R-pod Owners Forum : Electrical outlets not working http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Electrical outlets not working Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 20:18:21 +0000 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:51:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11990 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Electrical outlets not working : Thanks everyone... I am so glad... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113602#113602 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 8:51pm

Thanks everyone... I am so glad I found this site!]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:51:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113602#113602 Electrical outlets not working : Originally posted by mcarterI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113596#113596 Author: wooleeman
Subject: 11990
Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 7:10pm

Originally posted by mcarter

I have a 7 way connector holder mounted to trailer frame that holds the connector, connection face down, no water gets in it.

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]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:10:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113596#113596 Electrical outlets not working : I have a 7 way connector holder... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113576#113576 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11990
Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 3:15pm

I have a 7 way connector holder mounted to trailer frame that holds the connector, connection face down, no water gets in it.]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:15:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113576#113576 Electrical outlets not working : Originally posted by TheBumWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113575#113575 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11990
Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 2:59pm

Originally posted by TheBum

We tuck ours under the propane tank cover to keep it dry. We have one of the hard-sided covers.
I also squirt some DC4 into electric connectors to keep water out. DC4 does not affect how electrical connections are made, but it does attract dust. I just wipe the dust off before I make a connection.
]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:59:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113575#113575 Electrical outlets not working : That’s a good idea! We checked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113565#113565 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 12:19pm

That’s a good idea! We checked and it was wet, so we will be sure to put it there to keep it dry. Thanks!]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:19:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113565#113565 Electrical outlets not working : We tuck ours under the propane... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113563#113563 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11990
Posted: 13 Aug 2018 at 11:45am

We tuck ours under the propane tank cover to keep it dry. We have one of the hard-sided covers.]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:45:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113563#113563 Electrical outlets not working : Originally posted by JAKLEMOThat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113483#113483 Author: furpod
Subject: 11990
Posted: 12 Aug 2018 at 7:16am

Originally posted by JAKLEMO

That could explain it because it has been raining most of the day. Thanks! Should we do anything about it?


Dry it out, water leads to corrosion. When not attached to the vehicle, make sure it's pointed down and not in contact with the ground. That's about it.
]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2018 07:16:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113483#113483 Electrical outlets not working : That could explain it because... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113480#113480 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 11:02pm

That could explain it because it has been raining most of the day. Thanks! Should we do anything about it?]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2018 23:02:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113480#113480 Electrical outlets not working : Originally posted by JAKLEMOThanks... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113477#113477 Author: furpod
Subject: 11990
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 9:52pm

Originally posted by JAKLEMO

Thanks everyone! Now can someone tell me why there is one tail light lit on my trailer and nothing else? LOL! We are not hooked to the truck.


Because your 7-way connector is wet.
]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:52:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113477#113477 Electrical outlets not working : Thanks everyone! Now can someone... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113474#113474 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 8:12pm

Thanks everyone! Now can someone tell me why there is one tail light lit on my trailer and nothing else? LOL! We are not hooked to the truck.]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:12:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113474#113474 Electrical outlets not working : And if the GFCI's are tripping... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113137#113137 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 2:06pm

And if the GFCI's are tripping repeatedly, this is something you should have your dealer or an electrician check because either you have a ground fault, and/or defective GFCI's, likely the former.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:06:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113137#113137 Electrical outlets not working : Originally posted by JAKLEMOWould... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113136#113136 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:56pm

Originally posted by JAKLEMO

Would it affect all the outlets in the trailer if the gfci is tripped?
Yes. Check the GFCI. Happened to us at least once.
]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:56:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113136#113136 Electrical outlets not working : Would it affect all the outlets... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113133#113133 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:45pm

Would it affect all the outlets in the trailer if the gfci is tripped?]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:45:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113133#113133 Electrical outlets not working : Check the status of the Ground... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113132#113132 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:30pm

Check the status of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This will be an outlet with two buttons on it. If it is tripped it may affect all the other outlets. Wiring of the RPODs is very inconsistent. Sometimes all outlets are wired through a single GFCI outlet.

Forest River's Motto: Let no two Pods be built the same.
]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:30:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113132#113132 Electrical outlets not working : I'm surprised nobody has... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113131#113131 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:26pm

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the GFCI yet. It may need to be reset.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:26:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113131#113131 Electrical outlets not working : There was nothing else running... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113130#113130 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:22pm

There was nothing else running off of the generator, and none of the electrical outlets were working. But I will try the above mentioned things in a bit. We are not at the trailer right this second. ]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:22:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113130#113130 Electrical outlets not working : Breakers are on. Will check the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113129#113129 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:20pm

Breakers are on. Will check the inner panel in a bit. Will switch the refrigerator to gas too. Thanks. I’ll let you know what happens.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:20:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113129#113129 Electrical outlets not working : It the breakers are "on",... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113127#113127 Author: Larry-D
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:53am

It the breakers are "on", remove the inner panel and make sure the electrical connection of the wire to the breaker(s) is tight.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:53:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113127#113127 Electrical outlets not working : I have a 2018 189. Check these... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113126#113126 Author: ZuBrew
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:35am

I have a 2018 189.  Check these breakers inside the converter to make sure all are on.


]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:35:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113126#113126 Electrical outlets not working : What is the status of your ac... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113125#113125 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:21am

What is the status of your ac breakers?  What is the capacity of your generator?  Are you trying to run a bunch of ac appliances while the ac is turned on?  It is not likely your fridge is running on battery if you have the generator turned on.  If it's running on battery, your batteries are going to be discharging pretty deeply and very fast.  Better to turn your fridge to gas.  


]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:21:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113125#113125 Electrical outlets not working : We are out camping in our 2018... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113124#113124 Author: JAKLEMO
Subject: 11990
Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:15am

We are out camping in our 2018 our pod 189. We have a generator going and the microwave is working the refrigerator is running on battery the water pump and water heater are both working however none of my electrical outlets are working. I can turn on the air conditioner and within a matter of a minute the generator dies. I am assuming the generator is not powerful enough to run the air conditioner. Why are my electrical outlets not working though? ]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:15:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11990&PID=113124#113124