|
08-30-2014, 10:57 AM
|
#1
|
2 Rivet Member
2013 Interstate Coach
arlington heights
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 53
|
Rear AC receptacle only works on shore power
We have a 2013 AI EXT. lounge version. I can't get the rear AC receptacle to work unless we are plugged in. Is that how its supposed to work?
__________________
Paul & Doris
|
|
|
08-30-2014, 11:14 AM
|
#2
|
2 Rivet Member
2012 Interstate Coach
Park City
, UT
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 98
|
Which rear AC outlet? Some outlets are designed to work that way (not function via the inverter).
When you say 'only shore power' does that mean it does not function off of the generator?
If it does not work off of the generator you have a problem some where.
Other than that, it is probably functioning as normal.
On my 2013, I believe that the only outlets that work off of the inverter are
- the over cab outlet (TV signal boost)
- the one behind the drivers seat
- the rear TV
All of the van outlets work on generator or shore power.
In my ride, the outlet behind the drivers seat is a GFI outlet and controls some of the other outlets in the van. You might want to check to see if it is tripped. It may solve your problem.
Your layouts may be different even tho we have the same model year; it seems that the airstream crew lacks build consistency, especially when it comes to electrical.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
|
|
|
08-30-2014, 11:15 AM
|
#3
|
2 Rivet Member
2012 Interstate Coach
Park City
, UT
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 98
|
Ooops. Just noticed you have a '13. Mine is a '12. The above should still be applicable tho.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
|
|
|
08-30-2014, 02:28 PM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
2014 Interstate Ext. Coach
Sedona
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,084
|
I think you can get that socket working along with some others if you turn on the inverter.
Sent from my iPad using Airstream Forums
|
|
|
08-30-2014, 06:36 PM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
|
My 2013 AI works as kaylorsan described. There is a fourth outlet powered by inverter under sink inside the galley cabinet. This is the one that Airstream uses for the refrigerator AC power for some strange reason. If you have an outlet not working check the ground fault as mentioned.
- - Mike
2013 AS Interstate on 2012 MB Sprinter
__________________
- - Mike
--------------------------
2024 Airstream Interstate 19e AWD
Previous: 2013 Airstream Interstate 3500 Ext Lounge
|
|
|
08-30-2014, 07:17 PM
|
#6
|
BikerBill
2014 Interstate Ext. Coach
Poconos of Pa
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 239
|
kaylorsan description is correct. The rear outlet down by the floor on the right side just in front of the couch is only on shore power OR generator just like the outside outlet.
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 05:28 PM
|
#7
|
3 Rivet Member
2005 16' International CCD
2015 Interstate Coach
Bandon
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 103
|
I'm either dumb or blind or both, but is there an cig lighter accessory plug at the rear of the AI? There was in the AS trailer, but I just can't find one in the Interstate.
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 05:39 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
|
There's one on the psgr side rear corner next to the 110V receptacle.
Also one in the compartment over the driver by the TV antenna connection.
__________________
Glass half full or half empty to an engineer is the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
2011 Interstate SOLD! Upfitted 2017 Transit 350. SOLD!
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 07:43 PM
|
#9
|
3 Rivet Member
2005 16' International CCD
2015 Interstate Coach
Bandon
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 103
|
Thank you! Blind it is.
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 08:58 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
|
There's also one below the ashtray/cupholder near the floor that I didn't find right away. It is always powered whereas the ashtray one isn't.
__________________
Glass half full or half empty to an engineer is the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
2011 Interstate SOLD! Upfitted 2017 Transit 350. SOLD!
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 09:05 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
|
My 2012 ext-lounge model only had the one 12v outlet in compartment above driver. I added two at end of galley and two below the rear curbside TV. It reAlly helps to have those extra 12v outlets in rear area.
- - Mike
2013 AS Interstate on 2012 MB Sprinter
__________________
- - Mike
--------------------------
2024 Airstream Interstate 19e AWD
Previous: 2013 Airstream Interstate 3500 Ext Lounge
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 09:31 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
|
What do you use all of them for? Just curious.
__________________
Glass half full or half empty to an engineer is the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
2011 Interstate SOLD! Upfitted 2017 Transit 350. SOLD!
|
|
|
09-01-2014, 10:31 PM
|
#13
|
2 Rivet Member
2012 Interstate Coach
Park City
, UT
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 98
|
I'm not with my Sprinter now, but I believe there is also a 12v outlet on the base of the driver seat (right side or front right) underneath the 'decorative flap' installed by Airstream.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
|
|
|
09-02-2014, 07:32 AM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
2005 39' Skydeck 390 SD
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 568
|
Yes that's right driver seat base toward the isle. You have to lift the skirt.
Peter
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
|
|
|
09-02-2014, 09:10 AM
|
#15
|
2 Rivet Member
2013 Interstate Coach
arlington heights
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 53
|
Shark,
I went to pep boys and bought a 3x1 12v receptacle. We charge our phones and my android pad with it. If you haven't got it, yet the "gas buddy" app has a listing of all the diesel availability by location and the price at each. You have to be careful of biodiesel though as its sucks you in with a lower price but my Mercedes dealers advises (& protag) advises to stay away from it.
__________________
Paul & Doris
|
|
|
09-02-2014, 09:36 AM
|
#16
|
3 Rivet Member
2005 16' International CCD
2015 Interstate Coach
Bandon
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 103
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 73shark
What do you use all of them for? Just curious.
|
I use small 12v to 110v inverters that plug into the cigar (accessory) receptacle.These allow me to power 110 v stuff when disconnected from shore power and driving or charge via USB when on shore power. I can also run my 110v laptop via the inverter when driving (not me! Stephanie.)
I always keep a few 12v-110v inverters in the gadget bag. I find them extremely versatile.
|
|
|
09-02-2014, 10:37 AM
|
#17
|
Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 73shark
What do you use all of them for? Just curious.
|
We use them to charge our three mobile devices when camping or at night. When driving we use any of the three 12v outlets in the Sprinter cab area.
We also have a small 12v crockpot and a small 75 watt inverter that plugs into 12v outlets. This small inverter s great for charging the laptop, camera batteries, shaver and electric tooth brush when dry camping. Not having to power the inverter for small loads saves some power.
- - Mike
2013 AS Interstate on 2012 MB Sprinter
__________________
- - Mike
--------------------------
2024 Airstream Interstate 19e AWD
Previous: 2013 Airstream Interstate 3500 Ext Lounge
|
|
|
09-02-2014, 11:31 AM
|
#18
|
Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by paullovern
Shark,
I went to pep boys and bought a 3x1 12v receptacle. We charge our phones and my android pad with it. If you haven't got it, yet the "gas buddy" app has a listing of all the diesel availability by location and the price at each. You have to be careful of biodiesel though as its sucks you in with a lower price but my Mercedes dealers advises (& protag) advises to stay away from it.
|
The Gas Buddy app was one of the first ones along w/ the Propane Refill Station Locator app that I got after the AI.
My MB dealer and salesman also cautioned against bio diesel. I did have to use a few gallons of 5% once due to availability and a close to empty tank. No ill effects noted but now start looking as soon as the "Low Fuel" lite comes on which is at ~1/4 tank.
__________________
Glass half full or half empty to an engineer is the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
2011 Interstate SOLD! Upfitted 2017 Transit 350. SOLD!
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|