Electrical issues

[kickthetires]

Got to new campground in NC last evening. Went to hook up the 30 amp service. Immediately had no power. Owner came and installed new breaker. Now I have power. All issues seemed to resolved. A little while later, when the heat would kick on, lights in living room would dim. Switches might or might not work as suppose. Battery indicator was only on 1 bar. By this time heat would no longer kick on. This was over the span of a hour +.
Now the interesting part. I back the truck up to the camper and plug it into the truck. Everything worked as it should no issues. Need opinions as to whether we are not getting a true 30amps, if polarity is wrong in the box. I’m out of ideas and heat. Camper is a jayco 32 BHDS. 50 amp service feed with a 30 adaptor. Thanks

[bedrck46]

It sounds like you lost campground power. I would suggest that you get the owner to check and make sure you have 120 volts AC available When you hooked up to your truck and everything worked your truck was only providing 12 volts DC.


Try turning on the Microwave That operates on 120 Volts AC and should prove if you have campground power.


Also if you have a bad adaptor that could cause a loss of AC Voltage


You should invest in a good Multi-meter so you can check your system voltage

[norty1]

I would not be using that ac feed until it is checked out. It could do damage to your appliances if not wired correctly.

[2nOZ]

Although expensive, a good Progressive EMS would tell you what you have or don't have at the pedestal.

[Bassdogs]

Originally Posted by 2nOZ

Although expensive, a good Progressive EMS would tell you what you have or don't have at the pedestal.

I joined the Progressive camp back in 2016 after many years of RVing. Although I had many years without damaging any appliances, there is not doubt I experienced shorepower variations many times. With a new TT and a few more years of experience I decided I was too old to tempt fate. Go with the best and that is Progressive. It will protect your RV. Last time out a few weeks ago, I plugged in to shore power and went inside to set up a few things and noted that the fridge was still on gas and I did not have AC power. Thinking what did I forget, and the AC popped on. It takes a short period of time for the Progessive unit to run its test on the shore power before it allows it to feed into the RV. No problems at all and that experience reminded me that Progressive EMS was doing its job.

[Wireman]

Originally Posted by Bassdogs

I joined the Progressive camp back in 2016 after many years of RVing. Although I had many years without damaging any appliances, there is not doubt I experienced shorepower variations many times. With a new TT and a few more years of experience I decided I was too old to tempt fate. Go with the best and that is Progressive. It will protect your RV. Last time out a few weeks ago, I plugged in to shore power and went inside to set up a few things and noted that the fridge was still on gas and I did not have AC power. Thinking what did I forget, and the AC popped on. It takes a short period of time for the Progessive unit to run its test on the shore power before it allows it to feed into the RV. No problems at all and that experience reminded me that Progressive EMS was doing its job.

X 2. One of the best investments you can get for an RV. Portable or hard wired.

Lifetime warranty.

[bedrck46]

I would have thought by now that he OP would have reported back

[CampNow]

Until the OP makes a decision on whether to purchase an EMS or not, I'd suggest the OP clip one of those coupons for a free Harbor Freight voltmeter (or buy one for $10-$15) and learn how to check the DC (12vdc) and A/C (120vac) voltages in his/her travel trailer. Big bang for the buck in terms of trying to protect everything electrical in our travel trailers. Even EMS's go on the blink on rare occasions. You'll need a voltmeter (at a minimum) to troubleshoot 'em.

[Wireman]

Originally Posted by CampNow

Until the OP makes a decision on whether to purchase an EMS or not, I'd suggest the OP clip one of those coupons for a free Harbor Freight voltmeter (or buy one for $10-$15) and learn how to check the DC (12vdc) and A/C (120vac) voltages in his/her travel trailer. Big bang for the buck in terms of trying to protect everything electrical in our travel trailers. Even EMS's go on the blink on rare occasions. You'll need a voltmeter (at a minimum) to troubleshoot 'em.

10-4. Should be in everyone's tool box along with a 12 volt test light.

[wags999]

This is exactly why an EMS is so valuable, it will tell you immediately what is happening. It could be a number of things, including low voltage.

The campground should be able to test the power and tell you what is happening, at least at the pedestal.

Good Luck.