Refigerator & outlet woes - R-pod Owners Forum

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Vann

Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

I agree with checking the GFI outlet to see if the GFI tripped. But it may also be a problem with the wire to the GFI outlet. My R-Pod 171 brand new had a loose wire at the GFI. That would cause all the other downstream outlets and fridge AC power to be off.

Steve & Elaine
2021 R-pod
2023 VW Atlas Cross Sport

We had been camping for 3 days hooked up to shore power. Everything was working fine. After reaching for a cold one and closing the door, the refrigerator status bar lit up with the “electrical plug” light and the “fault” light blinking, and a beeping signal. I opened and closed the door a few times to no effect. Turned the breaker off/on, turned the shore power box off/on, no effect. Couldn’t solve it so switched to LP and refrigerator worked fine. (also tested on the battery mode, it worked fine)

Later noticed that none of the four electrical outlets worked. When removing the fuses one by one, none were blown, but on 3 of them a red light lit up on the circuit board next to the pulled fuse. (fuses #2, 3, 6)

I have limited knowledge of electrical systems, so before I take the rig to a service center, any advice or things to try/test would be helpful.
Attached are various photos; and below are some specs.
2014 Forest River R-Pod #178 Hood River edition
Dometic refrigerator model RM 8501

WFCO electrical box, model WF-8955PEC

2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander

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	Mistakes are learning tools. The only people who don't make mistakes are people that do nothing. you are not an idiot-just another rv owner learning about their rig Vann
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	I am an idiot!!! Per the posted responses from "winter pod" and "Rpod-Couplr" I located the GFCI outlet near the floor next to the refrigerator, pressed the reset, and refrigerator is working again. My head is down with my tail between my legs. Once again the forum comes through. Thank you all!
	2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod" following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander

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	I agree with checking the GFI outlet to see if the GFI tripped. But it may also be a problem with the wire to the GFI outlet. My R-Pod 171 brand new had a loose wire at the GFI. That would cause all the other downstream outlets and fridge AC power to be off.
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	Check the GFI OUTLET
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Jenga Jack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Location: Southern Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 63	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jenga Jack Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 2024 at 2:24pm
	We had been camping for 3 days hooked up to shore power. Everything was working fine. After reaching for a cold one and closing the door, the refrigerator status bar lit up with the “electrical plug” light and the “fault” light blinking, and a beeping signal. I opened and closed the door a few times to no effect. Turned the breaker off/on, turned the shore power box off/on, no effect. Couldn’t solve it so switched to LP and refrigerator worked fine. (also tested on the battery mode, it worked fine) Later noticed that none of the four electrical outlets worked. When removing the fuses one by one, none were blown, but on 3 of them a red light lit up on the circuit board next to the pulled fuse. (fuses #2, 3, 6) I have limited knowledge of electrical systems, so before I take the rig to a service center, any advice or things to try/test would be helpful. Attached are various photos; and below are some specs. 2014 Forest River R-Pod #178 Hood River edition Dometic refrigerator model RM 8501 WFCO electrical box, model WF-8955PEC
	2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod" following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander