R-pod Owners Forum : Ac connect pops house GFI http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Ac connect pops house GFI Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:53:03 +0000 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:12:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15177 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Ac connect pops house GFI : +1 to OG post about anode. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147303#147303 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15177
Posted: 14 Mar 2022 at 6:12am

+1 to OG post about anode.]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:12:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147303#147303 Ac connect pops house GFI : Replacing the water heater anode... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147302#147302 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15177
Posted: 14 Mar 2022 at 6:01am

Replacing the water heater anode won't fix a ground fault problem. You need a new heating element. ]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:01:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147302#147302 Ac connect pops house GFI : Good chance the outside 120 volt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147292#147292 Author: gasmanIII
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 4:20pm

Good chance the outside 120 volt outlet has water or is damp. GFI circuits are very touchy around dampness or water. good luck.
gasman
 


  
]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:20:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147292#147292 Ac connect pops house GFI : Another suggestion based on experience.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147291#147291 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 3:34pm

Another suggestion based on experience.  Some use the breaker as a switch for the AC function of the water heater.  It works, but is easy to forget or accidentally flip since it's hard to see down low.  The switch on the water heater is a pain in the backside to use and is also easy to fix.  On our 172, I added a third switch under the seat where the water heater was located with a little protector covering the switch lever to avoid accidental bumping.  It was much easier to use and less likely forgotten.  Our Sonoma has this same 3rd switch in the main control panel by the front door with a handy dandy light to make it failsafe except for absent minded geezers like me.]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:34:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147291#147291 Ac connect pops house GFI : Problem solved. It was the water... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147290#147290 Author: Jackash
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 3:25pm

Problem solved.  It was the water heater.  Had al older RPod 179 I didn’t have to worry about this with, but Keep forgetting to flip the switch to off on the water heater when I drain/winterize.   New anode on order.  Once I turn that switch off, all else works fine.  Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.  ]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:25:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147290#147290 Ac connect pops house GFI : Plug the cord to the house receptacle... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147288#147288 Author: offgrid
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 2:30pm

Plug the cord to the house receptacle but don't connect it to the rpod. Does the gfci trip? If so it's either the cord itself or the GFCI. Try a different cord to determine which. If the GFCI doesn't trip then shut off all the rpod breakers and connect the cord to the rpod. Start closing breakers one at a time to determine which circuit has the ground fault. ]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:30:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147288#147288 Ac connect pops house GFI : Our 172 was plugged into a 20A... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147287#147287 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 12:27pm

Our 172 was plugged into a 20A GFI protected circuit for all the years we had it.  I had two problems with it on that circuit.  One was when I first got the trailer and had the GFI pop when the water heater was turned on via AC.  I replaced the heat element and the problem went away for a while.  Then the GFI started popping again when I tried to run the AC.  I fond the GFI popping with practically any load, and ended up replacing it.  The problem with the GFI went away.

I suspect the problem with the water heater involved a probable ground fault related to the burned up element [it didn't happen if the water heater had no AC] and was fixed with the new element.  The second time around, I think it was just a worn out GFI.
]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:27:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147287#147287 Ac connect pops house GFI : Would like to ask a question and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147285#147285 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 12:11pm

Would like to ask a question and a quick answer will surfice because I dont want to hijack the topic.  Jackash says he plugged into a 20amp ckt.   My 172 was on a 20amp ckt. ( getting ready for a trip)  HW was off, all ALt Current was off except for AC unit and if any thing, I mean anything,  was plugged into that ckt, the house breaker would trip.  I had to run a separate 30amp line to the garage.  Is Jackash trying to overload the 20? 
Will Butt out now, Good Luck Jackash.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:11:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147285#147285 Ac connect pops house GFI : +1 to checking the switch, but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147282#147282 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 11:26am

+1 to checking the switch, but be sure to check the breaker for the water heater as well.  There might even be a 3rd switch in the circuit.  It's all a process of elimination.  ]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:26:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147282#147282 Ac connect pops house GFI : Check the electric switch on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147280#147280 Author: Winterpod
Subject: 15177
Posted: 13 Mar 2022 at 9:54am

Check the electric switch on the hot water heater. If it is on and there is no water in the heater, the element is fried and that will trip your breaker. I know that from experience.
Good luck ,hope you solve the problem
]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 09:54:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147280#147280 Ac connect pops house GFI : Great idea. Will do. Thx. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147278#147278 Author: Jackash
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 10:30pm

Great idea.  Will do. Thx. ]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 22:30:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147278#147278 Ac connect pops house GFI : To be clear, your house circuit... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147277#147277 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 10:11pm

To be clear, your house circuit is what's popping, not the Pod GFI?  I just replaced a GFI breaker in my home circuit panel and it did, indeed, fix the problem of the breaker tripping every time someone looked at it funny.  They can go bad in various ways, but I think it might be worth trying the trailer on another house circuit.  The first assumption when a GFI breaker trips should be that you have a ground fault somewhere, not that you have a bad breaker.

Maybe turn off all of the circuits in the Pod, try again, and if it doesn't trip, turn on the Pod breakers one at a time.

TT
]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147277#147277 Ac connect pops house GFI : And that GFI outlet works fine... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147276#147276 Author: Jackash
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 9:16pm

And that GFI outlet works fine for power tools, leaf blower, etc.  just not the draw of he trailer (with nothing on). As soon as I plug the trailer in (with nothing turned on) it pops.  ]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:16:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147276#147276 Ac connect pops house GFI : Only thing that niggles my brain... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147275#147275 Author: Jackash
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 9:15pm

Only thing that niggles my brain a bit is that it worked in that same outlet last year.  gFIs do fail/wear out over time, I guess. ]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:15:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147275#147275 Ac connect pops house GFI : +1 to lostagain. Most likely you... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147274#147274 Author: jato
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 9:02pm

+1 to lostagain.  Most likely you will pop the breaker regardless of what outlet from the house you plug into.  GFI is kaput.  Others on this forum have encountered the same as you, replacing the GFI will be a quick and simple remedy.
]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:02:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147274#147274 Ac connect pops house GFI : Thanks. Cheap option. I will try... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147273#147273 Author: Jackash
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 8:15pm

Thanks. Cheap option. I will try that, or maybe try plugging it into a Different house outlet and see what happens?]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:15:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147273#147273 Ac connect pops house GFI : I had that problem and ended up... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147272#147272 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 8:00pm

I had that problem and ended up replacing the GFI.  Problem solved. ]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:00:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147272#147272 Ac connect pops house GFI : Have a R195, only a year old.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15177&PID=147270#147270 Author: Jackash
Subject: 15177
Posted: 12 Mar 2022 at 6:53pm

Have a R195, only a year old.  Opening it up from winter (not that there is much here in N California).  Charged batteries.  Trailer works fine off of battery power.  When I plug it into the house to run off ac (standard 110v/20a circuit with GFI) the GFI breaker pops off.  Didn’t do that last winter.  Stil under warranty but the dealer is an hour and a half away in Stockton.  Any suggestions for things to try/check before I drag it down there?

Thx in advance for any suggestions.  
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