Help with breaker box location!

[pokey]

Hello all, I'm a new rv-er and stumped on where the location is for the breaker box in my RV? It's 2006 Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel. I've tripped it somehow so need to find it. I've called Forest River customer support only to get voicemail that's never returned, searched Google and cant seem to find the location. If anyone knows it's location please let me know. Thanks!

[wmtire]

What exact model is it?

[ben31]

Look around for something like this: WF-8975 | wfcoelectronics.com

They are usually found near the floor and may be hidden inside the pantry or behind some other lower cabinet door. Do you have the manuals for the RV? What isn't working that you believe you blew a breaker?

[Iwannacamp]

Usually inside the RV near where the 50/30 connector is on the RV....adjacent cabinet to it.

The cardinals are a pretty fancy RV as I recall so the more “stuff” the more accessories you have and more places to hide it.

[wmtire]

Looking at your profile of the model you have listed there, and then this video of same RV, It seems I am seeing the distribution panel right there at the floor on the right as soon as you walk in the RV... which is directly underneath the switch panel.

You just push in at the top middle of the plastic door on the electrical distribution panel, and it will open up. Don't try to pry it open.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3W49BLJPUA

[pokey]

Originally Posted by wmtire

What exact model is it?

2006 Forest River Cardinal 29LE fifth wheel.

[pokey]

Originally Posted by ben31

Look around for something like this: WF-8975 | wfcoelectronics.com

They are usually found near the floor and may be hidden inside the pantry or behind some other lower cabinet door. Do you have the manuals for the RV? What isn't working that you believe you blew a breaker?

The manual doesn't show the location..........for some reason??? Thanks for the info on where to look. I was unplugging the 50 amp a couple of times getting set up. I heard a clicking and then no power.

[pokey]

Originally Posted by ben31

Look around for something like this: WF-8975 | wfcoelectronics.com

They are usually found near the floor and may be hidden inside the pantry or behind some other lower cabinet door. Do you have the manuals for the RV? What isn't working that you believe you blew a breaker?

Thanks for the info on where to look. I was getting set up, unplugged the 50 amp a couple of times, heard something click the second time then no power.

[pokey]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

Usually inside the RV near where the 50/30 connector is on the RV....adjacent cabinet to it.

The cardinals are a pretty fancy RV as I recall so the more “stuff” the more accessories you have and more places to hide it.

The 50 amp is outside of the bedroom. Someone said look towards the lower wall right side of bed. Will look, thanks.

[wmtire]

Did you read post #5 with the video?

[pokey]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

Usually inside the RV near where the 50/30 connector is on the RV....adjacent cabinet to it.

The cardinals are a pretty fancy RV as I recall so the more “stuff” the more accessories you have and more places to hide it.

Yes it is nice, will be nicer when I get all set up and living full time in it.

[pokey]

Originally Posted by wmtire

What exact model is it?

2006 Forest River Cardinal LE29 fifth wheel

[pokey]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

Usually inside the RV near where the 50/30 connector is on the RV....adjacent cabinet to it.

The cardinals are a pretty fancy RV as I recall so the more “stuff” the more accessories you have and more places to hide it.

Yes it is nice, will be nicer when I find the breaker box and finish moving in.

[wmtire]

I still take it that you haven't read post # 5 or #10.

[pokey]

Originally Posted by wmtire

What exact model is it?

2006 Forest River Cardinal LE29

[pokey]

Originally Posted by wmtire

I still take it that you haven't read post # 5 or #10.

Yes I did very helpful.

[pokey]

Thanks for all the information everyone. Going there today and find this hidden or maybe not hidden box.

[DouglasReid]

Originally Posted by pokey

The manual doesn't show the location..........for some reason??? Thanks for the info on where to look. I was unplugging the 50 amp a couple of times getting set up. I heard a clicking and then no power.

I make it a habit to turn the breaker off at the pedestal before I connect the electric cord to the camper.

I first plug in the surge protector, turn on the breaker and check that the power good. I then turn the breaker off. Connect the power cord to the camper and surge protector then switch on the breaker again.

This way I insure I have good power and it never trips the camper's systems

[pokey]

Thanks all for the suggestions on where my breaker box may be located! I've been so crazy busy moving it and getting everything set up again that well duh..........I passed it maybe 10-15 times. So busy just walking in looking for it and it was right there the whole time. At the entrance door towards the floor below the main panel. Thanks again!

[fonzie]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Looking at your profile of the model you have listed there, and then this video of same RV, It seems I am seeing the distribution panel right there at the floor on the right as soon as you walk in the RV... which is directly underneath the switch panel.

You just push in at the top middle of the plastic door on the electrical distribution panel, and it will open up. Don't try to pry it open.

Good call......