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calsteve · 06-25-2021, 07:59 PM

Hi,
Have a 2017 36CK2.
I have power when using the generator. I have power to the fridge when using the invertor in the battery compartment.
I have no power to anything AC when using shore power.
Any ideas?

**hamm2018** · 06-25-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by calsteve

Hi,
Have a 2017 36CK2.
I have power when using the generator. I have power to the fridge when using the invertor in the battery compartment.
I have no power to any AC when using shore power.
Any ideas?

If you have a multimeter start at the power post and make sure you have power there. Then start working your way back to the transfer switch. If you have a power cord reel it could be an issue in there with the connections from the cord to the reel then to the wiring to the transfer switch. Plus it could be the transfer switch is bad. But you need to start power pole and make sure there is power there.
I would lean toward the transfer switch as being an issue.

calsteve · 06-25-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hamm2018

If you have a multimeter start at the power post and make sure you have power there. Then start working your way back to the transfer switch. If you have a power cord reel it could be an issue in there with the connections from the cord to the reel then to the wiring to the transfer switch. Plus it could be the transfer switch is bad. But you need to start power pole and make sure there is power there.
I would lean toward the transfer switch as being an issue.

Thanks for the idea. I have a 50 amp cord without a reel. I have power all the way to the RV.
Do you know where the transfer switch is located?
Thanks,

**hamm2018** · 06-25-2021, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by calsteve

Thanks for the idea. I have a 50 amp cord without a reel. I have power all the way to the RV.
Do you know where the transfer switch is located?
Thanks,

On our Road Warrior it is behind the basement wall. I had to take the rear wall down. Our transfer switch is about 6"x10"x4"deep. I had to replace it in January 2020 it was around $250 for it.
Once you open it up LOOK to see if you can notice anything wrong. Before you start checking connections in there make sure you kill all the incoming power.

Old-Biscuit · 06-25-2021, 08:38 PM

Look inside basement compartment...follow wiring from shore power connection and generator wiring to Transfer Switch Box

calsteve · 06-26-2021, 12:44 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions.
I found the transfer switch in the front cargo bay on the back wall.
Found a tech to speak with at Camping World. Suggested that maybe a relay was stuck. Unplug and run the generator. Turn off the generator and plug back in. It worked.
On my way tomorrow to 100+ temps and happy to have AC.

wolfe10 · 06-26-2021, 12:48 PM

With points sticking in an ATS, often a short-term "fix" is a light, sharp rap on the outside of the box with something like the plastic handle of a screwdriver. Short term only.

Not difficult to replace if you have even a basic working knowledge of 120/240 VAC and basic hand tools.

With shore power unplugged, generator off, inverter off, you might remove the lid of the ATS and verify that all connections are clean, tight and not burned. This is actually, the very first thing I would do.