Circuit breaker/Fuse labels unknown

sski1 · 07-28-2019, 11:13 AM

We just got a 2004 Georgetown 326DS and none of the circuit breakers it fuzes are labeled. We have a Fuze that trips sometimes when connect to shore power. Also the lights in the living area slide dont work, it's not the bulbs. Attached is pics of our circuit breaker box and fuzes. Does anyone have the same rig and can tell us what goes to what so we trouble shoot the electrical issues?

sski1 · 07-28-2019, 11:49 AM

I am new to this type of dialogueing. So please be patient with me as I figure this allbout. We just got a 2004 Georgetown 326DS and none of the circuit breakers it fuzes are labeled. We have a Fuze that trips sometimes when connect to shore power. Also the lights in the living area slide dont work, it's not the bulbs. Attached is pics of our circuit breaker box and fuzes. Does anyone have the same rig and can tell us what goes to what? We have figure some out but not all.

ScottBrownstein · 07-28-2019, 11:51 AM

Lights are DC, not 110 volt AC

Schvarak · 07-28-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sski1

I am new to this type of dialogueing. So please be patient with me as I figure this allbout. We just got a 2004 Georgetown 326DS and none of the circuit breakers it fuzes are labeled. We have a Fuze that trips sometimes when connect to shore power. Also the lights in the living area slide dont work, it's not the bulbs. Attached is pics of our circuit breaker box and fuzes. Does anyone have the same rig and can tell us what goes to what? We have figure some out but not all.

I recently went through three wide 30A fuses due to having my finger on the slide in and/ out too long!! These were 30A wide green fuses. I had some smaller width 30 Amp fuses that should be Ok for radio etc usage. Gotta keep my finger off the switch![emoji20]

TitanMike · 07-28-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Schvarak

I recently went through three wide 30A fuses due to having my finger on the slide in and/ out too long!! These were 30A wide green fuses. I had some smaller width 30 Amp fuses that should be Ok for radio etc usage. Gotta keep my finger off the switch![emoji20]

They do make Circuit Breaker's that fit in ATO/ATC fuse sockets that are re-settable. A little taller than the regular fuse but when it trips you just press the reset button. Beats not having a new fuse lying around when you need it.

This 6 piece asst. is under $20 and covers from 5 amp to 30 amp, from amazon.

BTW, only difference between ATO and ATC type fuses is that the ATC is totally enclosed on the bottom while the ATO is open (element and blades just pressed into the body from the bottom. The ATC's are "weather resistant" but other than that they fit the same "sockets" and perform the same.

retiredcamper47 · 07-28-2019, 02:29 PM

Had same problem with 12v lights not working in slide. Problem was pinched wire under slide. Repaired wire and strapped wires away from slide rail.

geeman53 · 07-28-2019, 02:52 PM

Welcome from SW Ohio.

Larry-NC · 07-29-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottBrownstein

Lights are DC, not 110 volt AC

Scott, the OP lacks labels for BOTH the breakers and the fuses. I think he understands that the slide lights are 12v, based on a discussion we had yesterday in a hijacked thread.

It's true that he could probably generate the 110v labels in 10 minutes and the 12v labels in 20 or 30, but he's trying to avoid that.

**Mr. Dan** · 07-29-2019, 04:30 PM

I wonder if there might be labels behind those black covers. OP, you might consider turning off all power and removing those covers/boxes.

sski1 · 07-29-2019, 05:24 PM

Thanks. We removed the panels and there is no labels so we are trying to troubleshoot the whole coach to figure everything out. Once we figure it out, we will be making labels. Its not something that we can do in a day because it just gets way to hot in Arizona this time of year.

**Mr. Dan** · 07-29-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sski1

Thanks. We removed the panels and there is no labels so we are trying to troubleshoot the whole coach to figure everything out. Once we figure it out, we will be making labels. Its not something that we can do in a day because it just gets way to hot in Arizona this time of year.

Bummer............ so sorry.

sski1 · 07-29-2019, 05:54 PM

We have done some trouble shooting and found a bad breaker. It is the original breaker and the brand (T&B) is no longer available; bought by Eaton. I found a similar breaker by Eaton and the only difference is the way it looks on the top back of the breaker. It appears to me that Eaton has redesign that added a few clips to make the breaker more secure, but I am just guessing as to what the clips are for. Has anyone replaced breakers and found the same thing? See attached picture of old versus new.

fredcrowley · 07-29-2019, 06:25 PM

Although we have a different rig (43' Sierra 5th wheel), I had the same problem - nothing labelled. Starting with the 120V breakers, I shut each one off one at a time, and then noted what wasn't working or what 120V outlets were not live. Made my own label to identify what was on that circuit. Did the same thing with the 12v fuses (removed a fuse - determined what wasn't working). While this was a royal pain in the backside, I did succeed in correctly labelling each 120v or 12v circuits, I think, well maybe, but then again....

BobHanke · 07-30-2019, 08:46 AM

Regarding the light(s) that do not work. Had that issue with the ceiling light in our slide out dinette. Turned out the fuse that protected that light and no other fixture that I have found was dirty. Took a finger nail emery board and shined all the fuses until cleaning the correct one brought success. I use the same tool to clean battery contacts. Helps to have a woman around for specialty tools.

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