dead converter, cause?

[GrumpyOldGoat]

I hooked up to a new 50Amp plug today and lost my converter and the Dometic microwave.

When trouble shooting the white wire in the 50Amp outlet was not connected and the other 3 wires were all loose, requiring a couple of turns with the screwdriver to cinch them down tight.

Would that murder the converter and possible the microwave?

The microwave was working fine until halfway through the troubleshooting.

2005 FR 38' BSHD(well, in some order) Sandpiper.


(edit) The converter is marked Champway CS60A

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldGoat

I hooked up to a new 50Amp plug today and lost my converter and the Dometic microwave.

When trouble shooting the white wire in the 50Amp outlet was not connected and the other 3 wires were all loose, requiring a couple of turns with the screwdriver to cinch them down tight.

Would that murder the converter and possible the microwave?

The microwave was working fine until halfway through the troubleshooting.

2005 FR 38' BSHD(well, in some order) Sandpiper.


(edit) The converter is marked Champway CS60A

Yep, you probably had an open neutral and shot 240 volts (or a high variation of) thru the system. You will lose the converter, microwave, and a lot of times the television. Maybe the fridge control board too.

We just discussed this the other day in a thread, let me get you the link.

[crunchman12001]

A new 50 amp plug? Did you use an adapter?

[fonzie]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Yep, you probably had an open neutral and shot 240 volts thru the system. You will lose the converter, microwave, and a lot of times the television. Maybe the fridge control board too.

We just discussed this the other day in a thread, let me get you the link.

X2 and maybe get one of these.....it should prevent any future electrical issue....


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[GrumpyOldGoat]

The trlr is wired for 50amp, used the cord that came with it.

The outlet was new yesterday.

Just to add to the question, where can I get a replacement that fits in the same spot?

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by crunchman12001

A new 50 amp plug? Did you use an adapter?

Good question, and we need to really know all the facts. Do you actually have a 30 amp (3 prong on cord) or 50 amp (4 prong on cord) RV.

I gave the advice above assuming you are connecting to a true 120/240 volt split phase 50 amp outlet. You usually only have a problem if you have an open neutral or miswiring there.

A 30 amp outlet 240 volt event is most always caused when connecting it wrong in the breaker box and wiring it for 240 volts and not 120 volts.

Check out this recent thread with post#6:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...er-105300.html

No white wire connected (the neutral) is an open neutral...and unfortunately, you have most likely shot 240 (or some kind of high voltage variation) volts thru the RV.

[GrumpyOldGoat]

It's a 4 prong 50amp cord.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldGoat

It's a 4 prong 50amp cord.

The thread link I posted above has a lot more details and other links to websites explaining the open neutral.