Bubby's RV
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stacaz822 wrote:When my electrical box starts popping and sparking, I usually just throw some cold water on it and it's ok for a while.
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I KNOW you're kidding, and I hope everyone else knows too. From some of the posts I've seen on this forum, it's probably best to make that clear.
John, Winnebago Minnie 24V
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wa8yxm
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Check for insect debris in the box.. It's happend that a bug can occasionally bridge the wires
In fact that is why we call computer problems "Bugs" the original "Bug" in a computer was, in fact an insect that got himself quick fried when the flip. flopped or some such. (Caused a problem with the computer too) and ever since we have refered to gremlins in computers as "Bugs"
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
John is Near Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
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foldowncandy
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Just noticed: The 3 (truck camper) lights do not come on with just the shore power. They only work when the camper is plugged into the truck battery. Haven't had this camper very long and we can't remember if we've ever tried the lights without being plugged into the truck. Should they work with just shore power only?
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fixruprbob
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Do not know about your camper lights.
The next time you have the cracking/popping/smelly symptoms Disconnect all sources of power, open up the box(s), feel around for heat and locate whatever is hot. The hot spot is where the problem is.
Robert
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wa8yxm
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You may have toasted your converter than.. If you are not getting 12vdc when on shore power..
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NGRRFan
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wa8yxm wrote:You may have toasted your converter than.. If you are not getting 12vdc when on shore power.. That's not what was said. They said that 3 lights didn't work. They didn't say how many lights total were in the camper nor did they say if the water pump or anything else 12 volt worked. So I doubt that the converter is toast, but it might not be working properly.
Rich,and Tobi (the rescued dog)
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wa8yxm
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Depending on the converter there may be two 12 volt systems in the rig.. So the phrase "You may have toasted your converter" still applies.. Also, the key word MAY implies "May Not" as well.
But the converter is still suspect in this case.. So is the fuse for the light line,, So are the wires hooked to that fuse.
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wa8yxm
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Depending on the converter there may be two 12 volt systems in the rig.. So the phrase "You may have toasted your converter" still applies.. Also, the key word MAY implies "May Not" as well.
But the converter is still suspect in this case.. So is the fuse for the light line,, So are the wires hooked to that fuse.
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wa8yxm
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Depending on the converter there may be two 12 volt systems in the rig.. So the phrase "You may have toasted your converter" still applies.. Also, the key word MAY implies "May Not" as well.
But the converter is still suspect in this case.. So is the fuse for the light line,, So are the wires hooked to that fuse.
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foldowncandy
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We only have 3 ceiling lights in this little camper. Everything works on the shore power (a/c, outlets, water pump) except those three ceiling lights. It appeared that none of the fuses were blown, but will be checking them again tomorrow to be sure. We have not heard any more popping nor smelled anything hot today while checking the converter out off and on today. Even plugged in a quartz heater and nothing happened. Tomorrow will have an electrician look at it while getting new tires on the truck.
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