outlets plug in there is a GFCI Breaker also. Mine pops every so often, might need to reset there.
__________________
2016 Dynamax Isata 3 24FW
2016 Jeep Willys JK
Yellow Lab Buddy Biscuit Eater
USN-RET/DOD-RET
mlmay12 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2017, 06:27 PM   #7
Member
 
Dalin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Danville, Va.
Posts: 76
I have that same model. when I purchased it in June, the main TV wouldn't work as we were going over all the things on it with the salesman. come to find out it was the main inverter to provide 120. I left it there, they called and told me that they had one on order, I told him as long as it gets done right, I would still take it. They got one withon 3 days and replaced it, we have never had an issue with it so far. I'm wondering now, did they have a bad batch of inverters? Well, the one they replaced it with looks the same but is a different brand name so that's that. Wish I could tell you more.
__________________
Dalin...(Dan & Linda)
2018- Georgetown- 36B5 GT
Veteran USN / RD3 68-74
Retired Electrician, Miller Brewery, 31 yrs.
Dalin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2017, 06:49 PM   #8
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Thank you. Ours worked at first but something happened when the breaker trip. We will see ...
Geriks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2017, 11:02 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
xgarys's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 264
Quote:
Originally Posted by Geriks View Post
Thank you. Ours worked at first but something happened when the breaker trip. We will see ...
The inverter may well have suffered infant mortality when a semiconductor in the output section shorted internally and then caused the breaker to trip. If electronics fail on their own it will usully be within the first few minutes or hours of operation.

The indication of low input voltage could be consistant with the operation of a protective circuit that activates in the event of a potentially dangerous overcurrent condition in the output section (technically it's called a "Crowbar Circuit"). If there is such a potentially dangerous condition it kills the input (12V) supply.

The problem could also be with electronics downstream of the inverter. Think television, satellite antenna, or any other 110V device that is connected to operate on battery when dry camping.

Therefore, after disconnecting the 110V output from the inverter confirm that 12V is present at the inverter input. Then check for a circuit breaker on the outside of the inverter case that you can reset then check for 110 at the inverter output. Failing that, plan on replacing the inverter.

It should be a warranty issue no question. Should you decide to open the case in search of a fuse you will most likely void the warranty. If it's not under warranty then go for it - there's nothing to lose.
xgarys is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-13-2017, 08:45 PM   #10
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
Thanks for your thoughts! We were connected to Shore Power when it happened. Any ideas on why it would be impacted then?
Geriks is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
georgetown, inverter

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:31 AM.