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Old 09-08-2012, 07:19 PM   #1
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1988 fleetwood limited converter problems

I just bought this motorhome Iam brand new to this. I have the power cord pluged in to shore power getting 240 AC volts to my power converter but I have no power in motorhome. When I turn breaker on at converter it hums loudly for 1-4 sec then cuts off by tripping the breaker any ideas on what to do. Thanks for helping
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Old 09-08-2012, 07:22 PM   #2
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240v is the problem
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Old 09-08-2012, 08:38 PM   #3
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Sounds like you plugged into a 30amp receptacle for something like a home clothes dryer. If the circuits in your rig hadn't tripped you could have fried many things .... you'll need to look for any damage regardless. And if you haven't already done so, unplug your rig from that receptacle now!

Sounds like right now you don't have access to a 30amp receptacle wired for an RV. So go buy an adapter that will let you plug your RV's power cord into a standard residential power outlet. The adapter costs just a few bucks, and is available at any camping or outdoor supply store. Might also be available in Walmart.

If you're new to RVs you might want to invest in a book for new RVers. Read your RV's manuals and papers if you have them, too. This forum has lots of info as well.

Congratulations on your Fleetwood! :-)
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Old 09-09-2012, 05:27 AM   #4
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Sounds like another dryer plug smoke test

No 240V on a 3 prong plug period !!!! 120 @ 30 amps only
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Old 09-09-2012, 11:24 AM   #5
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Thanks for help I have power now. Air condition units work after rewiring rotary selector switch. The refrigerator has 120V at plug but doesn't work. The lights on front control panel work. It also auto selects gas or electric shows electric but never cools. The motorhome had this problem before I bought it. Any ideas Refridge is a dometic brand.
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I just bought this motorhome Iam brand new to this. I have the power cord pluged in to shore power getting 240 AC volts to my power converter but I have no power in motorhome. When I turn breaker on at converter it hums loudly for 1-4 sec then cuts off by tripping the breaker any ideas on what to do. Thanks for helping

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