water pump fuse keeps blowing

[ldsord]

Whenever I stop driving and switch to battery power or plug into power or start the gen(I don't know which)my water pump 12v fuse blows and sometimes my water heater fuse when I turn it on.I've temporarily connected the pump to my bin lites to keep the wife travelin,could sure use some help.thanks ,Larry

[GaryKD]

Hi ldsord,
I do not know the Discovery coach. However, if a fuse blows, it is either a short to ground or too much power is being drawn through the fuse. Either way, you'll need to get your meter out and start determining if there is a short to ground. That's where I would start.

Also, consider asking the Fleetwood Owners' forum this question. The solution may be unique to the Fleetwood Discovery.

[ldsord]

Thanks Gary,I don't know how to operate a meter but I will go to the Fleetwood forum.Larry

[ldsord]

Is there a way to transfer this thread to the Fleetwood forum?Larry

[hamguy]

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Originally Posted by ldsord Thanks Gary,I don't know how to operate a meter but I will go to the Fleetwood forum.Larry

IIRC, Radio Shack used to sell a small manual describing the use of VOM/VTVM (VoltOhmMeter and VacuumTubeVoltMeter). Good primer for any RVer