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Old 04-19-2015, 12:17 PM   #1
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do you flip main breaker OFF before plugging trailer into shoreline

directions said to flip main breaker off before plugging 30 amp plug into shore line AND before unplugging it...do you do this

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Old 04-19-2015, 12:41 PM   #2
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If the shore power pedestal has a breaker, I flip it off before connecting and disconnecting. If the pedestal has no breaker, then, yes, I do flip off the 30 amp circuit breaker in the Greyhawk's main panel at the foot of the bed.
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Old 04-19-2015, 12:50 PM   #3
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We always turn the breakers off to prevent arcing when connecting.
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Old 04-19-2015, 12:55 PM   #4
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wow...never did this with a pop up...but looks like its a good idea with my new jayco
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Old 04-19-2015, 01:23 PM   #5
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Before I plug in the shore power cable from the TT, I test the CG pedestal for a proper 110VAC output (outlet wired properly with proper voltage). I then turn off the breaker at the pedestal, plug in the shore power cable and turn the breaker back on. So far this system has worked for me.

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Old 04-19-2015, 01:32 PM   #6
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I always flip them off 1st.
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Old 04-19-2015, 02:24 PM   #7
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I turn off the pedestal breaker, plug in the progressive 50 amp EMS, plug the 5th wheel into the EMS, turn the breaker back on and walk away. The EMS verifies a the electricity is ok to use and then turns itsef on, if not then it does not turn and will show a code saying why it didn't. This sounds like a lot to do but it is really simple.
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Old 04-19-2015, 03:05 PM   #8
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I always turn the the pedestal breaker off, then plug in my surge protector, which has indicator lights for faults in the circuit, then turn on the breaker. If the circuit checks out OK, I turn off the breaker again, then plug the trailer into the surge protector before turning the pedestal breaker back ON.

And something to consider - plug in the trailer first thing, before doing anything else after unhitching. I learned this lesson the hard way after getting everything set up, only to find the pedestal didn't have any power. Grrrr! I had to move to another site, which required tearing down and setting back up in another site. Wasted an hour! Another reason I like my surge protector. I plug it in now before I even unhitch!
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Old 04-20-2015, 07:15 AM   #9
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The few times I camp in a powered campground I always mean to turn off the pedestal breaker but usually forget..
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Old 04-20-2015, 07:38 AM   #10
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Also - turn the breaker OFF before unplugging, when you are leaving the campsite. Same reason - prevents arcing and small surges.
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We haven't done this with our PUP, either - but then, we're still pretty new to hook-up camping, and there are lots of things to learn about that. I'm making a note of this one.
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Old 04-20-2015, 07:36 PM   #12
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The majority of the time yes, but I have been known to forget things.
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Thanks for the tips guys. ..will be doing this from now on
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I have never done this, and don't know anyone that does. However, I am thinking it is not a bad idea
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I have never done this, and don't know anyone that does. However, I am thinking it is not a bad idea
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I always turn the breaker off. I would imagine the EMS would keep you safe if you forgot...would it not? I've definately forgotten to do this more than once. I've never had any reprocussions from forgetting but that doesn't mean it can't/won't happen. Lucky I guess.
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I don't turn the pedestal breaker off. I plug the EMS in first. It uses a VERY small amount of power for its internal circuitry. No arcing or sparking takes place. Then I plug in the camper. Two minutes later, if the EMS has determined everything is OK, it applies power to the camper.
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I turn off pedestal breaker, plug in surge guard, check for proper lights, turn off pedestal breaker and plug in camper, then turn on pedestal breaker. I do this before I unhook for the reason already given in this thread. If I have to move I don't have to hook up.

Last year I had to move sites once based upon a floating netural in the pedestal. I found it with this method so no harm done to my rig.
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I just turn off the pedestal breaker then plug in and turn back on, been doing this for many years w/o a problem, seeing I have breakers and fuses for issues in trailer (never popped on though). But then I also have propane shut off until power is okay.

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On 30 amp service a bad pedestal connection should result in low voltage or none at all. On 50 amp service a bad connection could lead to 220 volts on all 110 lines in the trailer. When we had 30 amp I never gave it a thought but with 50 you really should not only think about it but check it every time.
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