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Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 08:03 PM
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Posted By thompwil
Your problem is a bit different than the OP's....

Your problem is a bit different than the OP's. I'm slightly concerned about the OP's problem because I had a trailer in 1992 (Chateau) that was wired backwards from the factory. I was sitting on the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 06:19 PM
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Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
I have seen GFCI's act silly too. It's...

I have seen GFCI's act silly too.

It's difficult at best to accurately troubleshoot something without test equipment and access to the problem first hand. What we can do here is the process of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
That wire will feed to your main breaker, the...

That wire will feed to your main breaker, the converter should be fed by a branch circuit. Take another look at the attachment, detail has been added that may help some. You will not have the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 11:24 AM
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Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
Do you still have those pictures? If so, could...

Do you still have those pictures? If so, could you please post them?

Just curious...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 10:47 AM
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Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
Agreed, I too believe the problem is between the...

Agreed, I too believe the problem is between the new connector and the main. If the trip occurred before the connector was replaced, and the new connector is installed properly, the problem then...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 03:12 AM
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Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
OK, we'll eliminate polarity. While there may be...

OK, we'll eliminate polarity. While there may be a draw on your 12vdc side, I don't believe that is what's causing the GFCI to trip. Most generators I've seen do not have a GFCI on them and will put...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 02:41 AM
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Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
OK so your converter appears to be working fine....

OK so your converter appears to be working fine. Battery is obviously dead and will need a full charge, hopefully it's OK. If you have a regular battery charger I'd use it instead of the converter...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 02:30 AM
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Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
With your free standing generator running, are...

With your free standing generator running, are your coach lights brighter? If so, your converter is fine and putting out power.

For what it's worth, if I'm understanding correctly, I'd look at the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-30-2016, 02:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
By all indications there is a ground issue in...

By all indications there is a ground issue in your unit, not an overload as has been explained extremely well already. Was the main breaker in the RV turned off too when the trip occurred? If the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-29-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
Exactly, now to determine where it is coming...

Exactly, now to determine where it is coming from. Main feed or branch circuit device.
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-29-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,715
Posted By thompwil
Are your lights working with the shore line...

Are your lights working with the shore line disconnected and the battery disconnected too? Maybe I'm reading it wrong. Anyway the electrical system isn't that complicated once you get the gist of it....
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