New 25' FC electric problems

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by GMFL

Just found this in the classifieds
http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com/...e-protector-2/

Buying a used surge protector may be a false economy, as the mfg. warranty from Progressive would probably not be transferable IMO.

Peter

[Bobbo]

Originally Posted by grandmaester

Not sure how to check if the converter is running, but I hear nothing if that indicates something.

Method 1: Plug in the trailer and check the voltage at the battery terminals. If 12.8 or less, your converter is not charging. If 13.2 or more, your converter is OK.

Method 2: Plug in the trailer. Turn the battery disconnect switch to "STORE." Turn on some lights in the trailer. If they come on, your converter is OK.

Originally Posted by grandmaester

You recommend the hard wired version?

I absolutely recommend the hard wired version. It is ALWAYS there, you can't forget to use it or say "I'll leave it off just this once." It can't "walk off." You can't forget and leave it laying at the campsite you left this morning. It is field serviceable by the user. If there is an issue, you don't have to go outside in the rain/snow to see what the issue is.

[5150mike]

Sorry for the confusion I got the two confused Mike

[Adventure.AS]

Originally Posted by grandmaester

You recommend the hard wired version?

I use and recommend the portable unit. I don't like the constant hum of the hard-wired version inside the trailer. The Progressive RV EMS has a metal tab that you can use to lock it to the power pedestal.

[The Colonel]

Originally Posted by Baby Zeppelin

I highly recommend getting a good surge protector - one that checks the circuit before letting the little electrons into your trailer.

https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-I...ay&sr=8-2&th=1

I whole heartily agree. Get a surge suppressor before you do anything like this again. It has saved my AS from bad power numerous times. As others have said, wiring for campers is different than a lot of people, including some electricians, think.

[twbucksr]

I’m curious Bobbio, did you permanently attach the power chord to your Airstream so you wouldn’t forget it

I live and work in an RV park and if you happened to leave your surge protector behind, we would call you and let you know that you did so you could come back and get it. However, if you leave your water pressure regulator attached to our hose bib, you are SOL. Good news is, if you left your water pressure regulator at the last camp site, no worries, we have lots of extras.

Since were on the subject, did you know that at least 90+ percent of our RV Park guests don’t even use a surge protector? The 30 and 50 amp outlets in our top rated RV park are so old that we can’t purchase exact replacements for them anymore. electrical oliving in my second Airstream. surge protector isn’t going to protect your power chord.

[OTRA15]

Sorry . . . can't resist . . .

Originally Posted by twbucksr

I’m curious Bobbio, did you permanently attach the power chord . . .
. . .
. . . surge protector isn’t going to protect your power chord.

Is this band playing a power chord?



It appears to be surging!

[Bobbo]

Originally Posted by twbucksr

I’m curious Bobbio, did you permanently attach the power chord to your Airstream so you wouldn’t forget it

No.

Originally Posted by twbucksr

Since were on the subject, did you know that at least 90+ percent of our RV Park guests don’t even use a surge protector?

So?

Originally Posted by twbucksr

electrical oliving in my second Airstream.

What is "electrical oliving"?

Originally Posted by twbucksr

surge protector isn’t going to protect your power chord.

True, so?

[grandmaester]

I replaced the converter today, all good there. WFCO 9855 deck mount, real easy install. I took the convection microwave to a local appliance repair shop where they discovered just a burnt internal fuse. So good to go there as well. Finally, I had electrician come back and rewire it properly to 30amp 120v then checked the compressors which both kicked on and pumped out nice hot air. Lucky those didn't burn out. Everything else is good to go. Bought that surge protector, will use from now on. Thanks for everyone's input, loving this airstream community.

[OTRA15]

Thanks for the update, glad it all worked out.

A reminder from Post #20 to check the 120-volt operations of the fridge and water heater [one or two heating elements?].

Happy trails!

Peter

[upszeke]

Hard to believe selling dealer didn't go over unit and verify that all systems were working upon delivery. That being said, electrician probably wired your RV plug to 220, this happened to my brother, but didn't do anything but trip some breakers, best I remember he had to replace fuse in converter. Should Absolutely get a plug in type tester for 30 amp service and always check any campground plug before using it. Its definitely worth the money and can save some headaches.

[Bobbo]

Originally Posted by upszeke

Hard to believe selling dealer didn't go over unit and verify that all systems were working upon delivery. That being said, electrician probably wired your RV plug to 220, this happened to my brother, but didn't do anything but trip some breakers, best I remember he had to replace fuse in converter. Should Absolutely get a plug in type tester for 30 amp service and always check any campground plug before using it. Its definitely worth the money and can save some headaches.

True. Even though I have a Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C installed which is "supposed" to protect me from stuff like over voltage, under voltage, reversed wiring, open ground, etc., I still plug this in first, every time:

[Silverpuller]

Originally Posted by Bobbo

True. Even though I have a Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C installed which is "supposed" to protect me from stuff like over voltage, under voltage, reversed wiring, open ground, etc., I still plug this in first, every time:

I put one of these together fifteen years ago. We ALWAYS check the power post, before connecting, even in the best (looking) parks. As the old west gunslingers purportedly notched their pistol grips for each kill, our home-made voltage/polarity checker now has six notches, for six electrical supply issues.
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