R-pod Owners Forum : GFI house breaker https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : GFI house breaker Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:46:15 +0000 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:09:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7663 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ GFI house breaker : thanks for all of the tips from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72317#72317 Author: mesamie
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Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 3:09pm

thanks for all of the tips from everyone !!]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:09:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72317#72317 GFI house breaker : no, it was the little black triangular... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72316#72316 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 3:07pm

no, it was the little black triangular that the dealership thru in...now I know why !!

Ran up to Camping World and got a circular one..who knows what the difference is.
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:07:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72316#72316 GFI house breaker : Originally posted by mesamieseems,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72301#72301 Author: furpod
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 12:35pm

Originally posted by mesamie

seems, so far, the culprit is the $2 adapter !! Swapped it out, no trip. Turned on electric Fridg., no trip


Good. was it the little yellow puck style? we have seen issues with them..
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:35:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72301#72301 GFI house breaker : seems, so far, the culprit is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72293#72293 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 12:02pm

seems, so far, the culprit is the $2 adapter !! Swapped it out, no trip. Turned on electric Fridg., no trip]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:02:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72293#72293 GFI house breaker : I would check the duplex outlet... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72288#72288 Author: JandL
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Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:54am

I would check the duplex outlet on the exterior of the trailer and make sure it doesn't have mosture in it. Also in my trailer the cabinet under the sink has 2 electrical connectors. They are flat plugs. You should check and make sure they are dry and clean]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:54:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72288#72288 GFI house breaker : Originally posted by techntrek Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72281#72281 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:12am

Originally posted by techntrek

Originally posted by Retroactive

Yes. Any hardware store should have them. Just make sure to find at least a 20amp rated one, since that is what the RV shore power adapter is rated for.

The shore power plug is rated for 30 amps.  If the current circuit breaker is rated for 15 amps, stick with a 15 amp outlet.

Good point, I didn't think about the house circuit breaker rating.
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:12:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72281#72281 GFI house breaker : Have you checked to make sure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72280#72280 Author: Retroactive
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Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 10:09am

Have you checked to make sure you do not have any wiring issues in your house? I have owned a few houses that have had some previous remodeling, that there were mistakes in the wiring which were not obvious - until weird things like plugging in a satellite receiver for the TV.  The older the house, the weirder it can get. A nice thing to have handy is a an outlet circuit tester:

http://www.amazon.com/Amprobe-ST-102B-Socket-Tester-GFCI/dp/B008E07HM2/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1459346862&sr=1-3&keywords=outlet+circuit+tester
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:09:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72280#72280 GFI house breaker : were any of those outlets not... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72275#72275 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 9:42am

were any of those outlets not the actual GFCI breaker outlet, even though tripping a GFI ? and if so did replacing it solve the problem ? I replaced the GFCI outlet but did the same thing when plugged into an outlet on the same circuit. ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:42:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72275#72275 GFI house breaker : Mine has done the same thing.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72274#72274 Author: unlblkrubi
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 9:37am

Mine has done the same thing. Been using the same outlet on the house for 5 years and this year it started tripping the GFI. Did all the turning off breakers in the Pod, unplugging frig and microwave. The breaker it was tripping was the TV/battery charger one. Replaced the GFI on the house and back to working. On the same note and on a separate circuit in the house my wife's cell phone started tripping a GFI every time she plugged it in to be charged and I replaced it also. ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:37:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72274#72274 GFI house breaker : thanks, I am going to try this... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72270#72270 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 8:19am

thanks, I am going to try this today.
I didn't mention this before, don't know if it matters...I am actually plugging the Pod into a "regular" outlet, but a GFCI breaker on the same circuit trips.
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:19:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72270#72270 GFI house breaker : The things that can cause a GFCI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72233#72233 Author: JandL
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 8:09pm

The things that can cause a GFCI to trip
Ground current is flowing
Neutral is grounded on load side of GFCI
Open neutral is present on the line side of the GFCI
Load neutral is not connected to correct terminals
Ground current exceeding 6 mA
You might also want to check your electrical heating element in the water heater. You can flip all the breakers off in the power panel and then turn them on one at a time and see what area is causing it to trip
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:09:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72233#72233 GFI house breaker : First unplug the fridge (from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72230#72230 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 7:57pm

First unplug the fridge (from the outside access panel), it may be the culprit.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:57:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72230#72230 GFI house breaker : Originally posted by RetroactiveYes.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72229#72229 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 7:52pm

Originally posted by Retroactive

Yes. Any hardware store should have them. Just make sure to find at least a 20amp rated one, since that is what the RV shore power adapter is rated for.

The shore power plug is rated for 30 amps.  If the current circuit breaker is rated for 15 amps, stick with a 15 amp outlet.
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:52:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72229#72229 GFI house breaker : luckily a cheap try, but it is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72204#72204 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 1:47pm

luckily a cheap try, but it is NOT the GFCI breaker. It popped the new one immediately.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:47:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72204#72204 GFI house breaker : what is the power pedestal, the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72203#72203 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 1:45pm

what is the power pedestal, the battery ground ?]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:45:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72203#72203 GFI house breaker : Check the ground at your pedestal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72201#72201 Author: JohnBG
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 1:37pm

Check the ground at your pedestal or power connection.   If you have a surge suppressor with the ground indicator lights, this will help.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:37:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72201#72201 GFI house breaker : the power cord that came with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72183#72183 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 11:11am

the power cord that came with the Pod and the small adaptor straight to the outlet, no extension cords]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:11:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72183#72183 GFI house breaker : How are you plugging in? are you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72182#72182 Author: furpod
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:55am

How are you plugging in? are you using just the adapter puck on the 30A shore power cord, or are you using a standard extension cord also?

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:55:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72182#72182 GFI house breaker : If you replace the GFCI make sure... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72181#72181 Author: JandL
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:55am

If you replace the GFCI make sure it's a Spec or Contractor grade and Weather Resistant. My personal preference is to try find one that does not have the Tamper Resistant option. Most outlets come with the Tamper Resistant due to changes in the NEC. ]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:55:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72181#72181 GFI house breaker : thanks so much, off to the hardware... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72179#72179 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:48am

thanks so much, off to the hardware store...wish me luck !!]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:48:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72179#72179 GFI house breaker : Only if the different outlet is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72178#72178 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:47am

Only if the different outlet is a GFCI too. Otherwise you will not have an "apples to apples comparison".]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:47:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72178#72178 GFI house breaker : wonderful. I don't think... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72177#72177 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:44am

wonderful. I don't think it will reach, but should I try a different house outlet to see if it pops that ?]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:44:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72177#72177 GFI house breaker : Yes. Any hardware store should... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72175#72175 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:41am

Yes. Any hardware store should have them. Just make sure to find at least a 20amp rated one, since that is what the RV shore power adapter is rated for.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:41:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72175#72175 GFI house breaker : can I purchase these at Lowes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72174#72174 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:38am

can I purchase these at Lowes ?]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:38:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72174#72174 GFI house breaker : As Furpod said the GFCI have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72173#72173 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:36am

As Furpod said the GFCI have a limited lifespan, I have run into some weird cases. In my master bath I had one that only had and electric toothbrush plugged in, and if I plugged in a 3w nightlight in it the GFCI tripped (whaaa???). If you are handy with house electrical, I would replace that before troubleshooting the Rpod (takes 15 minutes and costs ~$10). Then you can also upgrade to a 20amp GFCI, you might have a 15amp at your house - since that is the cheaper "contractor grade" used in most construction.]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:36:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72173#72173 GFI house breaker : If it doesn't have an issue... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72172#72172 Author: furpod
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:23am

If it doesn't have an issue elsewhere, then the issue is probably with the house GFCI. They do malfunction/get weak.

The battery is on the 12v side and other then being charged by the converter, has nothing to do with AC side.
]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:23:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72172#72172 GFI house breaker : After de-winterizing, and reconnecting... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7663&PID=72168#72168 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7663
Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 10:17am

After de-winterizing, and reconnecting the battery, when plugged into the house power, the POD trips the GFI breaker. It did not do this last year. NOTHING is even on in the R-pod. We took it camping and on power at the state park, all was well.
Could I have connected the battery incorrectly, ie. ground wire, or do I have an adapter problem....or something more serious ?
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