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Thread: RV is shocking me!!
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11-12-2018, 05:10 PM #11
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There was another member that had a small electrical flash caused by the cord coming from the socket on the outside of the camper to the power distribution panel.
It was found that the cord was against the propane heater and melted the protective coating which caused a short and flash.
I would check this area and see if this may have occurred. Traveling it is possible for the wire to move around and maybe come to rest in an undesirable place.
Maybe , maybe not.
Brian
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11-12-2018, 05:13 PM #12
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11-12-2018, 05:17 PM #13
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The Hot/neutral reverse you are getting on the analyzer is pretty sure to to be the problem. You just need to figure out where the reverse is. If you have used this for 2 years you should have had this problem at campgrounds, you said it has happened twice but I don't notice where you say if it happened only at the home connection or at more than 1 location. If only at the home location I would first check the home 50A outlet.
If you have anelectrician coming he will probably be able to track it down rather quickly as a hot/neutral reverse is pretty easy to test.2022 Reflection150 226RK
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11-12-2018, 05:31 PM #14
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yes I have watched that video.
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11-12-2018, 05:38 PM #15
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Doug - twice over the past week and in my driveway both time.
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11-12-2018, 08:59 PM #16
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If you have pets (dogs), it can kill them. More than one person has lost their dog because the dog jumps up on the steps and gets the 110v through their paws.....basically, electrocuting them. Some of those little critters can't handle the shock that we can handle.
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11-13-2018, 07:03 PM #17
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I'll guess you just noticed this because it's raining and because the ground was/is wet which provided a good ground conductor when you touched the hot skin on your camper.
I think you have a 'bootleg' ground at home (also called "Reverse Polarity Bootleg Ground". Because multiple cords produce the same effect the trouble is likely in your home. Try using a neighbors electric socket. Testers don't find this condition. A power protection device from EMS doesn't even find this. I think about the only thing that does is a non-contacted tester against a good ground point on your RV. Here is a link: Reverse Polarity Bootleg GroundLarry KE4DMG
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11-16-2018, 12:42 PM #18
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Hey guys, here is what the problem was .....
At the Texas rally on 10/27 I had a bedroom outlet replaced by one of the GD techs ...... problem is the ground wire was not properly trimmed and was wrapped around and touching the hot conductor/terminal. I had an electrician repair this outlet and the problem was resolved.
It took us a few hours to find the problem because I never imagined it to be the replaced outlet.
Thanks everyone for the concern and tips!!Terry and Eileen
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11-16-2018, 01:08 PM #19
I really appreciate your reporting of the cause and repair. We need to keep this one in our collective memories in case it ever happens again.
Jim
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11-16-2018, 02:36 PM #20
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