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Old 01-28-2018, 07:17 PM   #1
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Where is Main Circuit Breaker on Georgetown 351 DS

Help. My son is living in our 2014 Georgetown 351 DS and he has no power (Except for Battery).

The power pedestal we are plugged into has power but none is making it to the RV. The power does not even come on when we run the generator.

Can someone tell me where the main circuit breaker is in the Georgetown 351?
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:28 PM   #2
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Check for a chocolate coloured panel door near the floor in the bedroom.

It should have a black plastic tab to open. The main breakers for the RV should be in the centre. Make sure they are both in the “up” position.
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:30 PM   #3
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Kenandterry... there is one panel with circuit breakers and another with fuses; both under the bed. Is there another one?
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:33 PM   #4
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On our model, fuses for anything 12 volt AND breakers for anything 120volt are in the same panel.

Do any ceiling lights work? They are usually all 12 volt.

Any power to any electrical outlets?
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:37 PM   #5
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The 12 volt is working for now. Lights only. None of the outlets. There is no hum in the back indicating power is getting to the converter at all. Whether on 50 Amp, 50 Amp or Generator... no 110 power at all.
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:42 PM   #6
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So we found two breakers labeled main... they were up. Turned them off and back on... still nothing. Side note; my son did the monthly run on the generator today and for a few seconds both the power and the generator were on at the same time. I'm pretty sure this is OK as I thought it took care of everything. After he shut down the generator everything was fine for an hour when he lost 110
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You’ll need flashlight to check inside the compartment where the power cord enters. Look carefully inside to see if you see any fuses in there that are burnt.
MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FIRST

If things look good there, go back inside to the power panel in the bedroom. Turn both centre breakers to OFF (down) then back ON (up)

Plug the cord back in. Do you hear anything inside the power cord compartment?
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:59 PM   #8
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On my Georgetown, I manually have to plug my power cord into a campground pedestal, OR I have to plug my power cord into a 50amp receptacle located inside the power compartment which is the 50amp receptacle from the generator in the next compartment.

Yours sounds like you have the auto transfer feature.....but I’m not sure if you are supposed to run both the genny and be plugged in at the same time.

Maybe someone else with auto transfer will chime in.
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Old 01-28-2018, 08:04 PM   #9
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I hope so. Just struck out with good sam sending a mobile mechanic out. Apparently the roadside assistance is just that and since it's parked they couldn't help me. Trying to google someone now. What a mess. Thanks for trying!
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Sorry I couldn’t help you.

Be sure to come back when you get it fixed and let us know.
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OK... So Turns out, everything is OK.

First, no power to the Pedestal; most of the park has power except for four sites.

Second, after resetting all of the breakers, the Generator started powering the RV so I'm convinced once the power at the pedestal is restored, all will be fine (I Hope).

Thank you for trying to help. My son is living in the RV while he is doing his internship in Jackson MS, about 3 hours from me so sometimes I feel helpless.

Thank you again! You did help him find the master breakers which is something we didn't know without your help!

More importantly you took the time to try to help a stranger and for that, I am truly grateful!
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Helping a fellow RVer is what these forums are for.

So glad things got straightened out, especially given the time of year.

I was basing everything on the statement where you said there was power at the pedestal. Campground power issues are a common problem. Without a power meter to verify, and knowing how to use it we can’t assume anything.

Enjoy
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Helping a fellow RVer is what these forums are for.
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The 12 volt is working for now. Lights only. None of the outlets. There is no hum in the back indicating power is getting to the converter at all. Whether on 50 Amp, 50 Amp or Generator... no 110 power at all.
The converter is to change 120 volt to 12volt dc. Inverter is to change 12 volt DC to 120 a/c

You should have had 120 volts from your generator to you 120 volt outlets. you still have a problem.
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Still sounds like something's not quite right there. The generator should have provided AC power when it was running. Takes about 30 seconds to kick in after starting but, I would have expected AC power when it was running

You can start the generator when plugged in to 50 amp power. I have done that a few times with no issues. However, there is a chance that it could have caused a power surge and tripped the main breaker. Also, check the GFCIs as they could trip with a surge.

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Main Breaker

Try looking for two 40 amp spaid fueses in the main breaker. Had a cousin with the same problem and found one of them had blown
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Many campgrounds have a second (larger) breaker upstream that protects 3-4 pedestals. Usually these are in a locked area so you may need staff to come and reset for you.
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I'm still confused. First I read
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Help. My son is living in our 2014 Georgetown 351 DS and he has no power (Except for Battery).

The power pedestal we are plugged into has power but none is making it to the RV. The power does not even come on when we run the generator.

Can someone tell me where the main circuit breaker is in the Georgetown 351?
... and then I read

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OK... So Turns out, everything is OK.

First, no power to the Pedestal; most of the park has power except for four sites.

Second, after resetting all of the breakers, the Generator started powering the RV so I'm convinced once the power at the pedestal is restored, all will be fine (I Hope).

Thank you for trying to help. My son is living in the RV while he is doing his internship in Jackson MS, about 3 hours from me so sometimes I feel helpless.

Thank you again! You did help him find the master breakers which is something we didn't know without your help!

More importantly you took the time to try to help a stranger and for that, I am truly grateful!
What do you think changed here?
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You really need to get a multimeter and learn how to use it to check voltage, or at least a no-contact voltage detector. It will help with troubleshooting.
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I'm still confused. First I read

... and then I read



What do you think changed here?
I think assumptions were made.

And I'm not slamming the OP by any means because it seems we read this more and more here every day. People just don't know.

As CedarCreekWoody mentions, some basic tests with a multimeter would have been the first place to start.

There is another thread going on where the OP is having 12v issues and the same thing there... things 'look' good but no actual testing has been done.

And we see it here often...(example) "My electric stabilizers won't work. What do I do" Suggestion... "What have you checked?" "Is there voltage at the switch. motor, etc?"... Answer... "I don't know"

In 99% of issues, a few basic tests will keep you on the correct path of determining what the problem is instead of going down the path of guessing.
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