Safety Tip: Always replace fuses or breakers with the same rating already installed. Your RV is protected by the breaker or fuse turning off because your appliances or devices may be failing in some way, which could cause a fire or injury.ĭon’t try to replace your fuse or breaker with a higher-rated option. Your RV electrical was installed so that it can handle the current load safely. If you add higher-rated fuses it won’t fix your problem, rather it may make it worse by causing permanent damage to electrical equipment or an electrical fire. The breaker or fuse going off will tell you there is a problem you need to find and fix. The breaker or fuse tripping is normally not the cause of the problem. The only time this may be true is if your breakers go bad from tripping too often. Just like your home, an RV will have breakers and/or fuses to turn the power off if something goes awry. You will find AC and DC fuses or breakers available to interrupt your power flow when necessary. The wires can short due to excessive flow of current. This can not only short your electrical wires but become more dangerous due to fire or injury. Sometimes your connections will be knocked loose when transporting your RV around and traveling.

What are some reasons your power might fail? Do you think it is the cause of your RV power cord or RV power adapters? Before you take the time to blame those external RV adapters make sure you know more about your RV electricity basics first.

The 12 Volt DC power will go through your fuses to power your lights, switches, and slides controlling appliances like your heater or air conditioner. You receive AC power from your RV generator power or the campgrounds RV park power source, or other RV electrical outlets you plug into. These are 20, 30, and 50 Amp power sources. Your AC electrical system distributes the power to your small appliances and outlets mentioned above.ĭC power comes from a battery. Your RV has a converter that uses AC power coming from your chosen RV power source, through the breaker panel and converts it to 12 Volt DC power for your battery to use and charge. The DC system powers your lights, switches, slides, and thermostats. The refrigerator and other appliances will be powered by propane gas. The AC electrical system powers your air conditioner and other devices. We can help you get started with the RV electric troubleshooting and hopefully save you some time and money during your travels. If you troubleshoot your RV electrical before taking the RV in for service, you may find out you have a small problem you can fix on your own.

Troubleshooting can be done to rule out your RV electrical problem as being large or small. You can become seriously injured or even killed by making one little mistake. It is important to call an RV service technician or roadside assistance when you are not sure what the problem is. You don’t want to start messing with electricity when you don’t know what you're doing. If you try to fix the problem by resetting the breaker or GFCI and the problem is not solved, it is best to contact a professional. Big problems involving AC power or propane should be left to the professional service technicians. Resetting a breaker or a GFCI that has kicked out, replacing a blown fuse are all small problems you can figure out on your own. Whether you own a 30 Amp RV or a 50 Amp RV, you should have a basic understanding of your RV electrical system. Are you a new RV owner? RV electrical problems confusing you?Įlectrical problems are more common than you think.

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