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12-03-2019, 04:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Paradise
Posts: 3
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New Full Time RVers
Hello from Paradise
New members here.
Have been full-time since Camp Fire in Paradise, CA 2018.
recent struggle is a 15amp fuse that keeps blowing on our slide-out lights.
went through 4 fuses that spark before i have a chance to get both prongs in!
Being fire survivors that have never lived in, much less owned, an RV, the smallest hurdles are great setbacks.
We're hooked up to an electrical outlet at my parents house and are not using the water hook-up.
Preparing to move to our dirt lot. Awaiting power-pole replacement.
Soooo... hello to you, from us
the Breeds~
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12-03-2019, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
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Welcome from Ohio! Sorry for the loss of your belongings in the fire. I'm sure somebody qualified will chime in soon to help with your electrical issue.
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2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
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12-03-2019, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 319
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Welcome from the Pacific Northwest :-) So sorry about your loss from the Camp Fire. I grew up in NorCal and know the area well. Try sending a message to Vicr he is an electrician and could probably help you. There are many knowledgeable people on this forum and I am sure someone can help. Take care.
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2019 Pinnacle
Pacific Northwest
Quote: Ever notice how "What the Hell" is always the right answer?
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12-03-2019, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sparwood, BC
Posts: 2,800
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Sorry to hear about your loss.
Slide outs have usual a cable under the slide and can get frayed, which usual end up in a short. That's the first diagnose in our shop from experience.
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2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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12-03-2019, 05:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Paradise
Posts: 3
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Thanks will check it out!
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12-03-2019, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,402
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Enjoy and hope things work out for you as you begin this new journey.
My wife and I are going to easy our way into full timing. We've been RVing for 7 years and retiring next year (she full, me going part-time and remote). We're going to play it by ear and get a feel for whether full-timing is for us.
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2018 Jayco 28RLS
2012 F-250 6.2L 3.73
Equalizer Hitch
Yamaha 2400ISHC
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12-03-2019, 08:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,723
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Welcome to the forum.
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2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
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12-03-2019, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: South/Eastern Oregon
Posts: 2,257
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Welcome to the forum from southern Oregon. Sorry for your loss and hope all things work out for the better. I wish I could help with your electrical trouble. If it was me I would just play hit and miss until I stumbled across the trouble. I see one great place to start already. There will be others. Take care.
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12-03-2019, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Cheyenne
Posts: 321
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Welcome to the forum. Sorry for your loss, a friend of mine lost his cabin in that fire. Fortunately for him it was just a vacation home.
Tell us about your trailer, year, model etc. you will get better responses, advice and help.
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Gone Fishing!
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12-04-2019, 12:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,541
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Welcome to the forum.
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12-04-2019, 05:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Greater Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,393
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Welcome to The Forum!
Sorry for your loss  Welcome, also, to the world of "Full Timing". I've been doing it now for over six years, and can't think of a better way of life! 
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2013 Eagle 266RKS
2011 Ford F-150 w/3.5L Ecoboost & H.D. Tow Package
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12-04-2019, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,880
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nathan S.
Welcome to the forum. Sorry for your loss, a friend of mine lost his cabin in that fire. Fortunately for him it was just a vacation home.
Tell us about your trailer, year, model etc. you will get better responses, advice and help.
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Better yet..... Put that information into your signature that way it is there every time you post. It helps knowledgeable folks respond more accurately.
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2016 28BHBE, Elite and Thermal Packages.
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
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12-04-2019, 08:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Bowmanville
Posts: 248
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Take out all the light bulbs, then put the properly rated fuse back in. If it blows the fuse then it’s in the feed wire to the switch. Replace each bulb is sequence from the closest to the switch to the farthest. If at any time it blows the fuse, the short will be in that section of the wire or light bulb receptacle. That would be my route.
Cheers / Jeff
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12-04-2019, 10:01 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Paradise
Posts: 3
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We have a 2006 32 ft Jayco Jayflight.
Will be buying another box of fuses. Didn't see any cord fray under slide outs. Thanks for all the info and responses.
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