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Old 09-10-2017, 08:47 PM   #1
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Having problems on my 2004 flastaff 176st with power. Fuses are ok but no power. We don't have a battery on it, just a plug in . Any help would be appreciated
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Do you not have AC or DC power, or both? Do the 110v plugs work? How about the 12v lights? Give us some details.

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Old 09-10-2017, 09:39 PM   #3
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Nothing works. Have just 110 right now. Don't have a battery for the 12 volt
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The air worked but now nothing works husband is going to test plug ins
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Old 09-10-2017, 09:52 PM   #5
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The "air" and outlets work on the AC power from wherever you're plugged in. In order for the DC stuff to work (lights, furnace, etc.) the converter has to be working. If you have AC (110) inside, then I would guess that either the fuse to the converter is blown, or the converter itself.
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Old 09-10-2017, 09:55 PM   #6
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A/C thermostat needs 12v from the battery.
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Nothing works. Have just 110 right now.
Your microwave is 110v. It should work. Is the clock displaying on your microwave?
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Doesn't have a microwave
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A/C thermostat needs 12v from the battery.
A/C thermostat needs 12V but it doesn't necessarily have to come from the battery - the converter should provide that voltage and I therefore suspect that the OP is dealing with a pooched converter.
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Nothing works. Have just 110 right now. Don't have a battery for the 12 volt
How do you know you have 110?
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Old 09-11-2017, 04:20 AM   #11
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a 2004 model's converter may require a battery installed, to run 12v items.
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If the A/C is a stand alone unit it will not need the battery as it does not have an external thermostat. If it was working and isn't now I would look for a blown fuse. If plugged in to home you may have tripped a breaker in the house. If the circuit has a GFI in line you may have tripped that.
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Sorry I couldn't help. My usual checklist doesn't work with this unit.
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I've visited this question several times, but, as others have suggested, it's not clear exactly what the problem is and what's working and not working.

I suggest you provide an itemized list of what functions and what doesn't. For example:

1. When connected to shore power, the 120 volt outlets (do/do-not) work.
2. The AC (does/does-not) work.
3. Itemize the 12 volt services that function or do not function when connected to shore power.

Also, I urge you to connect the camper to a functioning 12 volt battery. That may be necessary for your converter to function properly. Many systems...even cars...will not function properly with the battery removed. You need a battery regardless, so go buy a new one. It's a vital component in your diagnostic testing. If you're concerned about ruining a new battery, ask your battery dealer to loan you a functioning "core" (old, nearly dead battery) along with your purchase of a new battery. Don't be afraid to leave a deposit for the core and get it back when you return the core. Any functioning 12 volt battery will do for the test as long as it works (isn't shorted or completely ruined).

Use a multi-meter to check continuity (a complete circuit) through major fuses, etc. There is usually a large fuse/breaker on the A-frame right near the battery...or on the battery post. Check it that it's not "open."

ALL breakers....ALL...must be first turned off then turned back on. Breakers must be turned off before they are reset. Simply pushing a tripped breaker back to the "on" position will NOT reset it.
Next, pull each fuse, then, using a flashlight from BEHIND the fuse, examine the fuse. It's easy to miss a blown fuse, but shining the light through the fuse from behind makes it much easier to detect a blown fuse. If in doubt, replace the fuse. You can buy a box of a "zillion" fuses of all amp ratings for virtually nothing. $8 bucks! https://smile.amazon.com/120-Pieces-...use+assortment

I recently helped a camping neighbor diagnose a 12-volt problem by systematically going through everything from the battery back to the panel. It turns out that a 15 amp fuse was preventing EVERYTHING from working...the water pump, lights, and so on. He had "checked" all the fuses, and they were all "good," except they weren't.

Finally, it's perfectly reasonable for your converter/charger to have crapped out. These are not expensive, and they are reasonably easy to replace. While you're at it, buy one with a "smart," multi-stage charger.
You probably only need a 35 Amp converter, but here's an example. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8MC440...a-305849326509
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