2016 Classic Inverter plugs not working

[Arbi]

Hello all. I have a 2016 Classic 30. Was out last weekend and suddenly all the inverter plugs stopped working. This includes the Sofa recliner, TV and DVD. I checked the breakers and fuses (located under the wardrobe closet) and all look fine and not tripped. All fuses ok as well. I turned on the Inverter and it seems to work (green light is on and you hear the fan from the Inverter unit).

Is there anywhere else I should be looking to get the plugs to work? Thank you for feedback and advise.

[overlander63]

Are you trying to run the inverter, or is it only the outlets that are also powered by the inverter not working? If you are using the inverter, are the batteries charged? What have you been running with it? You may have inadvertently overloaded it, and it may have tripped its overload protection.

[Arbi]

Hello overlander63. Yes, the outlets that are also powered by the Inverter are not working, even when plugged to 30amp. These outlets include the one under the dinette, recliner and TVs.

No major load on any of these outlets. It feels like it may have tripped, but none of the breakers are tripped.

[TG Twinkie]

Sounds like a transfer switch problem. Do the outlets work if you turn the inverter off and have shore power?

[Arbi]

TG Twinkie, the outlets do not work with the Inverter on or off. I am plugged to shore power and all other plugs and systems work. It is just the ones on the Inverter circuit that do not.

[TG Twinkie]

Not sure which brand of inverter you have. Some monitor the Shore Power voltage. When Shore Power is available it is "passed thru" the inverter. Which is meant to save battery use.
This "pass thru" function is accomplished with a transfer relay or switch. When shore power is available the relay picks up and connects the Shore power to the output of the inverter. Just prior to connection the shore power the relay disconnects the output of the inverter. Thus preventing cross feeding between the inverter output and shore power.
Have you checked the battery voltage? I will assume if it was low you would hear an alarm.
I am not sure if the output of your inverter is wired to a circuit breaker or other protective device. Most are not since they will "crowbar" and shut down if overloaded.
My guess is that the outlets involved here are wired to the inverter only. If the auto transfer function has failed you will not have power to the outlets.
Maybe you have answered this. Have you tried removing shore power to see if you have power at these outlets? Have you checked the battery voltage with shore power off?

[TG Twinkie]

One more question.
Can you read the voltagle at the inverter? What I am looking for is the presence of shore power at the inverter. The terminals for a
AC power should be labeled "in" and "out" or something similar. Check the "in" for voltage when shore power is connected.

[Patrr]

Originally Posted by TG Twinkie

One more question.
Can you read the voltagle at the inverter? What I am looking for is the presence of shore power at the inverter. The terminals for a
AC power should be labeled "in" and "out" or something similar. Check the "in" for voltage when shore power is connected.

We had inadvertently bumped the button on our inverter, under the couch, and nothing worked. Check the position of the button, to the right of the voltage readout on our 2015 FC inverter, and see if that has any effect.

[Arbi]

Thanks for the help guys. With the shore power plugged, everything works, except for the Inverter plugs.

With the shore power unplugged, and the 'USE' button turned on, again everything works except the Inverter plugs.

Patrr, I looked at the Inverter (which is underneath the dinette chair), it seems to be working fine, either turned on through the remote switch at the galley or turned on using the 'RED' button beside the Inverter voltage readout.

I think I'll have to bring the unit into the dealer and have them figure this out. I thought it might be a simple fuse or breaker somewhere, but I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find one for these Inverter Plugs.

Thanks again for your input.

[Arbi]

Thanks guys.

With the shore power plugged, everything works except the Inverter plugs. With the shore power unplugged, and the 'USE' button turned on, again everything works except the Inverter plugs.

The Inverter is located underneath the dinette chair. The voltage reads 118 / 119. The Inverter seems to be working fine, whether turned on from the remote switch in the galley, or by using the 'red' button beside the voltage readout on the Inverter.

I think I may have to take the unit into the dealer. I was hoping it was a simple fuse or breaker for the Inverter plugs, but I can't seem to find any.

Thanks again for your inputs.

[uncle_bob]

Hi

Just in case anybody else is digging into this, there is often a fuse in the inverter to protect the "inverter" outlets. If it blows, you loose those outlets on shore power or on inverter. Since the fuse is in an odd place, people miss it when digging into things.

Bob

[SPP52]

Just brought home a 2018 Classic 30. On shore power (50 amp) everything runs, except the inverted plugs (TVs and power foot rests). But, the plugs work with the inverted turned on. That's not right, is it? Any suggestions? I have checked and reset all shore power and 12v breakers. No change.

[Bigventure]

Has anyone tested and reset the GFI?

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by SPP52

Just brought home a 2018 Classic 30. On shore power (50 amp) everything runs, except the inverted plugs (TVs and power foot rests). But, the plugs work with the inverted turned on. That's not right, is it? Any suggestions? I have checked and reset all shore power and 12v breakers. No change.

Hi

If you take a look at the faceplate on the inverter, there is a fuse holder. Pop the fuse out and check it with an ohm meter. I'd bet it's blown. It happens ....

Bob

[AirstreamInc]

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[GaryJaw]

if the inverter fuse is hard to find where would I look on an international 28ft ?

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by GaryJaw

if the inverter fuse is hard to find where would I look on an international 28ft ?

Hi

Which inverter fuse are you looking for?

The 12V inline fuse is a giant honker inside a plastic shield. It's fairly close to the inverter. The 120V fuse is on the front or back panel of your inverter (depending on model). You may have a breaker on the inverter rather than a fuse (again depending on exactly which inverter you have). There is also a breaker in the AC panel that feeds the inverter.

Bob