 |
|
11-16-2022, 07:49 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2022
Posts: 7
|
Need immediate help w/ 120vAC power
I'm in a 2018 Salem hemisphere and I overloaded my system and all my plugs blew
As many remember, I'm brand new to living in a camper, I've tried everything I know. Hope somebody can help!
There's a GFI switch in the bathroom, but it's not doing anything
My microwave is out and I think my refrigerator also
My electric heater is definitely out and it's cold tonight!
Jay
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 08:14 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Virginia
Posts: 189
|
When you say "all my plugs blew", are you trying to say that none of your 120v electrical outlets are not working?
What were you doing/running when you "overloaded your system"?
Have you checked the circuit breakers in your electrical panel? Are any tripped? Can you reset them?
Does the pedestal (or outlet) that you are plugged into have power?
__________________
2020 rPod 180
2017 F-150 XLT SuperCab 2.7 EcoBoost
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 08:25 PM
|
#3
|
|
Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
Posts: 21,891
|
As Rover Podder said, start here:
> Does the pedestal (or outlet) that you are plugged into have power?
__________________
Officially a SOB with a 2022 Jayco Precept 36C
Checkout my site for RVing tips, tricks, and info | Was a Fulltime Family for 5 years, now we're part-timing on long trips
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 08:54 PM
|
#4
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 15,288
|
Your fridge and microwave are not on a GFCI so it is not the cfgi. Check the main circuit breaker in your distribution panel. Shut it off and back on. Then check the circuit breakers on the Pedestal ( shore power outlet). If your power cable plugs into the RV instead of being hardwired, check to plug to insure you have not burned the contacts.
__________________
2015 Freedom Express 248RBS
TV 2015 Silverado HD2500 Duramax
TST Tire Monitors
Honda 2000I + Companion
2 100W solar panels
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 08:55 PM
|
#5
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,780
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BearAdi
I'm in a 2018 Salem hemisphere and I overloaded my system and all my plugs blew
As many remember, I'm brand new to living in a camper, I've tried everything I know. Hope somebody can help!
There's a GFI switch in the bathroom, but it's not doing anything
My microwave is out and I think my refrigerator also
My electric heater is definitely out and it's cold tonight!
Jay
|
Why not use the propane furnace for heat? It runs on 12v battery power.
Sent from my SM-G781U using Forest River Forums mobile app
__________________
Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 09:06 PM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 907
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BearAdi
I'm in a 2018 Salem hemisphere and I overloaded my system and all my plugs blew
As many remember, I'm brand new to living in a camper, I've tried everything I know. Hope somebody can help!
There's a GFI switch in the bathroom, but it's not doing anything
My microwave is out and I think my refrigerator also
My electric heater is definitely out and it's cold tonight!
Jay
|
What specifically have tried thus far?
Assuming that you're plugged in and not running off of battery power with an inverter (right?), start at the pedestal and then work back to the circuit breakers. Do you have a voltmeter/multimeter?
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 09:45 PM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Dayton Ohio
Posts: 3,591
|
Turn supplemental heaters off.
Turn any big user off. Like the water heater.
Since all ac is off it is either the shore power or next down the line, the main breaker in the breaker panel.
What type of plug are you plugged into?
Do the lights work. If not your batteries are likely dead.
Do you have a voltmeter?
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 09:47 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 369
|
You need power to the trailer before you can reset the gfi.
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2022, 11:02 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pincher Creek, AB
Posts: 848
|
What voltages are you seeing znd where? Electricity, as most know, can't normally be seen. How do some expect to figure out what they can't see? A multi meter will help ya "see" where there is power.
__________________
Camped: 2023 (Days/Nights) - 34/27
2022 (D/N) - 41/33, 2021 (D/N) - 37/29, 2020 (D/N): 58/49, 2019 (D/N):27/20
TT: 2020 26' Hemisphere 26BHHL
TV: 2020 GMC 2500HD 4x4
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2022, 04:42 AM
|
#10
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 94
|
Cmon OP Help the folks trying to help you by answering thier questions
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2022, 04:57 AM
|
#11
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,780
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by melvinjo
Cmon OP Help the folks trying to help you by answering thier questions
|
The OP only posted 9 hours ago. Give them a chance.
Sent from my SM-G781U using Forest River Forums mobile app
__________________
Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2022, 07:20 AM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: Tarpon Springs FL
Posts: 3,451
|
probably froze... they tried
__________________
Tarpon Springs FL
2022 Salem 24RLXL
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2022, 07:56 AM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 4,330
|
Maybe the word “immediate” in the thread title was a bit of an an exaggeration.
__________________
2020 Sunseeker 2440DS on 2019 Ford E-450, Trekker cap, Topaz paint
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2022, 04:07 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Posts: 883
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
probably froze... they tried
|
LOl LOL LOL You made me laugh good one!
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2022, 11:09 AM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: ALASKA (World's Biggest Campground)
Posts: 6,713
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BehindBars
Maybe the word “immediate” in the thread title was a bit of an an exaggeration.
|
Agreed. Often times these cries for "help" turn out to be drive-bys.
__________________
'07 K3500 Silverado LT Crew Duramax (LBZ)
2016 Salem 27RKSS
1984 CHEV SCOTTSDALE K20 2GCGK24J0E1XXXXXX (Chevrolet Legends-Class of 2019)
"...exhaust fluid? We don't need no stinkin' exhaust fluid"
|
|
|
|
|
11-18-2022, 06:10 PM
|
#16
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 907
|
@BearAdi Give us an update on how you're doing and what the problem was. Hoping everything turned out okay for you.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
11-19-2022, 07:48 AM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pincher Creek, AB
Posts: 848
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieguy
probably froze... they tried
|
Being the OP hasn't replied in 2-1/2 days maybe you're on to something?
|
|
|
|
|
11-19-2022, 04:32 PM
|
#18
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 4,865
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by glen1971
Being the OP hasn't replied in 2-1/2 days maybe you're on to something?
|
Their laptop computer battery died since they have no 120v available to charge it.
|
|
|
|
|
11-19-2022, 04:36 PM
|
#19
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 308
|
Possibly. Or since he’s new to living in a camper he just said screw it and sold as is. Hope he’s ok though.
__________________
2019 Freedom Express 248RBS
2012 F150 Supercrew 4x4
|
|
|
|
|
11-19-2022, 07:44 PM
|
#20
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pincher Creek, AB
Posts: 848
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NavyLCDR
Their laptop computer battery died since they have no 120v available to charge it.
|
Lol!! Guess we'll never know now!
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
