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12-14-2011, 07:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
somewhere
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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2012 FC Range Fan/Vent Blows Fuse
We've been living full time in our new 2012 Flying Cloud for 3 months now. We haven't moved the trailer in 3 weeks. Suddenly, now when I turn on the fan over the stove it blows the fuse every time. Anyone have ideas why? Otherwise I think we'll have to add this to our repair list for the dealer.
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12-14-2011, 08:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,559
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Sounds like a short has developed. Perhaps a wire came loose or rubbed on something or is pinched between metal pieces. The latter could continue to cut through the insulation even if the trailer is not moving.
Tim
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12-14-2011, 09:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Hi, this is along shot, but maybe something got into the fan wheel and won't let it turn.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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12-14-2011, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Some even longer shots.
Is the outside vent door free to open? Check the list on the fuse box cover to see if something else on that circuit is drawing too much current, and the fan then overloads the circuit. Is the battery or converter voltage under 12 vdc? Is the correct size fuse installed (never install a larger one)?
doug k
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09-10-2012, 06:10 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Miramar
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 18
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Hello- I'm having a similar issue with my vent hood on my 2012 FC. Were you able to troubleshoot and fix?
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09-10-2012, 08:14 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
somewhere
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 86
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It ended up getting fixed by the dealer.
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10-31-2012, 01:10 PM
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Winemaker
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Avila Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 243
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2012 Hood blowing fuses
I have had my new 2012 since May and have blown 4 fuses. It is currently at the dealer in Pismo Beach for repair. They couldn't get it to blow but they got the approval from AS to replace the motor. It seems to only blow fuses when hooked to shore power so..I am a little suspicious that it may be related to the converter power or potential electrical spikes rippling through the converter. I get the trailer back in a few days so...I guess I will find out if the motor was the problem.
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10-31-2012, 05:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyingcloud
It ended up getting fixed by the dealer.
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Hi,
And what exactly did they do?
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-16-2012, 06:15 PM
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Winemaker
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Avila Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 243
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The Italian manufacture of the hood was alerted that their hoods were blowing fuses and determined that the fuse could be incremented to a 5A from a 3A. This came directly from Airstream so...it should be ok and safe. I also learned that high voltages or spikes cannot occur with the converter as the battery is downstream hence ripples are unlikely.
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03-25-2014, 05:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Golden
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 915
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It would be nice to have a running list of these known issues. Save a lot of aggravation. Why would Airstream not let us know the fuse needs to be upgraded???
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03-25-2014, 05:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
somewhere
, on the road
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 86
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi,
And what exactly did they do?
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I just saw your question today! I'm not sure what they did to fix it, but it's been fine ever since.
I'm a real fan of the Airstream brand, but it's a bit of a bummer how many repairs we've had done in the last 2 1/2 years:
Repair Timeline - Aluminarium
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03-26-2014, 08:16 AM
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Winemaker
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Avila Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 243
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On our 2012 FC that was blowing fuses on the stove hood. AS replaced the motor and that didn't work, then AS got approval to insert larger fuse. That did work. Have not had a problem since. I don't remember what the fuse size was as they were sent to me from AS.
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03-26-2014, 08:53 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
San Angelo
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 32
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Had the same problem with our 2012 FC. Called Airstream and they said the manufacturer of the range hood put the wrong size fuse in the system (3 amp). Replace it with a 5 amp fuse. Did that and the range fan has been running over a year with no problems. Note: before the fuse replacement, sometimes the fan would run but the fan and range light was a sure fuse popper. Since the replacement everything works together.
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03-26-2014, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 23' International
La Habra
, California
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,019
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Although our fuse never blew, I recently replaced the bulbs with LED lights. Draws less current thus less chance for fuse blowing.
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03-26-2014, 02:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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We had the same problem on our trailer. My husband replaced the fuse with a five amp as others did and no more problem.
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03-26-2014, 05:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Golden
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 915
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The fuse is dedicated to the fan so you will need to replace it. It is behind the hood filter on the right. It is Bussmann 5 Amp Time Delay GDC-5A. Got mine at Ace. Seems like every outing I am looking for something. Last time it was the sink sprayer not shutting off. Went to all the RV supply stores and finally found one from Lowes that I made work.
Quote:
Originally Posted by subfan1
Although our fuse never blew, I recently replaced the bulbs with LED lights. Draws less current thus less chance for fuse blowing.
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03-26-2014, 05:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Our vent fan was a chronic fuse blower even after switching to the larger fuse. Like several times a day! Airstream replaced the unit and we have had no recurrence of the issue. Sometimes it is simply a bad part....
Bruce
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03-27-2014, 12:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB International
Trent Woods
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,120
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Based on this thread I decided to get some spare fuses, although I could not even read the numbers on the existing fuse. After 3 auto supply places and no luck I went to Radio Shack. Success! These things are 5x20 mm fuses???? Why would anyone use something other than an automotive fuse in a 12vdc RV application???
Larry
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03-27-2014, 02:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Longmont
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,105
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Metric products
The range hood is made in a metric country (Italy) so I'm not surprised that it has a metric size fuse--though I would certainly prefer a common US size fuse. And I don't know if the yacht/boat market tends to be metric, or not.
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03-27-2014, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Branson
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 734
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According to AS tech support, the manufacturer has approved using 5 amp mini fuse.
I've had the same problem, but haven't been out since calling AS.
Stands to reason, the 5 amp will take care of the issue.
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