364 Gfci frustration (rear bathroom)

[thebenz]

My 364 has the Gfci pop all the time. It seems like anytime it moves it pops, maybe it is just when I'm switching power types.

Anyways, the main frustration is that the Gfci reset is in the back bathroom which isn't accessible when the slides are closed. This means when we are going down the road I can't watch the front TV if it pops.

Anyone else experiencing this frustration?

[Iggy]

I have a few questions.
When does it trip? Are you using the same thing when it trips?
Does it do it while on shore power and while on generator?
Does it reset immediately or must you try a few times?

You also never said how old your Georgetown is.
GFCI do fail over time.

Some things that make GFCI trip normally are:
Hair dryer motors and any other motor that pull a lot of amps quickly.
Hope this helps a little in finding the cause.
Good Luck

[Ford Idaho]

Is there a more accessible outlet on the same circuit?

If there is swap places with the two outlets.

[dezolen]

Try a new GFI. Many oem are the cheapest the manufacturer can source

[thebenz]

Yes, there are more accessible outlets on that circuit. Can I switch the reset switch to any of them?

I think it is related to the generator. I noticed it pops the Gfci when it turns off and on .

On a related note, I just hit 20 hours on the generator and it is due for its first oil change. I am returning home from a long weekend trip where the generator was used a lot. I noticed now that I'm home the generator is making a slight stumble sound and the relay transfer switch in the back of the RV click off and on like it's looking for shore power.

The Gfci switch also isn't resetting.

[GABoy]

No. If you move the outlet down line the other outlets will not be protected. It's a series wiring configuration.


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[GABoy]

Sounds like something is grounding and causing electrical problems. I'd have it looked at.


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[Trempert]

I'd start by replacing the GFCI. I had a similar issue with mine where it would pop anytime I turned on the basement TV. After I validated it wasn't an issue with the TV I replaced the GFCI and haven't had a pop for 3+ years.


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[thebenz]

I just realized the leveling jacks popped a fuse in the battery compartment. I wonder if that was related.

[Harkerr]

May be a problem with generator transfer switch. Try new gfci first

[SQROOT]

Check all outside 120 volt plugs if they have been wet then this may be the problem as it was on my unit.

[Trempert]

Originally Posted by thebenz

I just realized the leveling jacks popped a fuse in the battery compartment. I wonder if that was related.

Probably not. The jacks are a 12v system unrelated to the 120v circuit.


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[toolman_57]

Maybe your problem is related to a damaged wiring harness in the rear slider. Suggest you check to see if your slider is working correctly.

I've seen some other posts related to the bedroom slider on the 364 having manufacturing issues. Mine had a ripple in the linoleum and a significant jump/bounce when closing. I bring this up because this slider has all the breakers/fuses above the bed and a wiring harness that moves along withi it. As part of the repair they told me that they had to fix some fraying in my wiring harness associated with the slider problem.

[bend302]

GFCIs are also sensitive to serious vibration. I have had them trip when hammering on the wall near where they were mounted.

Bill