shore power

  1. AR

    Unplug shore power, inverter not coming on

    Our first year in 2021 Rockwood Ultra Lite. Suddenly now, when unplugged, our inside power not coming on. We'd like to figure out how to boondock, but we have no clue what's happening. Can someone advise us or offer to call us so we can get the answers? HELP!
  2. NC

    plugging in shore power smoked my 8955 PEC power converter

    I bought a 2017 Rockwood ultra lite 2606ws to use as temporary living space and, when I plugged it into a 30A outlet, I smoked my power converter. None of the fuses blew but the main 30A circuit breaker and the water heater circuit breaker tripped. My microwave still has power, but I don't have...
  3. Invisibleman

    Rear AC/heat pump turns on when shore power connected

    When I travel I turn front and back thermostats to OFF. Oddly when I connect shore power, my rear unit to mysteriosly comes, ON-FAN. Everytime. Front does not, which would be the way I would expect it to be. I haven't found a setting for anything like, on AC power, default to ******...
  4. LO

    Temporary solution for shore power at home?

    I just got my 19.7, which I plan to use as a home office. I have an electrician coming out to install a dedicated 30amp plug for her, but I’m the meantime I’d like to use an adapter to plug her into the house. I have 2 dedicated 20 amp GFCI plugs in my backyard, but for the life of me I cannot...
  5. JM

    12v Battery Dying while on shore power

    Brand new to this so forgive me if I'm going at it wrong. We installed a 12v Fridge 3 months ago. Wired it directly to the battery. Everything was fine until I replaced the original battery because of it's age, 10 years old. New battery, Deep Cycle, dead in less than 2 days, was connected to...
  6. VI

    Circuit Breaker For Shore Power cable?

    Where should the circuit breaker for the shore power cable be located? My current OEM system has the wiring setup so that the shore power receptacle is located next to the WFCO panel installed behind the rear curbside tires so the 110 VAC 10-2 cable goes from the shore power receptacle directly...
  7. RA

    Shore power cord connection issues

    Has anyone had issues with connecting their shore power cords on their trailer? Seems like every time we hook it up to either our generator or campground power we have to twist and figit with the cord to get it to connect to the trailer. Never an easy connection. Eventually it does twist into...
  8. DP

    12 volt works only when plugged into shore power

    Newbie here. Read a lot but first post. We have a 2015 Rockwood model 2304S. The 12 volt portion of the camper only works when plugged into shore power. The battery reads 13 volts and the 30 amp fuse underneath the frame is good. Visibly everything under there seems ok. Lost as to where to go...
  9. BrandonSmith

    Disconnect battery while full-timing on shore power?

    I've been full-timing for close to a year now and a neighbor just mentioned to me that I should disconnect the battery while being plugged into shore power for extended periods of time. They said that the constant shore power would continuously trickle charge the battery and overcharge it...
  10. GR

    Should Shore Power Charge the Chassis Battery on a 2021 DX3?

    When plugged into 50-amp shore power overnight, is the charging system supposed to charge the chassis batteries at any time, even if only after the house batteries are fully charged? Two mornings ago, I checked the batteries on the hallway control panel and it showed both house and chassis...
  11. TO

    Georgetown 350 not accepting shore power

    I have a 2014 Georgetown 350DS. For some reason my coach does not seem to be accepting shore power from either my house or an external generator. Everything operates just fine if I am using the onboard Cummins generator, but not when I am plugged in. Any thoughts or suggestions?
  12. AL

    Burned out shore power plug

    We moved to a new RV pad yesterday. After we arrived at our new spot, I grabbed the power cord to plug the RV (5th Wheel) into the pad's power. We've got a surge protector (SP) plugged into the RV's powercord. I noticed the yellow plug was discolored and there was a black "ooze"...
  13. Invisibleman

    Using inverter while on shore power

    If the inverter is on, while shore power is connected, will you use battery/solar that is available, and then the shore power supplements any deficiency, thereby saving $ for the utility power? I believe this is how most household alternative energy setups work. For example, if the coach is...
  14. ST

    12V not working when not connected to shore power

    Just received delivery of my 2022 Salem Hemisphere Hyperlite model 19RBHL. It was delivered from a dealer in OH to AZ, so I guess something somewhere could have come loose. When not connected to shore power the slide out works and the awning deploys. However, no lights work, radio and TV have...
  15. NE

    Charging battery when connected to shore power

    Hi folks - I have an HW 276 hi wall popup. For winter, is it OK to plug unit to 120VAC shore power and let that charge the battery, or is it better for battery health to remove the battery and put it on a trickle charger in the garage? Unit is in Connecticut, so will see some 0-20 degF temps...
  16. WI

    is the battery disconnect on a georgetown supposed to close when on shore power

    I bought this Georgetown used. One of the manuals says that when any battery is above 13.2 (I think) the system is supposed to connect both batteries to allow both batteries to be charged. This was not happening. My engine battery drained. (not sure how, maybe a radio was left on) so i...
  17. HA

    Plugging into shore power for the first time

    I just bought a 2022 Geo pro FD and now a couple of days later I connected it to external 120V with the supplier power adapter and an external extension cord going to the house. Now I have a small fan running near what seems to be the heater (under the refrigerator) all the time. Is this normal...
  18. BD

    Shore power

    OK, probably a really stupid question. New camper owners and I’m not positive that my sure power is working. It’s a brand new camper, we’ve camped twice in it and had no problems. I’m plugged in right now using the little converter from 110 as it’s parked in my driveway. I also have a solar...
  19. CO

    Can you run on shore power without charging the coach batteries?

    Is there a setting to not charge the coach batteries while connected to shore power to run the coach? We have a 2017 DX3. We are camping and connected to 50 amp shore power. I think I have a bad battery (getting slight rotten egg smell and slight sizzle sound). Both smell and sizzle go away...
  20. OH

    Plugged into Shore Power and batteries not charging. What?

    I came back to camp tonight to find my FR3 without house power. I’m plugged into 50 amp shore power but the house batteries are dead. Started the chassis and power came back on but batteries are not charging from shore power. Any suggestions?
  21. HU

    Shore Power Reel

    My shore power reel is obstructing the view of the Lippert One Control panel in the cargo bay. I want to remove it or relocate it. We have a Cedar Creek Champagne edition 5th wheel model year 2020. The 2019 version had a separate compartment solely for shore power. Has anyone had this problem...
  22. SE

    Shore power problem

    When SP chord is attached, the TV,radio come on immediately. However the interior ceiling lights will not turn on from their wall switches UNTIL the Battery Control switch by the entry door is engaged !!!!! Is this normal ????? Thanks, Seahenry
  23. DE

    Blowing Shore power Fuse

    When I'm plugged into shore power at home I normally reduce the 50amp plug down to a 15amp plug just to keep the batteries charged. I just got my MH back from the service center after a few weeks, plugged it in as per normal, and blew the 15 amp panel fuse. I load and hydrometer tested...
  24. Lvnthedream

    Shore Power/Gen Not Powering 2021 I5 34DS

    I'm camping and this morning I noticed the batteries were low. I'm plugged into shore power plus for a test, I started the generator. Please see the photo. I think the Firefly "transfer switch" should be connected and it isn't plugged in or gen running. I've checked the fuses in the...
  25. KL

    Shore power connector fried

    First off I use a surge protector before plugging any of my RV 's into campground power. Two trips ago, staying at the same campground and running my air all day, the breaker inside the trailer tripped. Odd, i thought. reset breaker then all was good using shore power for remainder of that visit...

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