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05-05-2008, 04:50 PM
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Tim Eagle
1995 31' Land Yacht
Sandusky
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Fuse Continues to Blow in Tow Vehicle
When I replace the fuse in my '04 Chevy Express van the lights on my '85 Airstream work fine. I turn on my headlights once, to see if the lights are still coming on, the lights still work, twice, I think they are still working, and when I get to turning them on the third time the lights discontinue to work. While towing the Airstream the batteries were not in it (rules out the possibility of the batteries sending too much electricity to the fuse of the van and blowing it) the radio fuse is unplugged (just in case it draws too much from the fuse). Now I have it narrowed down a little, but could it be the ground on the plug that plugs into my tow vehicle, or is there a possibility that there's another problem. Thanks for your time.
Tim Eagle
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05-05-2008, 05:26 PM
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Could be the + battery terminal in the trailer touching something in the trailer, like ground.
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05-05-2008, 06:58 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tmeagle1
When I replace the fuse in my '04 Chevy Express van the lights on my '85 Airstream work fine. I turn on my headlights once, to see if the lights are still coming on, the lights still work, twice, I think they are still working, and when I get to turning them on the third time the lights discontinue to work. While towing the Airstream the batteries were not in it (rules out the possibility of the batteries sending too much electricity to the fuse of the van and blowing it) the radio fuse is
unplugged (just in case it draws too much from the fuse). Now I have it narrowed down a little, but could it be the ground on the plug that plugs into my tow vehicle, or is there a possibility that there's another problem. Thanks for your time.
Tim Eagle
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Could be that the fuse is not rated high enough.
Andy
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05-05-2008, 09:01 PM
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Desert Fox
1985 31' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 250
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Hi,
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05-05-2008, 09:55 PM
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Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
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I had the same problem with my Jeep Liberty, we went threw 5 fuses before we found the problem. If its the same problem we had, the wiring to your TV and your Airstream arnt matching up. The plus from the trailer isnt matching the TV.
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05-07-2008, 04:35 PM
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Tim Eagle
1995 31' Land Yacht
Sandusky
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 165
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I replaced the fuse in the van with a 30amp fuse and the same problem persisted, it blew. Is it common for the trailer to run the control panel and the twelve volt systems when plugged into the tow vehicle? Should I start with the simplest solution and change the plug?
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07-01-2008, 05:23 PM
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Tim Eagle
1995 31' Land Yacht
Sandusky
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 165
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Issue Solved
I replaced the plug on the Airstream and it quit happening. The plug from previous owner was wired incorrectly, two optional wires (probably not the right term) were hooked in shorting out the fuse. Thanks all who responded.
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