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03-31-2010, 02:10 AM
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GFI problem, won't reset
I have a GFI outlet by sink that won't reset. I have replaced it, when that didn't work I replaced the breaker. Then the outlets worked but only until I turned on the gen. Now the breaker isn't popped and I can't reset the GFI. Any suggestions? This is in a 2005 Fleetwood Discovery. This problem affects the outlet in by the sink in bedroom, outlet in bay below bedroom and the central vac.
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03-31-2010, 03:51 AM
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Do you have power to the outlet? A GFCI won't reset unless power is present at the outlet.
Here is a link to a GFCI troubleshhooting guide
Can't Reset a GFCI Outlet?
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03-31-2010, 06:30 AM
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I had a gfi that would trip. Found the feed wire for the slide would pinch when slid in.Since it only fed the receptical under table which we didn.t use I disconnected the wire .That way everything else is working.
BOB
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03-31-2010, 06:54 AM
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Just a word of caution, some GFI outlets, not breakers, are required to be "matched" to the type of inverter/converter being used in the coach. There should be documentation as to what type of GFI outlets will work with your inverter. Otherwise, just do a Google to find out more information. I have read this on various forums that I belong to.
This caution does not pertain to GFI breakers. Totally different animal. My coach does not use GFI outlets so I don't have to worry about matching them.
Dr4Film ----- Richard.
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03-31-2010, 07:02 AM
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Make sure all the lugs in the breaker panel box are tight. Pay especially close attention to the grounds.
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03-02-2011, 11:14 PM
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This GFI outlet only works now when the gen set is running or I'm hooked into shore power. It has no power while just using the inverter/batteries, is this normal?
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03-02-2011, 11:44 PM
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The inverter may not connect to that circuit.
Mike
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03-03-2011, 06:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xqwzit
This GFI outlet only works now when the gen set is running or I'm hooked into shore power. It has no power while just using the inverter/batteries, is this normal?
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Yes, most inverters only connect to "the more important" (my terminology) circuits.
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03-03-2011, 01:04 PM
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Your situation is identical to the one I experienced some time after purchasing our Fleetwood Revolution DP. Like you, I even replaced one of the GFI outlets. I then discovered that only so many outlets are powered by the inverter.....it is intentionaly designed that way so that the house batteries don't discharge too rapidly by powering unnecessary appliances, lights, etc. while on inverter power. My owner's manual makes a very vague reference to this situation. It just seems that this is someting some of us that buy resale units have to "discover" for ourselves. Sigh. I do read about this frequently on this forum. Glad to hear you sorted it out. And now you have a new GFI to boot....just like me! Take care!!
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03-04-2011, 10:27 PM
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Thanks everyone for the great input.
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03-05-2011, 06:27 AM
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One other thought that I did not see mentioned. Often this can be caused by one of the down stream outlets having moisture in them (usually one of the outlets in the 'outside' compartments). Might want to remove the covers and make sure that they are dry inside if the problem persists.
Bob
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03-05-2011, 10:02 AM
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To get a GFCI to reset three things have to be present.
One, of course, is a push on the reset button (But you knew that)
The second is power TO the back of the outlet.. No power, no reset
The third is removal of the problem.
In many coaches that outlet will daisy chain to the patio outlet and water can get inside the patio outlet and short it out, tripping the GFCI.
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