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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-29-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,655
Posted By Bmbrady77
The GFCI outlet with the trip reset is usually...

The GFCI outlet with the trip reset is usually the one closest to the power distribution center. Check near the sinks in the kitchen and bathroom or in the biggest pass through storage space.

Are...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-28-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,355
Posted By Bmbrady77
I re-read that and I did type that up in a rather...

I re-read that and I did type that up in a rather confusing manner...That's what I get for trying to make a quick reply from a smartphone while doing other things!! LOL

What I was trying to get...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-27-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By Bmbrady77
OK the next step would be to check voltage at the...

OK the next step would be to check voltage at the device. There should be a switch on each (fan and light). You can check either with a test light(if you can find a good ground nearby the hood) or a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-27-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By Bmbrady77
Those should be on the 12VDC side Smith, so it...

Those should be on the 12VDC side Smith, so it would more than likely be a fuse. On the distribution board (in the load center next to the breakers) there may be an led by each fuse. If there is,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By Bmbrady77
Sounds like the reverse switch in the steering...

Sounds like the reverse switch in the steering column is stuck. Try to move the shift lever back and forth from reverse to park a few times. If the problem persist, bring it in to the dealer for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By Bmbrady77
Glad to hear it. You are most welcome. To...

Glad to hear it. You are most welcome.

To answer your other question, I don't think you have an issue with the camper wiring because it sounds like the GFCI circuit did it's job. The problem...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By Bmbrady77
Most of the GFCI receptacles with the Reset/Test...

Most of the GFCI receptacles with the Reset/Test button I have seen were either located above the sink in the bathroom, above or near the sink in the kitchen, or in the storage bin of your big pass...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-25-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By Bmbrady77
I took a second look at your pic just now... ...

I took a second look at your pic just now...

On closer inspection..

C to 1
A to 2
B to 3

I can tell because, and I can't believe I missed it the first time, the terminals on the solenoid...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-24-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By Bmbrady77
It looks like, and stress LOOKS like, a standard...

It looks like, and stress LOOKS like, a standard 906 bulb. I can see a hint of the socket underneath it. If it is...It will just pull straight out. If it's corroded pretty bad it may take some force...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-24-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By Bmbrady77
Is this a motor home? What is this solenoid...

Is this a motor home?

What is this solenoid for? for a starter? For a charger disconnect??

Going to need more info to fully help you out. 1 and 2 are the solenoid coil wires (to activate the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,355
Posted By Bmbrady77
The only electrical difference between Fig's 1...

The only electrical difference between Fig's 1 and 2 are that Fig.1 eliminates one small leg of wire to the total circuit. This "in THEORY" makes the circuit more efficient because any wire on the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
I get that but the point of my question was...

I get that but the point of my question was particular to this case..

The Op is asking about a particular scenario in his/her RV. They also stated that this is a motor home so the potential for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,355
Posted By Bmbrady77
You would only wire the batteries in series if...

You would only wire the batteries in series if you have 24VDC system. Series will double the voltage...Parallel will double the available current while keeping the voltage at 12VDC.

As far as the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
A little confused by your comments here Kuba...If...

A little confused by your comments here Kuba...If it was going into a house with A/C....WHY would you need an inverter??
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
No no no. Don't do that! Either cut the plug's...

No no no. Don't do that! Either cut the plug's black wire like I stated or connect the 14ga to the negative wire on the SOCKET (behind the wall). Don't try to shove anything into the socket with the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
Thanks for catching that Tim!!

Thanks for catching that Tim!!
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
No problem. Glad to help.

No problem. Glad to help.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
Awesome you have a pic! And I see that the...

Awesome you have a pic!

And I see that the wires are color coded so this is easier. Two different ways to do this...

1. Yes. Run a wire from the chassis ground terminal to the negative wire on...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
An even easier option is to just wire the case...

An even easier option is to just wire the case ground terminal to the negative wire on the plug. In DC voltage, the negative wire is the ground. In the case of your rv, the negative wires of all of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,822
Posted By Bmbrady77
Why is it that EVERY time I hear of a story like...

Why is it that EVERY time I hear of a story like this, that the details are always crazy? What I mean is..the whole "the owner told my friend" and "he just showed my friend which showed me" parts of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,170
Posted By Bmbrady77
All of your DC voltage devices are already...

All of your DC voltage devices are already grounded to the chassis through the converter ground, which is in turn wired to the battery negative through the frame.

I think what the manufacturer is...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Posted By Bmbrady77
Therare a few variables to consider. I just did a...

Therare a few variables to consider. I just did a 50A service upgrade on mine and it wasn't that bad, but it wasn't a peice of cake either.

First you have to determine whether you distribution...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,204
Posted By Bmbrady77
Not sure that would be a good idea. A 14/2...

Not sure that would be a good idea.

A 14/2 Romex can handle sustained current draw of up to 15A without overheating. Think about it. It's protected by a 15A circuit breaker. Why would the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,204
Posted By Bmbrady77
A burned through wire usually indicates one of...

A burned through wire usually indicates one of two problems

Loose or intermittent connection, which can cause quick spikes in current on the wire that happen too fast for the circuit breaker to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-22-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By Bmbrady77
Thanks for looking

Well guys I figured it out. The charging regulator and protection circuit is inside of the converter and not on the distribution board. I took the old board out this morning and gave it a good once...
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