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Old 02-18-2016, 01:41 AM   #1
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Circuit breakers

Help!!! I've read the book and went to generator in the rain, in the dark. I cannot find them. I've located the fuses but they look okay. The gfci is fine. I have power to all but two outlets.
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Old 02-18-2016, 02:07 AM   #2
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If you have power to all but two, your generator is putting out, and supplying all but those two.
You might have two branch circuits; even if they look like they are on, try turning off all breakers and back on again. A tripped breaker doesn't pop to the off position, but only a bit off center.
Also, you might also have two GFCIs.

Let us know what you find.
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Old 02-18-2016, 02:10 AM   #3
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I can't find any circuit breakers to throw �� I've located house fuses which is the location the book gave for circuit breakers. I have one gfci that I'm aware of and another that is tied to that. That's hasn't helped
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Old 02-18-2016, 09:02 AM   #4
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Old 02-18-2016, 11:07 AM   #6
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Under the bed??
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It's a forester 2401R MBS
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Old 02-18-2016, 01:03 PM   #8
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Both the fuses and breakers are located in the converter panel under the edge of the bed:


Open the panel by pushing on the cover as the latch is a push to open, push to close style.
I don't have an image of the contents - but there's generally 6 breakers in addition to the 12 volt fuses. There's also fuses in the panel to the left of the first step in the stepwell in our 2250; I suspect yours is similar. The fuses are for 12 volt items, so these won't help in your case.
On our old motorhome, some 110V outlets were connected to the microwave circuit. The circuit with the GFCI controlled the remainder.
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On our 2012 Solera "S", they are in a black plastic box under the stove. "Power distribution box" I think. Thumb nail slots to pop open the cover. Circuit breakers (for 110 volt circuits) on one side; automotive type fuses (for the 12 volt circuits) on the other side.
Look for a plastic panel somewhere (likely near the floor and likely somewhat near the middle of the coach).
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Old 02-18-2016, 01:23 PM   #10
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Thank you both very much!! I found it this morning. It is under the stove near the floor. I feel pretty stupid right now ����
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Old 02-18-2016, 02:41 PM   #11
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Was one of the breakers needing reset?
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Old 02-18-2016, 09:51 PM   #12
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There sure was! Thank you for asking
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There sure was! Thank you for asking
Thanks for reporting back. We like to read of solutions and you have 2. Now you know where your breakers are AND you reset one to solve the original problem.
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Good to read your up and running!
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