Thank you! I was able to discover my wires on the RV plug were loose. I would not have had the courage to attempt this blind. Your video comprehensively showed me clearly how to do it! Sharing one’s knowledge is selfless and beneficent. You saved my family a few hundred dollars in repair costs for which we are grateful. Times as they are every dollar counts. We are praying for peace, prosperity and happiness for you and your family friend-May you stay free.
This was an awesome step by step representation of how to troubleshoot my shore power issues. Thank you for putting this together - it saved me having a tech come out just to tell me that I need to replace my ATS. Mine is sticking on the generator side and not switching. I poked around a bit and got the spring or whatever holds the tension to re-engage and now it seems to be switching as expected. Now at least I'll know what the problem is when it occurs again and it won't necessarily ruin another camping trip!
This guy has his act together !!! Very professional, cautious, and straight to the point. Fast forward whenever necessary so as not to waste time waiting for him to remove screws, etc. I've looked all over the internet, and everybody wants to talk about resetting the GFI. That's all well and good if you have power coming into the coach to begin with. I had been doing some investigating, but didn't have a clue what a transfer switch was until I watched his video. I had already checked power to the end of the power cord, but had nothing inside the coach. When I watched this video and found no power inside the transfer switch, it became obvious that the problem was between the plug going into the coach and the transfer switch. Just as he described, somebody neglected to tighten a connection on the back side of the input plug going into the coach. Can't thank you enough for helping me track down the source of my issue. Bible Thumber says it so well "by far and above all the other videos on this problem". God Bless
This was by far and above all the other videos on this problem! I so much appreciate your sharing this I can't say enough. You are an excellent teacher/tech troubleshooter! Definitely subscribing! I watched several others which were good to ok but nothing as step by step show and explaining along the way like this! Now I know where to start and what to do. I've been working on my rig with no power replaced the shore cord$$$ replaced a GFCI circuit plug in the bathroom still no power but now I know what to do! Thanks again! Excellent!
Hello and thank you for your informative video. You explained everything to the point where I think I actually understood what you were talking about. That was great! Thanks! My portable heater I was running in my RV shut off last night by itself and I assumed it tripped the breaker at the house where I'm getting my power from with my 100' ft. 8 gage extension cord. When I inspected the breaker box nothing had been tripped. I then noticed the male end of my extension cord was black and so was the electrical outlet where it was plugged into. I immediately unplugged it and checked my female end of the cord and it looked fine. Even the adapter I have hooked in between the extension cord and my RV plug, looked okay to me. Nothing black or burnt. So bought a new 100 footer 8 gage extension cord. Replaced the electrical outlet with a GFI and the outlet gave me a green light and my extension cord lit up so I assumed I had power to my outlets in my RV... but I don't. So here I've been running off my RV battery all night and all day and night again. I figured I will run tmy second portable heater tonight and troubleshoot my RV cord tomorrow and then my fuse box and see what's up. I'm not sure where my transfer switch box is but I will track it down. We had a bunch of rain a few days ago and the ground is still wet and I think it was a bad heater to begin with and that maybe my old ext. cord was getting too old and showing signs of wear and tear. I just don't understand why it fried my cord instead of tripping the breaker. But I think I answered my question in the sentence right before that. So wish me luck and thanks again.
good luck! It is possible you tripped the GCFI in the RV. Often times there is one in the kitchen or bathroom that actually protects the other standard outlets 'downstream'. easy check and I have run into that before
Yes ive already tried the GFCI. There is one in the bedroom right next to the breakers and fuses. I push the "test" button and than the "reset". I hear it click. But still no power in any outlets. I will keep troubleshooting. Thx
Great job...... best instructional video I have seen in a while. One thing I might add, I always take several photographs of anything before I take it completely apart just in case i forget how something goes back in place. How often do we do a job and say hey where did that screw or wire come from the photos will often tell me.
that is great advice! for wiring, plumbing or really anything, take a couple pictures before you take it apart so you can remember how everything was routed/fastened etc!
Wow you’re awesome! Thank you so much! You’re a great teacher! Electrical issues are so scary to deal with AND so expensive to hire out the help! So I have had to do it myself ALOT! lol The RV just lost power so I’m on the hunt for the trouble. Your video is totally helpful n makes me feel like I can do this! Thank you again! 😊
Yippee I found the problem! Snow melt caused the main power cord to encounter water and YOWZA did it ever Fry its lil Butt! I was able to cut all power and cut off old soggy wet fried plug and replace it with a new one (thanks to yours and others vidz) on here! So thanks again I know you could probably couldn't care less hahaha but sometimes I think it's kinda nice to get a lil back story on the people you are actually making a difference for in life. @@hesty32
Thank You for this video awesome step by step also fla resident as well, I'm hoping I don't have this issue however I'm thinking I do somehow I lost all connection recently, rebuilding my camper
thanks Dude. You should see how the previous dip shit wired the box, all bare copper on the AC power side. I found two bare wires touching ! No wonder the switching box cover was hot to the touch and the shore power died during prolonged air conditioner usage. Also found rust inside the highest point of the switching housing indicating a water leak from the roof at some point.
Nice video. Any idea what is causing my transfer switch to trip my shore power breaker. When the lid is out on the transfer box. The breaker does not trip when the transfer switch lid is off. Also my transfer box is mounted to the floor with the lid facing up. I saw another video that said transfer switchers should always be mounted vertically on a wall but didn’t explain why. Any thoughts would be appreciated
I HAVE a problem with half my electric working. All the fuses are good and no breaker was or is triped. I working on some trim and used a brad nailer, and the power just died. can you give me some tips on what I CAN CHECK? Your video was the best I have ever seen. Thanks and please keep on doing videos.
Eileen Chesney I’m sorry to say but there is a good chance you caught a wire with the brad nailer and it shorted out. Is there any way you can check behind where you were nailing and see? It also could be a GCFI outlet. Check in the kitchen area and the bathroom area to for a GCFI outlet that is tripped.
the multi-meter is an Innova and the non-contact tester is a SouthWire. Klein makes a very nice one too though that is under $20 and I think available at Lowes/HomeDepot
question: If i am installing solar into an Rv with existing electrical. It has Generator and Shore already. I should assume it has a transfer switch to manage this. Now If I want to add an inverter ran off batteries... is the solution to add ANOTHER transfer switch? therefore the shore/gen gets sorted first and then feeds the subsequent transfer switch. I want to default with solar inverter but have the option of shore/gen. thanks in advance if you can respond.
Pretty sure you want your solar to go straight to batteries (well with a solar controller/converter) when you run off solar you are actually running off batteries to protect the panels from overdraw. Not super knowledgable on the actual workings there though
Just reread your question and yes I believe you can either swap to a 3 way transfer switch or add another 2 way up stream to in effect get a 3 power option
Newbie here...is a transfer switch a separate device from an inverter or converter?? I am plugged in but ac and fridge have no power. 12v lights also dim so batteries appear to be failing (did charge them).
I have a 2016 palomino puma 25rs and have a strom the other night I have no power in my camper no lights or plugs are working I am getting power to my breaker box in the camper and all the fuses are good any ideas?
If you are getting power into your breaker box but not out of the the breaker box, it has to be something there in the box. I’d start checking power in the wires and narrow it down. It’s uncommon but breakers can go bad. They can also be deceiving and look like they are on but are actually tripped. Maybe start by flipping them all on then off. Since you mentioned outlets, I’m assuming we are talking bout the 110 side. But your lights are probably 12v so maybe start with the main breaker since that is common spot for power to the inverter for the 12v side of things
@@gamingwithraymond5664 Most common issue for 110v is a hidden GCFI that is popped. Check in the bathroom, under a flip up counter in the kitchen, etc. For the 12v side, I would check power getting to the inverter. But if there is 12 v in the fuses side of your breaker panel then I would think your inverter is good. It is possible it is something else but you just have to start tracing wires at that point.
@@gamingwithraymond5664 Unfortunately you are just going to have to start tracing wires to find where is has a fault. Might be worth double checking your GCFIs. Even if they are in the "use' position, they can go bad and prevent current. Since your lighting is not working, I suspect it is something else though. Your GCFIs shouldn't be providing power to any lights
Ive just replaced my switch and when I was unwiring the switch there were a couple of wires I didn't notice where they were connected. It a small white and small black wire that I failed to notice which terminal they were connected to. Could you help me determine where these wires go on the switch. I'm assuming they are the control wire from the other switch. I have power when connected to shore power but not when I'm running the generator.
While this is a helpful video, I do take issue with using the proximity tester when troubleshooting a specific problem. The issue is that when not using a meter, you never verified the neutral return was intact, you only verified the hot leg was hot, and still, not knowing the actual voltage. Frankly, starting at the transfer switch would have been best as this is the proverbial for in the road for the 120v system. Thanks!
I am going to test the TS in my rig. I experienced a power surge that fried my microwave and refrigerator. I replaced the converter, but the overhead lights do not work, nor do some of the plugs. My power steps will not remain out when I flip the switch. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to fix it? Finding available service in my area is nearly impossible as they are booked up for weeks with work.
I really can’t troubleshoot that without looking at it but my guess is that you have two issues going on. The steps are a 12 volt system in every rig I’ve ever seen. The TS, fridge inop plugs etc are on a 120 volt system so I think the two are probably unrelated. For the steps, I recommend clean and lubricate. Amazing what that can do. Then see what they do. For the lights, most of them are 12 volt so I would check fuses (small 12 volt ones like in a car) and test the switches and lift fixtures. For the inop plugs that is on the 120v system. I’d check the circuit breakers and the the GCFI outlets in the bathroom and kitchen. Sometimes there is a hidden one under a folding countertop or something. Probably 80% of the time some outlets work and some don’t it’s a flipped GCFI. Good luck!
HI THERE I HAVE MY 2005 ECLIPSE ATTITUDE TOY HAULER WHEN THE GENERATOR IS WORKING ONLY A/C AND POWER OUTLETS WORKS BUT NO LIGHTS ,NO FRIDGE , NO RADIO, NO SUCTION KITCHEN ANY TIP?
you may find some hints by looking at the fuse/circuit breaker panel and seeing if the functioning circuits are all on certain fuses/circuit breakers and the non functioning ones are on another. From your description, it doesn't sound like there is a break down between 110v AC and 12v DC. You could try reseting all the circuit breakers, Occasionally they will trip but don't look like they are tripped.
@@hesty32 thanks for the replay cuando prendo el interruptor de las baterias todo se prende cuando lo apago todo se corta,cuando prendo el generador nada mas trabaja el a/c y el microwave y todos los power outles pero no luces no radio y no fridge y no carga mis baterias
05 pleasureway Lexor RD chevy 3500. No house power w/ generator onan2800,except house battery power stuff. I have shore power & house battery power. w/ generator on measured Voltage erroneous readings no 120VAC on breakers or 12VDC on fuses. shore power cords which I connected to coach 1st then to household Outlet. Result 124VAC on all breakers from neutral bus bar to breakers lugs & from negative green& bare wire bus bar to lugs, to each fuse 13.4VDC.also the GFI circuit in bathroom came on w/ test lamp. Additionally the air conditioner powered up so did microwave oven however no joy w/ Furnace still can’t hear blower or igniter.thremostate is getting 12VDC. house battery a deep cycle group 27 12.9VDC starts generator. Edit: when on shore power w/ AC on for about a minute I did hear the converters fan come on for maybe 2 minutes then off so I assume the convertors internal fuse is good? The generators Onan 2800 fuel filter is jammed up on the breaker due to a fuel line to short. I suspect w/ little vibration the generators breaker is turning off bc of fuel filter I think I’ve flipped it back up to on position & it’s turning itself off. I’d like to extend this fuel line & move it off the switch, anyone know the size of this fuel lines inside diameter? attached image of where I think the fuel filter should be located.Thanks for advice it is much appreciated.
Really it’s just if you put power in and don’t get good power out. A multimeter should do the trick so you can check 12v on one side and 110 on the other
Do you have to replace the whole box or can you just replace the pieces that are corroded? I be looking into that part cuz that's going to be a lot cheaper then replacing the whole box
Im sure you can replace the contacts and such that are corroded if you can find replacement parts OK. It probably is gonna depend on the brand and construction of your transfer switch. You may be able to fabricate some of the things yourself too.
@@hesty32 lol I love your optimism mine actually is the twist method which means it won't work without the whole box I plan on trying to up grade it and buying a system that doesn't use plastic because it degrades down really quickly when it comes to heat which is what electricity does
@@hesty32 I really miss the old ceramic conductors yeah they didn't protect from Air very well but they didn't break apart like all this plastic stuff does and it only lasts a couple of years and then air gets into it and it degrades down
all the rigs I have worked on, the starter for the generator gets power from the engine battery. So I don't think the transfer switch can have any effect on the generator starting. More likely is there is an issue on the circuit providing power from the engine battery to the starter on the generator.
hesty32 possibly. This literally just started. The generator transfer switch stopped working several days ago and a couple days ago my generator won’t start. It even makes the lights go completely out after trying a couple times to turn it over. And it definitely acts like it’s not getting enough battery power to turn over. However, the engine starts right up and the battery is literally just barely a year old this month. 🤷🏼♀️
I will take a look at the circuit the battery cable runs to directly on its way to the generator. Is there a way to test that circuit in the circuit panel under the hood for dummies? It’s a 1994 fleetwood pace arrow. Any info/help would be much appreciated.
@@Stephrae70 the lights dimming when you start it is a classic symptom of low battery. Is it the coach lights that dim? If so, your generator is probably ties to the coach batteries not the engine battery. Some rigs will charge the coach batteries while the engine is running. Have you tried starting the generator while the engine is running? If the transfer switch is out, the coach batteries probably arent getting charged and that would make sense that the generator doesn't;t have enough juice to start. I recommend checking your coach batteries
hesty32 yes the way it is set up, the two coach batteries are tied into the main engine battery. I do start and run the engine for about 30 minutes every morning and evening to keep the coach batteries charged because I do not start my generator every day. But that makes sense now that you’re saying that. And yes I do start my engine to start my generator because it’s an Oman 7000 and it seems like it starts easier when I do that. It also looked like my coach batteries may have leaked some at some point recently. I will clean them up with some baking soda and make sure there’s enough distilled water and see if it makes a difference. Up until this last few days, everything has been running great. Sigh. I do understand that the coach batteries being drained is because lack of charging due to the transfer switch and lack of charging from the generator. But I’ll clean the batteries regardless. They’re also only one year old.
Unfortunately that probably means you still have a fault ‘downstream’ . Possible that the incoming voltage is either low or high but more likely there is too much draw somewhere. Probably a short. Also a very slight chance that the new switch is bad. You could try turning everything off, flipping all the circuit breakers etc. Put power back on then turn things on one at a time to see what circuit is causing the problem.
I can't get anyone nor any manufacture where to find a good quality Transfer Switch that will switch from shore power ..and/or solar ...and/or generator to supply power to a Class B+ RV and charge batteries ....yet its done everyday.
Im not a solar smart guy but my understanding is that the Solar power actually comes into your inverter. The inverter comes into the breaker box "downstream" from your transfer switch. Then from the inverter is part of your breaker panel. This allows you to select which circuits will run on the batteries. For example, you DON"T want the A/C circuit powered by inverter (or solar). But again, Im not a solar tech and recommend you find some other expertise to give you advise there
Thank you! I was able to discover my wires on the RV plug were loose. I would not have had the courage to attempt this blind. Your video comprehensively showed me clearly how to do it! Sharing one’s knowledge is selfless and beneficent. You saved my family a few hundred dollars in repair costs for which we are grateful. Times as they are every dollar counts. We are praying for peace, prosperity and happiness for you and your family friend-May you stay free.
Thank you sir! and I'm glad you were able to get your rig fixed!
This was an awesome step by step representation of how to troubleshoot my shore power issues. Thank you for putting this together - it saved me having a tech come out just to tell me that I need to replace my ATS. Mine is sticking on the generator side and not switching. I poked around a bit and got the spring or whatever holds the tension to re-engage and now it seems to be switching as expected. Now at least I'll know what the problem is when it occurs again and it won't necessarily ruin another camping trip!
This guy has his act together !!! Very professional, cautious, and straight to the point. Fast forward whenever necessary so as not to waste time waiting for him to remove screws, etc. I've looked all over the internet, and everybody wants to talk about resetting the GFI. That's all well and good if you have power coming into the coach to begin with. I had been doing some investigating, but didn't have a clue what a transfer switch was until I watched his video. I had already checked power to the end of the power cord, but had nothing inside the coach. When I watched this video and found no power inside the transfer switch, it became obvious that the problem was between the plug going into the coach and the transfer switch. Just as he described, somebody neglected to tighten a connection on the back side of the input plug going into the coach. Can't thank you enough for helping me track down the source of my issue. Bible Thumber says it so well "by far and above all the other videos on this problem". God Bless
Thank you for the kind review! Glad it was helpful and you got your rig powered up again
This was by far and above all the other videos on this problem! I so much appreciate your sharing this I can't say enough. You are an excellent teacher/tech troubleshooter! Definitely subscribing! I watched several others which were good to ok but nothing as step by step show and explaining along the way like this! Now I know where to start and what to do. I've been working on my rig with no power replaced the shore cord$$$ replaced a GFCI circuit plug in the bathroom still no power but now I know what to do! Thanks again! Excellent!
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This video is amazingly informative and extremely helpful. Thank you so much. Michelle Bell
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Very helpful video, I now know what to do on my rig. THANKS
Hello and thank you for your informative video. You explained everything to the point where I think I actually understood what you were talking about. That was great! Thanks! My portable heater I was running in my RV shut off last night by itself and I assumed it tripped the breaker at the house where I'm getting my power from with my 100' ft. 8 gage extension cord. When I inspected the breaker box nothing had been tripped. I then noticed the male end of my extension cord was black and so was the electrical outlet where it was plugged into. I immediately unplugged it and checked my female end of the cord and it looked fine. Even the adapter I have hooked in between the extension cord and my RV plug, looked okay to me. Nothing black or burnt. So bought a new 100 footer 8 gage extension cord. Replaced the electrical outlet with a GFI and the outlet gave me a green light and my extension cord lit up so I assumed I had power to my outlets in my RV... but I don't. So here I've been running off my RV battery all night and all day and night again. I figured I will run tmy second portable heater tonight and troubleshoot my RV cord tomorrow and then my fuse box and see what's up. I'm not sure where my transfer switch box is but I will track it down. We had a bunch of rain a few days ago and the ground is still wet and I think it was a bad heater to begin with and that maybe my old ext. cord was getting too old and showing signs of wear and tear. I just don't understand why it fried my cord instead of tripping the breaker. But I think I answered my question in the sentence right before that. So wish me luck and thanks again.
good luck! It is possible you tripped the GCFI in the RV. Often times there is one in the kitchen or bathroom that actually protects the other standard outlets 'downstream'. easy check and I have run into that before
Yes ive already tried the GFCI. There is one in the bedroom right next to the breakers and fuses. I push the "test" button and than the "reset". I hear it click. But still no power in any outlets. I will keep troubleshooting. Thx
Great job...... best instructional video I have seen in a while. One thing I might add, I always take several photographs of anything before I take it completely apart just in case i forget how something goes back in place. How often do we do a job and say hey where did that screw or wire come from the photos will often tell me.
that is great advice! for wiring, plumbing or really anything, take a couple pictures before you take it apart so you can remember how everything was routed/fastened etc!
Wow you’re awesome! Thank you so much! You’re a great teacher! Electrical issues are so scary to deal with AND so expensive to hire out the help! So I have had to do it myself ALOT! lol
The RV just lost power so I’m on the hunt for the trouble. Your video is totally helpful n makes me feel like I can do this! Thank you again! 😊
Glad it was helpful! Electrical is scary and can be dangerous. But it isn't really that complicated once you understand the basics
Yippee I found the problem!
Snow melt caused the main power cord to encounter water and YOWZA did it ever Fry its lil Butt!
I was able to cut all power and cut off old soggy wet fried plug and replace it with a new one (thanks to yours and others vidz) on here!
So thanks again I know you could probably couldn't care less hahaha but sometimes I think it's kinda nice to get a lil back story on the people you are actually making a difference for in life. @@hesty32
Great troubleshooting and instructional video. Didn’t miss a step! Well done man!
Thank You for this video awesome step by step also fla resident as well, I'm hoping I don't have this issue however I'm thinking I do somehow I lost all connection recently, rebuilding my camper
Thanks for the video walk thru, it really helped me figure out things. In my case, Somehow the main ground wire from the batteries was not connected.
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Thank you, this is my exact problem on my class C jayco. Appreciate your knowledge
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Thank you for the video.. I have the same Rv and while watching the video I was wondering what that black box is to the left of the transfer switch?
Very informative and helpful. You have helped me a great deal in solving my own problem. Very thankful for your instruction.
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thanks Dude. You should see how the previous dip shit wired the box, all bare copper on the AC power side. I found two bare wires touching ! No wonder the switching box cover was hot to the touch and the shore power died during prolonged air conditioner usage. Also found rust inside the highest point of the switching housing indicating a water leak from the roof at some point.
Nice video. Any idea what is causing my transfer switch to trip my shore power breaker. When the lid is out on the transfer box. The breaker does not trip when the transfer switch lid is off. Also my transfer box is mounted to the floor with the lid facing up. I saw another video that said transfer switchers should always be mounted vertically on a wall but didn’t explain why. Any thoughts would be appreciated
Quite clear and helpful. Thanks.
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I HAVE a problem with half my electric working. All the fuses are good and no breaker was or is triped. I working on some trim and used a brad nailer, and the power just died. can you give me some tips on what I CAN CHECK? Your video was the best I have ever seen. Thanks and please keep on doing videos.
Eileen Chesney I’m sorry to say but there is a good chance you caught a wire with the brad nailer and it shorted out. Is there any way you can check behind where you were nailing and see? It also could be a GCFI outlet. Check in the kitchen area and the bathroom area to for a GCFI outlet that is tripped.
@EVELYN KUIDA thank you for the kind words!
thank you for this very informative video. What is the brand of the volt tester that you used in the video?
the multi-meter is an Innova and the non-contact tester is a SouthWire. Klein makes a very nice one too though that is under $20 and I think available at Lowes/HomeDepot
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question:
If i am installing solar into an Rv with existing electrical. It has Generator and Shore already. I should assume it has a transfer switch to manage this. Now If I want to add an inverter ran off batteries... is the solution to add ANOTHER transfer switch? therefore the shore/gen gets sorted first and then feeds the subsequent transfer switch. I want to default with solar inverter but have the option of shore/gen.
thanks in advance if you can respond.
Pretty sure you want your solar to go straight to batteries (well with a solar controller/converter) when you run off solar you are actually running off batteries to protect the panels from overdraw. Not super knowledgable on the actual workings there though
Just reread your question and yes I believe you can either swap to a 3 way transfer switch or add another 2 way up stream to in effect get a 3 power option
Newbie here...is a transfer switch a separate device from an inverter or converter?? I am plugged in but ac and fridge have no power. 12v lights also dim so batteries appear to be failing (did charge them).
Yes, transfer switch should be upstream from inverter. Transfer switch decides which AC power source to use, shore power or generator
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GREAT VIDEO !
Hey man even if you didn’t have shore power could you still power the slides since they are 12volts ?
Yes you should be able to run your slides in and out without shore power.
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Thank you I was just curious
Hi my 2004 safari zanzibar a/c works when plugged in to home outlet but won't turn on when not plugged in. Thank you
Check the circuit breaker on your generator. Most generators have on located near the start switch on the generator
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I have a 2016 palomino puma 25rs and have a strom the other night I have no power in my camper no lights or plugs are working I am getting power to my breaker box in the camper and all the fuses are good any ideas?
If you are getting power into your breaker box but not out of the the breaker box, it has to be something there in the box. I’d start checking power in the wires and narrow it down. It’s uncommon but breakers can go bad. They can also be deceiving and look like they are on but are actually tripped. Maybe start by flipping them all on then off. Since you mentioned outlets, I’m assuming we are talking bout the 110 side. But your lights are probably 12v so maybe start with the main breaker since that is common spot for power to the inverter for the 12v side of things
@@hestermannmotorwerks so both sides of the breakers are getting power
@@gamingwithraymond5664 Most common issue for 110v is a hidden GCFI that is popped. Check in the bathroom, under a flip up counter in the kitchen, etc. For the 12v side, I would check power getting to the inverter. But if there is 12 v in the fuses side of your breaker panel then I would think your inverter is good. It is possible it is something else but you just have to start tracing wires at that point.
@@hesty32 checked that as well
@@gamingwithraymond5664 Unfortunately you are just going to have to start tracing wires to find where is has a fault. Might be worth double checking your GCFIs. Even if they are in the "use' position, they can go bad and prevent current. Since your lighting is not working, I suspect it is something else though. Your GCFIs shouldn't be providing power to any lights
Ive just replaced my switch and when I was unwiring the switch there were a couple of wires I didn't notice where they were connected. It a small white and small black wire that I failed to notice which terminal they were connected to. Could you help me determine where these wires go on the switch. I'm assuming they are the control wire from the other switch. I have power when connected to shore power but not when I'm running the generator.
While this is a helpful video, I do take issue with using the proximity tester when troubleshooting a specific problem. The issue is that when not using a meter, you never verified the neutral return was intact, you only verified the hot leg was hot, and still, not knowing the actual voltage. Frankly, starting at the transfer switch would have been best as this is the proverbial for in the road for the 120v system. Thanks!
I am going to test the TS in my rig. I experienced a power surge that fried my microwave and refrigerator. I replaced the converter, but the overhead lights do not work, nor do some of the plugs. My power steps will not remain out when I flip the switch. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to fix it? Finding available service in my area is nearly impossible as they are booked up for weeks with work.
I really can’t troubleshoot that without looking at it but my guess is that you have two issues going on. The steps are a 12 volt system in every rig I’ve ever seen. The TS, fridge inop plugs etc are on a 120 volt system so I think the two are probably unrelated. For the steps, I recommend clean and lubricate. Amazing what that can do. Then see what they do. For the lights, most of them are 12 volt so I would check fuses (small 12 volt ones like in a car) and test the switches and lift fixtures.
For the inop plugs that is on the 120v system. I’d check the circuit breakers and the the GCFI outlets in the bathroom and kitchen. Sometimes there is a hidden one under a folding countertop or something. Probably 80% of the time some outlets work and some don’t it’s a flipped GCFI. Good luck!
I’ve got the same problem. I can’t seem to get anyone to check it out. I’m gonna do your steps to troubleshoot but I haven’t seen a transfer switch.
HI THERE I HAVE MY 2005 ECLIPSE ATTITUDE TOY HAULER
WHEN THE GENERATOR IS WORKING ONLY A/C AND POWER OUTLETS WORKS BUT NO LIGHTS ,NO FRIDGE , NO RADIO, NO SUCTION KITCHEN
ANY TIP?
you may find some hints by looking at the fuse/circuit breaker panel and seeing if the functioning circuits are all on certain fuses/circuit breakers and the non functioning ones are on another. From your description, it doesn't sound like there is a break down between 110v AC and 12v DC. You could try reseting all the circuit breakers, Occasionally they will trip but don't look like they are tripped.
@@hesty32 thanks for the replay
cuando prendo el interruptor de las baterias todo se prende
cuando lo apago todo se corta,cuando prendo el generador nada mas trabaja el a/c y el microwave y todos los power outles pero no luces no radio y no fridge
y no carga mis baterias
Why is your VoltAlert indicating power on the neutral?
That is a great catch! I think it was just the proximity in the plug but you are right, it should not have had power on it.
05 pleasureway Lexor RD chevy 3500.
No house power w/ generator onan2800,except house battery power stuff.
I have shore power & house battery power.
w/ generator on measured Voltage erroneous readings no 120VAC on breakers or 12VDC on fuses.
shore power cords which I connected to coach 1st then to household
Outlet. Result 124VAC on all breakers from neutral bus bar to breakers lugs & from negative green& bare wire bus bar to lugs, to each fuse 13.4VDC.also the GFI circuit in bathroom came on w/ test lamp.
Additionally the air conditioner powered up so did microwave oven however no joy w/
Furnace still can’t hear blower or igniter.thremostate is getting 12VDC.
house battery a deep cycle group 27 12.9VDC starts generator.
Edit: when on shore power w/ AC on for about a minute I did hear the converters fan come on for maybe 2 minutes then off so I assume the convertors internal fuse is good?
The generators Onan 2800 fuel filter is jammed up on the breaker due to a fuel line to short.
I suspect w/ little vibration the generators breaker is turning off bc of fuel filter I think I’ve flipped it back up to on position & it’s turning itself off.
I’d like to extend this fuel line & move it off the switch, anyone know the size of this fuel lines inside diameter? attached image of where I think the fuel filter should be located.Thanks for advice it is much appreciated.
Well done. Thanks
How can i know if my converter is bad thank you
Really it’s just if you put power in and don’t get good power out. A multimeter should do the trick so you can check 12v on one side and 110 on the other
@@hestermannmotorwerks tanks a lot i appreciate it
Do you have to replace the whole box or can you just replace the pieces that are corroded? I be looking into that part cuz that's going to be a lot cheaper then replacing the whole box
Im sure you can replace the contacts and such that are corroded if you can find replacement parts OK. It probably is gonna depend on the brand and construction of your transfer switch. You may be able to fabricate some of the things yourself too.
@@hesty32 lol I love your optimism mine actually is the twist method which means it won't work without the whole box I plan on trying to up grade it and buying a system that doesn't use plastic because it degrades down really quickly when it comes to heat which is what electricity does
@@hesty32 I really miss the old ceramic conductors yeah they didn't protect from Air very well but they didn't break apart like all this plastic stuff does and it only lasts a couple of years and then air gets into it and it degrades down
Can I have issues with starting my generator if my transfer switch is out?
all the rigs I have worked on, the starter for the generator gets power from the engine battery. So I don't think the transfer switch can have any effect on the generator starting. More likely is there is an issue on the circuit providing power from the engine battery to the starter on the generator.
hesty32 possibly. This literally just started. The generator transfer switch stopped working several days ago and a couple days ago my generator won’t start. It even makes the lights go completely out after trying a couple times to turn it over. And it definitely acts like it’s not getting enough battery power to turn over. However, the engine starts right up and the battery is literally just barely a year old this month. 🤷🏼♀️
I will take a look at the circuit the battery cable runs to directly on its way to the generator. Is there a way to test that circuit in the circuit panel under the hood for dummies? It’s a 1994 fleetwood pace arrow. Any info/help would be much appreciated.
@@Stephrae70 the lights dimming when you start it is a classic symptom of low battery. Is it the coach lights that dim? If so, your generator is probably ties to the coach batteries not the engine battery. Some rigs will charge the coach batteries while the engine is running. Have you tried starting the generator while the engine is running? If the transfer switch is out, the coach batteries probably arent getting charged and that would make sense that the generator doesn't;t have enough juice to start. I recommend checking your coach batteries
hesty32 yes the way it is set up, the two coach batteries are tied into the main engine battery. I do start and run the engine for about 30 minutes every morning and evening to keep the coach batteries charged because I do not start my generator every day. But that makes sense now that you’re saying that. And yes I do start my engine to start my generator because it’s an Oman 7000 and it seems like it starts easier when I do that. It also looked like my coach batteries may have leaked some at some point recently. I will clean them up with some baking soda and make sure there’s enough distilled water and see if it makes a difference. Up until this last few days, everything has been running great. Sigh.
I do understand that the coach batteries being drained is because lack of charging due to the transfer switch and lack of charging from the generator. But I’ll clean the batteries regardless. They’re also only one year old.
Some transfer switch boxes have a RED wire what is that for
Is it on a 50 amp rig? They have 240 coming in so they are two ‘hot’ wires a black and a red
Ok i changed my pd switch but still only have power if I hold it down it keeps kicking out
Unfortunately that probably means you still have a fault ‘downstream’ . Possible that the incoming voltage is either low or high but more likely there is too much draw somewhere. Probably a short. Also a very slight chance that the new switch is bad. You could try turning everything off, flipping all the circuit breakers etc. Put power back on then turn things on one at a time to see what circuit is causing the problem.
Transfer switch not working
POV I’m here because my dad is mad because I messed up the ac
I can't get anyone nor any manufacture where to find a good quality Transfer Switch that will switch from shore power ..and/or solar ...and/or generator to supply power to a Class B+ RV and charge batteries ....yet its done everyday.
Im not a solar smart guy but my understanding is that the Solar power actually comes into your inverter. The inverter comes into the breaker box "downstream" from your transfer switch. Then from the inverter is part of your breaker panel. This allows you to select which circuits will run on the batteries. For example, you DON"T want the A/C circuit powered by inverter (or solar). But again, Im not a solar tech and recommend you find some other expertise to give you advise there