![]() ![]() What else could be the problem?Īnswer: It could be a number of things that is causing the problem. Question: The wall outlets in the kitchen of our Canyon Trail 5th wheel just quit working. So I hope this helps you and others as this is a common issues as I stated above. Also, for most gfi outlets, it is difficult to see if it tripped – you need to push the reset button to know for sure. So as you see, if a gfi issue – it is not just that outlet. You have to look at all the gfi outlets as the company most likely has it set up so that when a gfi trips in a kitchen it will kill the outlets in the lower part of the coach, and if in the bath it could kill all the outlets in the upper half of the coach. Instead, take the RV to a repair center.Ĭomment: This is not an uncommon issue – people would think that the company who made their coach would try and make things simple – but they do not.Īs to your question, there is for the most part two locations to look for any power issues: #1) the first location anyone should look is the fuse box, it could be a tripped breaker if 120 volts and a blown fuse if 12 volt is the issue, then #2) this is the one most if not all miss, THE GFI OUTLET. If any of these terms seem foreign to you, then please do not attempt to do this. Test for power at the breaker then follow the circuit to each outlet looking for a break in the circuit or a bad outlet. Once you have determined that you do have power at the source then you can move on to the circuit itself. You will have to identify the power source for the circuit to determine if you have power to the circuit. To do this you will need a continuity tester/test light (such as a neon tester, electrostatic wand, volt ohmmeter, three-prong outlet tester) and a lot of confidence on working with a live electrical circuit. In tracing wiring, the objective is to identify any circuit breakers, a tripped GFCI outlet, or a loose wire. If that is not possible then the only option is to physically trace the wiring. If contacting the manufacturer does not help then try asking the RV dealer or the former owner from whom you bought the rig. If you do not have an owner’s manual, contacting the manufacturer may shed some light on the problem. ![]() If it were our rig, we would definitely consult the owner’s manual and wiring schematic specific to our RV. However, this must be done with caution and armed with all the tools at your disposal. If you cannot reset a breaker or switch, then you may need to trace the electrical circuit(s) that are giving you trouble. So look for that and consult any specifications or manuals you have for your RV. But we can offer a few thoughts.įirst, your rig may have a panel of circuit breakers and/or a GFCI reset button. This is for a 26ft TrailCruiser by TrailLite.Īnswer: Without knowing the particulars on how your RV was setup or modified by the dealer and or former owner, it is difficult to provide a precise answer. ![]() Turn circuit on again and you should get the green light, power to the GFCI outlets AND power to any downstream outlets that get their power and are protected by the GFCI outlet.Question: Where does one go to reset tripped outlets? All of our electrical outlets have lost power, but everything else is fine. You should see the solid green light and when you reset the tripped button by pushing the black button in, your plugged in light should go on.) Turn circuit off again at circuit box reconnect the LOAD wires reinstalling the outlet and cover plate in the wall. THEN (keeping any other wires separated) turn the circuit back on at the circuit box. To correct the situation above, after plugging a lamp or light into the GFCI (in tripped position) turn the appropriate breakers off at the circuit box, then reconfirm you know which are the LINE Input Wires and connect those to the appropriate LINE terminals. RED or FLASHING RED light indicates a further wire connection problem. The solid green light merely means the outlet has detected power somewhere in it's circuits. IF after you wire this outlet and the solid green light comes on but there is no power to the GVCI outlets nor is there power to the connected downstream outlets, nor with the reset/trip buttons work, YOU HAVE NOT CONNECTED THE LINE WIRES TO THE LINE TERMINALS AND THE LOAD WIRES TO THE LOAD TERMINALS. If you follow the Leviton directions and have 4 or 6 wires coming into the box (NOT counting any grounding bare copper wires) you MUST make sure the LINE and LOAD wiring is connected to the right terminals. And so, in summary as I just experienced this exact problem with a Leviton 20 Amp GFCI Outlet that was the primary outlet and protected 3 other downstream outlets. ![]()
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