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07-12-2016, 06:01 PM
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Electrical- no lights no fridge
I have a 2007 Forest River Sandpiper 34SP Toyhauler. Everything is working on it but the lights and refrigerator. Does anyone know what would cause this?
Thanks!
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07-12-2016, 06:14 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
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converter fuse or breaker? Guessing only 12v stuff out? Are you plugged into 120v shore power?
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07-12-2016, 06:15 PM
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yes, plugged into 120 shorepower
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07-12-2016, 06:15 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laurenk0411
Everything on my 2007 Sandpiper toy hauler work but lights and fridge. What could be the problem?
Thanks!
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Everything works... including your microwave and air conditioner?
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07-12-2016, 06:24 PM
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What is working?
electrical outlets?
Microwave?
TV?
Are you on shore power?
What 12 volt things are working?
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07-12-2016, 06:24 PM
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Carknocker Family
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Blown fuse? You have any 12 volt system working?
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07-12-2016, 10:54 PM
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plugs work, air conditioner works & microwave works
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07-12-2016, 10:55 PM
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yes everything else works
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07-12-2016, 10:57 PM
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on shorepower & microwave, plugs, air conditioner all work
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07-12-2016, 11:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laurenk0411
I have a 2007 Forest River Sandpiper 34SP Toyhauler. Everything is working on it but the lights and refrigerator. Does anyone know what would cause this?
Thanks!
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How long have you had the RV? Is this a new problem? Have the lights and fridge worked before?
The reason I ask is you don't say if you have owned this unit for a while or it is new to you. You obviously have a 12v problem be it a battery or a converter or something as simple as a 12v shutoff.
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07-13-2016, 12:18 AM
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We've had it since it was brand new, 9 years. Everything has always worked. And were working fine until we lowered the electric stabilizer jacks. The jacks power quit and so did the lights and fridge.
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07-13-2016, 12:18 AM
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Where would the 12v shut off be located?
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07-13-2016, 06:17 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Check for a self resetting circuit breaker by the battery.
It may has a red rubber cover.
I have three as shown.
One or more has tripped.
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07-13-2016, 03:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laurenk0411
We've had it since it was brand new, 9 years. Everything has always worked. And were working fine until we lowered the electric stabilizer jacks. The jacks power quit and so did the lights and fridge.
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This is the clue that tells what happened. The jacks present a high current draw on the battery. If the battery voltage is low, the jacks should draw more current than normal which, as already pointed out, probably tripped a circuit breaker or blew a master fuse located near the battery.
I'd start at the battery with a voltmeter. you should see 12V or more. Next check the distribution panel where the fuses are. If there's no voltage there, the issue definitely lies between the battery and the distribution panel.
Phil
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07-13-2016, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TURBS
Check for a self resetting circuit breaker by the battery.
It may has a red rubber cover.
I have three as shown.
One or more has tripped.
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They could also be manual reset. After you check for proper voltage look for the breakers. When you find them, run your finger around the sides of the circuit breaker til you feel a small button (very small & doesn't stick out very far). Press the button and see if everything comes back on. 
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07-13-2016, 04:46 PM
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Junior Member
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Check the inverter make sure it is turned on the same thing happened to me something bumped into the on off switch
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07-13-2016, 05:21 PM
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Member
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Lights
Have you tried plugging into your tow vehicle and see if lights come on. I had a similar issue and the converter had went bad, killing batteries. As has been said, check voltage at batteries and go from there.
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07-13-2016, 06:30 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rracer5
They could also be manual reset. After you check for proper voltage look for the breakers. When you find them, run your finger around the sides of the circuit breaker til you feel a small button (very small & doesn't stick out very far). Press the button and see if everything comes back on. |
Sorry that's what I meant.
Manual reset
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "14"
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07-13-2016, 06:30 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brightowl
Check the inverter make sure it is turned on the same thing happened to me something bumped into the on off switch
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Inverter would have nothing to do with it.
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "14"
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07-13-2016, 06:33 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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The jacks are almost always hooked directly to the battery, with a circuit breaker like I've shown, a lot of times internal 12 items including the converter are also on those manual resetting breakers.
If the landing gear quit then I'd suspect that.
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2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
2016 nights camped "14"
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