Test 30 amp service

[klpoppe]

Was the breaker to the 30 amp outlet on???

[JFlightRisk]

The OP solved the issue in post #18.

[Route 66 Traveler]

Pretty sure the OP is talking about the new 12 volt electric only refrigerators that are compressor operated instead of the traditional RV gas absorption operation. Exterior ventilation is not required, like propane operated refrigerators. Gas absorption refrigerators must be level to operate, Compressor refrigerators are capable of functioning at angles of up to 30°. They are new and very pricey.

https://pantherrvproducts.com/norcol...2v-dc-3-2-c-f/

[Cavie]

Originally Posted by Jay2504

Is it possible that the OP is plugged into a 240 volt 3 prong dryer plug or an electrician wired his 30 amp plug to 240 volts ? Jay

30 amp RV will not fit into a 30 amp dryer.

[thenne1713]

OK, to CLARIFY, RVs use 120vac on ALL CIRCUITS, NOT 240vac, it is either 15a, 30a or 50a (w/50ax2-circuits), so 15a= 1800watts Max, 30a= 3600w, 50a=12,000watts (120vx50x2). Easiest way to verify 30a (on most) is check microwave display and see if power is on. If trying to verify that 30a service properly wired, it should have SINGLE BREAKER, NOT A DOUBLE wire Breaker, and BEST done with a Meter at the receptacle. YES a 30a can be/ (often is) mis-wired for 240vac. Hope this helps?

[Markomyt1]

Originally Posted by Johnynorthland

Pull off refrigerator vent panel outside, make sure it’s plugged in! I’ve heard of this one happening! Good luck, and remember LP will work for weeks on one tank if your not running LP furnace until you get it fixed.

Please let us all know what you found.

I had great success contacting Jayco at: https://www.jayco.com/site/contact/service/

They sent me the schematics rather quickly on my 10 year old TT and it is most helpful.

Cheers!

-Mark-

[deepsea5]

Originally Posted by Cavie

And I'm gonna keep it going as long as I am around. 50 amps is 120/240 volts exactly like the range in your house. If people are gonna work on electricity the need to know ELECTRICITY WORKS OR STAY AWAY FROM IT.

Cavie is correct. The 50 Amp RV service is called "split phase". It is (2) 120 Volt line sources that are split (L1 & L2) in a 50 Amp receptacle. Cross those 2 split phases together and you'll get a nice electrical flash...don't do it!
The 30 Amp RV service is not split phase. It has only (1) 120 Volt line source.

The 50 Amp to 30 Amp converter cord taps into only one of the split phase lines in the 50 Amp receptacle; either L1 or L2, but not both.

[deepsea5]

Originally Posted by Cavie

30 amp RV will not fit into a 30 amp dryer.

Correctomundo!

The 30 Amp dryer circuit is 240 Volt, split phase. Cutting off the male end of your 30 Amp 120 Volt RV cord and replacing it with a 240 Volt split phase male dryer plug, and then plugging it into the dryer receptacle will not end well...