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RedRaider93 · 07-13-2015, 06:38 PM

I'm on a trip right now and plugged into good 50 amp power. Everything is working fine except every time the rear AC unit comes on, it trips the circuit breaker for that AC unit. The front two AC units are working fine.

Anybody ever have this issue, or any ideas how to troubleshoot it? I tried it on both shore power and the generator, and it trips either way.

Skip426 · 07-13-2015, 06:44 PM

Sounds like a warranty problem , particularly on both gen set and shore power. Start up load too high on that A/C unit's compressor.

Will it start if both other A/c units are off?

RedRaider93 · 07-13-2015, 06:58 PM

I'm trying it now with the other two turned off. So far it's running. I just spoke to Entegra after hours CS, and they said they would try to find a local service company to come here tomorrow to look at it. (We're at Disney World right now). I'll let you know how it turns out.

Deny · 07-13-2015, 07:05 PM

a new circuit breaker is pretty cheap-& easy to replace-I would try that. If you are out of warranty.

JoyalRV · 07-13-2015, 07:09 PM

If you are a bit handy and have the tools, you can check how much current the rear A/C draws when it's running, it will give you a good indication about where to start looking.

Rodneykrantz · 07-13-2015, 07:11 PM

Does it trip right away or does it run a while then trip?

450Donn · 07-13-2015, 07:19 PM

High current or a bad breaker. New breaker maybe 7 dollars and 15 minutes to install.

pallencollin · 07-13-2015, 07:56 PM

My front AC circuit breaker gripped continuously. Took coach to Beaver coach Sales and Service to diagnose problem. Entire unite was replaced under warranty.

Peter Collins
Woodland WA
2014 Anthem 42DEQ

fla tom · 07-13-2015, 08:19 PM

Check how hot the breaker and box is (Disney s box and breaker) we had a simalar issue (a few years ago in a different coach) at disney fortwildernes they (disney repair guy)said we were trying to use to much power, told them we had a pms made them change the breaker at the plug in and had no more problems. Two of yourmAC units are on one leg of 50 amp service the third ac is on the otber leg,a bad post breaker can cause the problem. Oh if you want to trade I will deal with your circuit breaker issue you deal with my no lunch doublemboomed schedule mthis week(a bad week at disney is better than a good week at work)

wa8yxm · 07-14-2015, 06:55 AM

Does it trip right away or does it run for a few minutes first?

REASON FOR ASKING:
Trips right away indicates a problem the A/C of the "needs professional level help" note: Many forum members are professional level help.. Myself included when I feel like getting that deep into it.

But if it takes a few mintues (I always like to care for the easy stuff first) it may just need cleaning.. Epically the condenser.

This is a rooftop job.. Remove covers (outer and inner) clean,,Replace coers.

YC1 · 07-14-2015, 07:13 AM

Enjoy your stay and be sure to see the Hoop-de-do Review right at the campground.

There should be plenty of mobile rv repair people available. Just ask at the check in counter.

nothermark · 07-14-2015, 07:24 AM

FWIW the first thing I would do is replace the breaker. You should have a spare on board anyway. Breakers are known for de-rating themselves with multiple trips.

AlKat · 07-17-2015, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fla tom

Check how hot the breaker and box is (Disney s box and breaker) we had a simalar issue (a few years ago in a different coach) at disney fortwildernes they (disney repair guy)said we were trying to use to much power, told them we had a pms made them change the breaker at the plug in and had no more problems. Two of yourmAC units are on one leg of 50 amp service the third ac is on the otber leg,a bad post breaker can cause the problem. Oh if you want to trade I will deal with your circuit breaker issue you deal with my no lunch doublemboomed schedule mthis week(a bad week at disney is better than a good week at work)

X2 on Tom's suggestion, we had the same problem a couple of years ago at a KOA in Alabama, they changed the 50 amp breaker and the problem was resolved. If you haven't had any trouble at your previous parks it's a good chance it's the 50 amp breaker on the park pedestal.

wa8yxm · 07-18-2015, 09:21 AM

Question: does it trip right away or does it take a few minuites:

Right away: Since you have a 2015 Find a dealer and let him fix it under warranty.

IN a few minutes: Pop the covers (Outer up on the roof and inner cover over condenser) inspect and clean if needed.. If that is not the problem see "Right Away".