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Old 07-08-2017, 09:35 AM   #1
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Storm damage
Storm kicked the reset button on the main outlet in the kitchen. Will not reset and stay pushed in. This outlet controls all the outlets in the kitchen and bedroom. All appliances still work, via extension cord check. Hoping just replacing this outlet will fix the problem.
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Old 07-08-2017, 09:49 AM   #2
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GFIs are sensative and trip easily with storms. They are about $15-20. If your trailer is not powered you can swap it out pretty quickly. I would be worried about DC and low voltage as well.
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No breakers were tripped, no fuses blown. Just the one outlet that won't reset
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Old 07-08-2017, 10:18 AM   #4
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Do you have a surge protector? If so I would check the codes on it. If not suggest getting one. As for the gfi outlet as stated you may need to replace that one. A quick trip to home improvement store. Disconnect all electricity before fixing.
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Check and reset circuit breaker in panel, some GFCI do not reset if no power to receptacle from supply
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I reset all circuit breakers and checked every fuse.
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Do you have a surge protector? If so I would check the codes on it. If not suggest getting one. As for the gfi outlet as stated you may need to replace that one. A quick trip to home improvement store. Disconnect all electricity before fixing.
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You likely have an outside outlet attached to the circuit the GFCI controls. It probably is damp or has some water in it (from the storm) and won't allow the GFCI to reset.
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That GFCI inside may also be on the same circuit as an outdoor plug! Check your outdoor plugs for problems. I say this because on my previous Coachmen TT the GFCI in the bathroom tripped and it cut the power to the outdoor plug.
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Will do.
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No breakers were tripped, no fuses blown. Just the one outlet that won't reset
If it won't reset you have to replace it. I had the same problem in 2015.
Like said, disconnect all power to the rv before you remove the face plate screws.
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That's exactly what the problem was. Replaced the outlet, and good to go. Got extremely lucky
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