Troubleshooting a Travel Trailer with a 12 Volt Circuit Short

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @highfeather1
    @highfeather1 10 месяцев назад +11

    Oh. My. GAWD! I ultimately could not care less that you couldn't wrap it up with the smoking gun at the end. You just saved me a ton of either time or money by showing me how to do this for my RV. This is so, so helpful. On the day when you read my comment, I hope you will go to bed that night feeling good that you saved some dude you don't know a whole lot of frustration.

  • @herbdecker2314
    @herbdecker2314 Год назад +3

    When you view this you are seeing an honest man that did not make up a story at the end. Refreshing.

  • @SpeedyCotton55
    @SpeedyCotton55 4 года назад +18

    The real value was seeing an honorable person that did not try to bs me. Great video.

  • @richardroy6497
    @richardroy6497 Год назад +5

    Excellent lesson tracking a dead short.
    I’ve had similar electrical mysteries so great to see an expert’s approach.
    Always learn and enjoy your presentations

  • @highfeather1
    @highfeather1 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks! You just saved me an infinite amount of frustration and time!

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  10 месяцев назад

      Great to hear!

  • @charlesyoungblood7561
    @charlesyoungblood7561 9 месяцев назад +2

    Electrical problems are so fickle especially DC. Absolutely great job of explaining everything and your thought process.

  • @hillbillyrv
    @hillbillyrv 5 лет назад +6

    Great video Darren. Very good diagnosis. Sometimes we fix stuff by mistake. Gotta love RVs

  • @CaliforniaTravelVideos
    @CaliforniaTravelVideos 2 года назад +2

    Many thanks for the excellent narrative while you were "on the hunt." In the back of my mind when you isolated the problem to the black "Center" circuit wire, I was already worried you might face a "CCWT" (Came Clear While Testing) resolution - bummer! As it turns out on RVs, sadly the installers hurriedly (and sometimes sloppily) rush through installing screws that "nick" into the insulation of a hot wire. And sure enough, over the years these time bombs that were sleeping in wait, eventually wiggle around enough that the screw finally pierces the insulation and shorts the voltage to ground.
    While closing out the trouble ticked and heading home seems reasonable, yet when we're soooo close, ideally we would want to spend a bit more time to try to isolate and resolve the problem. Here could hook up the beeper individually to each of the black wires at the acorn connector and pull/push/jiggle the wires while listening for an intermittent/momentary beep. Perhaps the short was a wood or sheet metal screw at a junction or switch box, etc. On my Fleetwood when replacing the microwave oven, I was shocked to find dozens of sharp metal filings floating loose above the microwave, left behind when a rookie installer didn't bother cleaning up. I also found a wood screw piercing the insulation going to the ac/heater controller so goodness knows what to expect in the future. In fact right now my Converter doesn't seem to be working so back to work for me... Happy Trails, Michael

  • @petesylves8702
    @petesylves8702 4 года назад +3

    This guy is really good... I like the way he explains things... I watch his videos all the time... I have made several DYI improvements to my RV just by watching his videos... Keep the videos coming...

  • @wolveslick
    @wolveslick 4 года назад +3

    Love your videos Darrin. I recently traced all of the DC wires in my 2019 Palamino Puma RESS257 5th wheel.
    Just as you removed each individual DC fuse to trace a short, I removed each fuse one at a time for Front, Middle and Rear. Then I tested every light, most of which are LED in the RV by flipping switches. "Front" fuse on my RV only protects the front cap docking lights. "Middle" fuse protects bath fan/light. "Rear" protects all living room/kitchen, hallway, bedroom and outside switched lights, which seems like a lot of lights on one circuit. I just realized that I didn't trace which fuse protects the kitchen range hood/fan which of coarse I will now have to do. There are certain other fuses hidden around my RV. I found a 5 amp fuse for awning rope light next to the front door, inside the nearest upper kitchen cabinet , behind a crude piece of plywood, along with a huge rats nest of wires behind the DC switch panel for slide, lights, awning, and water tank level indicators.
    I also made a DC wire color chart for each fuse leading out from each DC fuse.
    Also, for any of your viewers like me, I found out that when a particular colored DC wire runs from the fusebox to a switch that, for example, would operate a slide room motor, the wire leaving the switch to the slide room motor is a different color.
    More colors than a rainbow, purple, black, orange, gray, purple, green, brown, pink, red.
    The black/white wire to "Front" docking lights ran under the rig to the front and up into forward storage compartment to the switch, beside the storage door. Inside the front compartmennext to the door frame is a thin plywood covering where many staples are shot clean through the plywood, leaving a gap near the switch where I could see the black/white wire running to the light switch for the docking lights. A red/white wire leaving the switch to the docking lights had a wood screw driven right through the middle of the two wires. I removed the screw and saw bare wire on both sides. I was absolutely amazed that that fuse had not blown!
    Just like the short you were tracing, if there were a screw driven through a wire that was somewhere/anywhere inside a wall or ceiling it would be very difficult or expensive to find!
    You made a comment in another video I recently watched mentioning the "Proprietary" RV trade secrets that "They" don't want "Us" to know.
    I wouldn't own an RV if I had to take it to a "Dealer" for every little repair. You're videos are "Invaluable"!
    Thanks again for the information you provide!

  • @scottmerrill4382
    @scottmerrill4382 4 года назад

    I know as a maintenance tech wizard for 40 yrs all I would have to do is show up at the problem and all of the sudden no more problem. Wait around a half an hour or more for problem to return and nothing. Leave and 5 minutes later get a call to return.
    keep up the good work.

  • @bradleywatkins2860
    @bradleywatkins2860 2 года назад +2

    Thanks man, new rv tech from Michigan here. Electrical has never been my strong suit, or preferred suit lol. But im learning its imperative to succeed in our industry. Training at my employers isn't exactly top notch ( to learn is to make mistakes and learn from it) however, I hate to be THAT GUY in the field where people are paying and counting on me to know, not guess and hope for the best. Anyways, your videos are always my go to. And are turning me into a knowledgeable tech yet!! 🤘

  • @Mancerzac
    @Mancerzac 3 года назад +1

    I have a hard time learning , mainly lack experience an the confidence to just do an find out.
    Its helpful to see different issues an problems.
    Iv seen vehicle issues just go away after taking part almost off an couldn't free it from space so I bolted it back down and didn't trouble me no more.... so I basically let it be and still have the new starter I bought.....

  • @rinehartbrent
    @rinehartbrent 2 года назад +1

    This is by far the most informative video I've ever watched and look forward to seeing many more.

  • @crlguitar1
    @crlguitar1 8 месяцев назад

    Impressed with your method of trouble shooting the short....
    I am having issues with my pop up tent trailer 12 volt lights not working. The 120 AC seems to be fine.

  • @cpickslay
    @cpickslay 2 года назад +1

    Thx for sharing even though you didn't get to the source. The troubleshooting steps were super helpful.

  • @rwcawley
    @rwcawley 3 года назад +3

    Its amazing what you can learn on RUclips. This is exactly what I needed when I needed it. My new (to me) MH 12v is not working and now I know how to find the problem. I'm confident I will have it very soon thanks to you.

  • @SDakota99
    @SDakota99 3 года назад +3

    Love your videos. Maybe expand on why the fuse didn’t blow.

  • @kathygallagher7378
    @kathygallagher7378 5 лет назад +3

    Very well done electrical troubleshoot explanation. I will refer lots of friends to watch it as most just throw up their hands when confronting electrical problem. Methodical, thoughtful, professional. Thank you!
    Kathy G

    • @DarrenKoepp360
      @DarrenKoepp360 5 лет назад +1

      Hi Kathy,
      Thanks for your referrals and for contributing to this channel. I will do my best to help share my troubleshooting craft. I appreciate you!
      Cheers,
      Darren Koepp

  • @stunninglife
    @stunninglife 4 года назад +1

    Hey this helped a lot, I had the exact same fix - Didn't discover the problem but the issue fixed itself. So now we have anxiety about it breaking again, but at least the fridge is back on!

  • @ChristopherScarpine
    @ChristopherScarpine 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video. I have the exact same problem have made it to the panel phase of the investigation. Was getting a sound at the +battery lead at the panel and found the bad fuse/circuit. Once I pulled out the panel I lost the sound. Replaced the fuse and hooked things back up and things were fine for an hour or so. Then the fuse blew again without turning anything on or off.

  • @wolveslick
    @wolveslick 4 года назад +3

    Hey Darren, really appreciate your videos. On this subject, I recently traced all of the DC and AC circuits in my Forest River RV. The 7.5 amp fuse marked as "front" were the front cap exterior landing lights. The 7.5 amp "middle" was the bath light/fan, and the 7.5 amp "rear" were the living room lights at rear, hall way lights in middle and bedroom lights up front. My RV and most with 30 amp AC service has only two,, 15 amp breakers for all 120 volt outlets. Of course one needs to know which outlets are on each breaker. To ever operate two 1500 watt appliances at the same time ( coffee maker, hair dryer, crock pot, resistance heater, etc.) on a 30 amp RV, each device must be on seperate cicuit breakers or a breaker will trip. Thanks again!

  • @Charlie_Paula
    @Charlie_Paula 5 лет назад +1

    If I was to guess the cause at the conclusion of this excellent trouble shooting video, I would say a grommet to protect the wires from becoming chaffed against the frame in this case possibly aluminum framing where the walls meet the roof has either come dislodged, or was never installed during manufacturing.
    Excellent trouble shooting skills and yet another reason why we cherish your time Darin. Thank you

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +1

      I think you are correct. I have followed up with the customer, after several months, and the issue has not returned. Keeping fingers crossed eh'. Thanks for watching. Happy Camping!

  • @dalepeter8392
    @dalepeter8392 2 года назад

    Very helpful, my RV has a battery short, previous owner said the AC has issues, marked "not turn it on"

  • @Scorpiomary
    @Scorpiomary 5 лет назад +5

    Cool neat to see how you did troubleshoot the RV. Thanks for sharing

    • @DarrenKoepp360
      @DarrenKoepp360 5 лет назад +7

      I was an industrial automation engineer for 25+ years before I resigned that career to focus more on being a dad and raise my son and daughter around entrepreneurship and the American Dream with my wife. This family business is the result of that newer vision! Over the previous career I developed a very linear approach in diagnosing multi-million-dollar systems and it is showing up in these video's as we follow the path of whatever.
      Watch my channel and get the latest CSI investigation as I try to solve the 'crime'. LOL.
      I appreciate your comments and participation in this channel. It is exciting to watch it grow and you are a part of that!
      Cheers,
      Darren Koepp

    • @Scorpiomary
      @Scorpiomary 5 лет назад +1

      @@DarrenKoepp360 I am happy for you and your family. I enjoy your videos.

  • @JerichoRally
    @JerichoRally 10 дней назад

    Very interesting. would've loved to see that light. great troubleshooting!!

  • @2thelight
    @2thelight 4 года назад +1

    Had a similar problem recently on my keystone where all dc power was out but still had ac power, found a buss (not sure if this is the proper term) on the frame behind the hitch and jack, for grounding where the ground wire is grounded, it is corroded I wiggled it and all the lights came back on, I will be replacing this buss and cleaning up the corroded wire.

  • @Todd-ye1zq
    @Todd-ye1zq 11 месяцев назад +1

    👍thanks bud. Really good info, ya it would have been cool to find the exact cause but you know what that's what we all expect to find. This was something that doesn't happen too often. So, a somewhat rare situation with a good find, way to go. Thank you

  • @astrorad2000
    @astrorad2000 2 года назад

    I know the frustration of intermittent faults like that. We had a 2016 Thor 23U class C with a circuit that became shorted to ground. I worked for over a week tracing out the wiring only to end up isolating it to an area of wiring harness that seemed to be inaccessible. I managed to find a spare wire in the same harness that was clear of any fault and substituted it for the faulty wire.
    After a career of 39 years as a journeyman industrial electrician, those kinds of problems are the worst.

  • @pentonhusqvarna
    @pentonhusqvarna 2 года назад

    Logical and well thought-out troubleshooting techniques are valuable whether or not you discovered the source of the problem. Thanks!

  • @drdumais
    @drdumais 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome video and had the same issue with my camper, looking on how to fix it I came across your video. Very awesome video, thanks. Regarding my camper, the first 10 mins I got continuity between positive lead and ground, like you. I followed your video and did all the things you did. And just like you I went back and after not doing anything (other than turning off/on breakers and removing/replacing fuses) the beeping magically stopped. Got me thinking. I wonder if this is normal and has something to do with a transformer/inverter (120V to 12V) I assume in a transformer/inverter there's a coil on either side (high voltage and low voltage) that retained some capacity and eventually dissipated? I have no idea just tossing out my thoughts.

  • @luvyatubers
    @luvyatubers 4 года назад

    I know we didn't get to see the problem repaired but this video made me happy. As a diyer who doesn't always understand the repair process and just follows along... the brokes that fix themselves are the best

  • @srmj71
    @srmj71 5 лет назад +1

    I have a phantom in my rv. We're currently touring the U.S in it and it reared it's ugly head twice now. I've done exactly as you did in this video.. with the same results. So I'm feeling your anguish ;-) I hate getting beat by the 12 volt demon!

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +2

      Yes, if the problem goes away you've lost the trail so there's really nothing to troubleshoot. Good luck finding this thing.

  • @ThePalominasPiper
    @ThePalominasPiper 2 года назад

    New subscriber to an older video. I'll be using this to chase a similar issue in my 2019 Jayco. The cooling fan is constantly running with everything off, battery tests good and it's not charging the battery enough on shore power or even after a 6 hour drive. It almost didn't let my truck start at my last fuel stop. Anyway, thanks. I'll definitely reference this and try to remember to report back.

  • @frankmarti8984
    @frankmarti8984 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for your time and the help you provide to us all thank you

  • @mikecopeman9581
    @mikecopeman9581 4 года назад

    Thanks for the great video and concise explanations. I had been chasing a phantom dead short in my lighting circuit for a couple of days, thought I had it resolved but back it came. I watched your video saw how you tested the circuits replicated it with my fuse panel, verified the bad circuit, isolated it and rewired the entire lighting circuit instead of trying to find the exposed power wire and it is better than new. Your videos are awesome!!

  • @fleetswoodshop3339
    @fleetswoodshop3339 2 года назад +1

    hay there my friend great video as always. I wish I knew a rv tech in Houston half as knowledgeable as you are sir. if you happen to know one please let me know .and thank you sir. From Doug

  • @johnmartin7124
    @johnmartin7124 4 года назад

    Thanks for a very informative video! I find that many issues with RV’s come and go! No smoking gun!

  • @TomSommer
    @TomSommer 5 лет назад +2

    And another great video. I really lean a lot every time I watch them. Thanks again.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +1

      Well you're welcome, thanks for watching. Happy camping.

  • @lindabedow6343
    @lindabedow6343 Год назад

    Great tips on how to track down the issue

  • @docwil2541
    @docwil2541 5 месяцев назад

    For a Tech, Power Probe 3000 is your friend. It really helps chasing down hidden shorts.

  • @scottsheffield2594
    @scottsheffield2594 3 года назад

    Thanks for the great video and detail. You are very good at explaining things. Did this camper spark at the battery when you connected the battery cables? I just bought a camper with a bad converter. It has no dc power at all and of course is not charging the battery. I just ordered a new converter. I noticed when I connect the battery positive wire first then the negative second the cable sparks when the cable touches the negative post. Im going to check the cables to ground like you video. I just want to make sure I do not short out my new inverter. I have an electronics background so Im going to be checking all the wiring on this thing.

  • @PhilipHousel
    @PhilipHousel 5 лет назад +21

    I wonder why the fuse didn't blow on that short circuit?

    • @Charlie_Paula
      @Charlie_Paula 5 лет назад +2

      Philip Housel Absolutely legitimate question to ask.

    • @JamesValentineBaja1000
      @JamesValentineBaja1000 4 года назад

      @@Charlie_Paula the best question

    • @stevekrebs438
      @stevekrebs438 4 года назад +1

      The 12V output shuts down when it senses a short.

    • @PhilipHousel
      @PhilipHousel 4 года назад

      @@stevekrebs438 doesn't make sense. If there a current sensing circuit to turn off 12v, why a fuse?

    • @stevekrebs438
      @stevekrebs438 4 года назад +1

      @@PhilipHousel I am seeing a dead short to ground on two circuits with no blown fuses. It turns out that those are slow blow fuses and the 12V supply reacts faster than they do.

  • @dtinman1199
    @dtinman1199 5 лет назад +2

    Another way is to connect a test light between the negative post and the negative wire at the battery. It will light up if there's a short obviously but then you start pulling fuses. When the light goes off you've found the circuit with the short.

  • @drewmueller3913
    @drewmueller3913 3 года назад

    Good basic troubleshooting- everyone should watch, thanks!

  • @OldDocSilver
    @OldDocSilver 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. You have empowered me to be a lot less timid when looking for the problem. I find your technique amazing. Intelligent reasoning yet you make it seem so practical and understandable. Continuity and ground seem to be the magical words.
    I will use your method to find my problem....hopefully.
    My generator will start from inside the coach from either of the two start/stop switches ... but will not stop the generator. I have to go outside to the actual generator in my Winnebago Brave and shut it off at the switch on the generator...it still works fine.
    Would you have any advice as to where I should start or what to specifically look for?
    Thank you again and wish me luck.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  3 года назад +1

      One thing you can try, if the distance isn't too great, is just run a temporary wire from the switch, out the door then to the generator. That will tell you Go/No-Go if it's the wiring in the walls. Once you figure that part out, it's just a matter of playing detective to solve the case.

  • @plowhand5591
    @plowhand5591 3 года назад

    I needed this. Electrickery scares me.
    Subscribed. 👍

  • @train4905
    @train4905 2 года назад +1

    Exellent job sir

  • @josemadrigal7755
    @josemadrigal7755 2 года назад +1

    Was it maybe because the wires were connected tie on wiring nut ?

  • @jamiethomas1837
    @jamiethomas1837 4 года назад

    I have a 2013 Crossroads Sunset Trails trailer. A breaker labelled “front” will not reset. The bedroom plug sockets and tv will not work. I also noticed today that the fridge will not work unless on propane, possibly on the same circuit. My trailer is currently plugged in, shore power, at home.

  • @SeanDIY
    @SeanDIY 4 года назад

    This was super helpful. I never knew about continuity mode. I'm having an issue where my Class A works on external AC power and generator, but nothing on DC. I'll try this.

  • @williamwhite8749
    @williamwhite8749 Год назад

    I just switched to lithium batteries can you make a recommendation on what converter I should purchase?

  • @bobarnall3913
    @bobarnall3913 5 лет назад +1

    Is there any place where wiring diagrams for a particular RV can be located/ purchased? A couple of years ago, I had the same problem, but it wasn't the lights, it was the RV brake pull out switch that had been pulled out accidentally been pulled out while disconnected while removing the bars from my load level hitch. It almost ruined by two six volt batteries. Good video. I would check the wires to that light as far as you can visibly for nicks, because there must be something wrong in that length. Good luck with your channel.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +2

      Some manufacturers do provide wiring schematics, Winnebago comes to mind specifically. But for the majority of them I'm not aware if they do offer that. Even if they did offer detailed schematics tracking these things down still takes detective work, sleuthing and tools to help you see the problem.

    • @DarrenKoepp360
      @DarrenKoepp360 5 лет назад +1

      Hi Bob,
      Regarding wiring schematics, there are a few Mfg's that provide schematics for their units, Winnebago comes readily to mind. We get into challenges sometimes with shorts like what I came across in this unit. Even if I had the schematic I would still have to sleuth around to locate it.
      You can try your OEM owner relations or tech support center to see if they offer schematics for your unit. Then get some good tools and metes to help you hunt down the fault.
      On this unit I could have kept hunting until I found the faulted wire but I charge for that service and the customer chose to let it go as it was saving on a potentially large service invoice. Since the fault went away it makes it difficult to pick up the trail again eh'. If the fault returns we can get back out there and have a head start on it next time.
      Thanks for your comments and for watching!
      Cheers,
      Darren Koepp

  • @ronbennett6083
    @ronbennett6083 Год назад

    I'm dealing something similar I found a bad auto circuit relay that fall apart. So I'm starting with that. I'm not sure if that is the problem.

  • @danieljack2262
    @danieljack2262 4 месяца назад

    I loved your video you're a great electrician

  • @loganeley2342
    @loganeley2342 Год назад

    why didn't the fuse blow on that circuit? Isn' that the point of the fuse to isolate the shorted circuit from everything else and protect the wiring/equipment?

  • @johnsmith-dz6qh
    @johnsmith-dz6qh 4 года назад

    My favorite term (fixed another one). Works every time.

  • @dar7771
    @dar7771 Год назад

    Thats the bad thing with wire nuts. Wonder if it’s good idea to replace that wire nut on them 3 wires with a wagu connector?

  • @teddrosenthal
    @teddrosenthal 4 года назад

    Work and think at the same time! You must be a wizard!!

  • @cptpapa
    @cptpapa Год назад

    My awning is not working. When I looked at the 12volt fuses all of them were good. I did notice though when I pulled the fuses the burnt fuse light indicator came on. However, when I pulled the fuse for the awning the light did not come on even with the switch for the awning pushed. I am assuming my problem is between that fuse and battery. Any idea where I should start or what it could be?

  • @montanaboy3777
    @montanaboy3777 4 года назад

    I love the videos there Darren...A! in the DIYer stuff. I am with Philip on this issue...why didn't the fuse blow?? I am assuming that they may have had this issue before and ran out of the right fuse replacement and stuck in a larger one,(Good way to start a fire). and frgot about it. "Center" could simply relate to the center alley way of lighting..which would match what you did when it failed. Could simply be a bad light fixture is all. Nice job though..enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @elisabaumgartner5799
    @elisabaumgartner5799 3 года назад

    Help! Can you come to Southern Oregon?!

  • @michaeloconnell3629
    @michaeloconnell3629 2 года назад

    I have a 94 Winnebago with a 3 battery system could you please show me how to hook up the batteries there under the step thanks

  • @MrSehka77
    @MrSehka77 2 года назад

    Great video , very straight forward helps alot thanks

  • @mellomakes
    @mellomakes 2 года назад

    Darren, can you explain what you mean by “touch it to the frame?” The continuity test and the word frame aren’t making sense to me.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  2 года назад

      The 'frame' is the negative post of the battery. If you go to your battery and follow the negative wire it's going to be bonded to the frame within a few feet. So, if you're checking 'continuity' you're looking to see if there is a path between the positive terminal - or the positive of circuit you're working on - directly to the frame. If there is then that is a dead short.

  • @woodsterski6045
    @woodsterski6045 4 года назад

    Very informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @pittslesesne2909
    @pittslesesne2909 5 лет назад +1

    Good video. This is does happen especially with ceiling lights run in series. So i usually give the owner the option of me pulling them to check. I would love to have a set of knee pads like that where did you get them? Thank in advance. Pitts’ RV Repair Rolla, MO

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад

      We made a page on my website for Darren's tool Links. Here you go:
      myrvworks.com/resources/darrens-tool-list/

  • @robertosgood961
    @robertosgood961 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff as always. I have looked up what the continuity symbol looks like on my multimeter. Maybe a simple dumbed down video on how to use a common multimeter for most often used functions. Trying real hard to learn rv electrical.

  • @denniss.3145
    @denniss.3145 5 лет назад +1

    This video did not find the shorted wire, but Darren noted that he opened a wire nut with three wires, and the problem went away. I wonder if the wire nut was wrapped in electrician tape. If not, that may have been the source of the short. Wrapping wire nuts on hot wires ensure that nothing else is able to penetrate the wire cluster and possibly cause a short.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад

      Hi Dennis,
      Thanks for the comment. The wires were connected with a crimp cap connector - no wire nut. Most of the DC wiring in RV's is joined with those style of connectors. I was more than happy and capable to continue the hunt but that is a service we charge an hourly rate for. The customer chose to stop the meter and if the issue returns we will get back out there but next time we have a head start on where we might look.
      I appreciate your contribution to the channel.
      Cheers,
      Darren Koepp

  • @arthurlucas4920
    @arthurlucas4920 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for your work!!!

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад

      Thank you for your comment. Happy camping.

  • @JosephGatto-sx9ex
    @JosephGatto-sx9ex 7 месяцев назад

    I purchased an outback 221UND with no back up camera pre wired for a furion camera. I purchased an after market camera that is furion compatible. I put it together just like the instructions suggested and plugged it into the truck and it worked. So I took it to the back of the 27' trailer used the connector to plug into the furion system and got no signal. I started the truck turned the lights to on not auto and still got nothing( no signal). So I took it down set it up in the truck again and it works fine. I also purchased a furion booster pig tale but still have nothing. Electrical systems are greek to me please help.

  • @JorgeSanchez-je4bt
    @JorgeSanchez-je4bt 2 года назад

    Why didn't the fuse in the panel blow with the short?

  • @CaptainRon2
    @CaptainRon2 Год назад

    What video did you use a fluke toner to find a open or short?

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  Год назад

      We've used it on a few videos, but here's one that really helped us find the problem.
      ruclips.net/video/lJXTBdirykQ/видео.htmlsi=p74uYnb_cfjg6zC0

  • @claytoncomeaux7653
    @claytoncomeaux7653 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks

  • @imatt6566
    @imatt6566 4 года назад +2

    Why did the fuse not blow?

  • @Cribbage1682
    @Cribbage1682 2 года назад

    Great video.

  • @DeWhytePoverty
    @DeWhytePoverty 4 месяца назад +1

    Central Air ???

  • @georgesmith651
    @georgesmith651 4 года назад

    hello, good info. my 2013 thor daybreak has a 12 v intermittent problem. 12v sys usually does not work. unhooked from 50A and noticed the 12v sys was working, stopped for gas and 12v sys was not working, not to electronically inclined but neighbor has a little knowledge. called my tech and he said it could be a relay, relay for what ? dont know if u can shed some light but what do you think, b4 i call a mobile tech. thx

  • @dalemanley5047
    @dalemanley5047 5 лет назад

    So I need to find a good ground and set Metter on continuity to check fuses to see if I have a short my norcold fig keeps blowing 5 amp fuse

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +3

      A good ground is the ground slot on a receptacle.
      If you are blowing fuses on your frig, check the heating element.
      My frig playlist has lots of diagnostic video's: ruclips.net/p/PLk44vSl27TRBtE1CmMkPb02ayS5H1sKbB

  • @rainiewaters3759
    @rainiewaters3759 2 года назад

    What does it mean when you pull a fuse out of that panel and their is a spark?

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  2 года назад

      That spark is just an indication that current was flowing through the circuit. Think of it as a mini lightning bolt. If the circuit has a current going through it and you pull the fuse, there comes a point where the electricity will jump that very small gap between the fuse blade and the socket that it slides into. (it's not unlike sticking your finger into water and pulling your finger back out. There's that little drip right when you pull your finger at the plain). Same when you put the fuse back in. It's not bad, it's just an indication that the current wants to flow. The electricity jumps that small gap as soon as the conductor got close enough. For circuits in an RV, usually that arking is not huge. But you can imagine, in an industrial setting, those arcs can become extremely large and extremely dangerous.

  • @etinfl
    @etinfl 5 лет назад +3

    Great thanks

    • @DarrenKoepp360
      @DarrenKoepp360 5 лет назад +1

      Hi Eddie,
      Thanks for the compliment! More video's in the pipeline.
      Cheers,
      Darren Koepp

  • @RRichwr101
    @RRichwr101 3 года назад

    Wow!!! Amazing video !!!!

  • @gman8962
    @gman8962 4 года назад

    Hi I'm new to rv repair trade can I get a recommendation on which wire tracer to purchase ? I have a dc short to ground

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  4 года назад

      We have several in the Amazon links section of our website here: myrvworks.com/resources/darrens-tool-list/#testequip

  • @2texandreamchasers287
    @2texandreamchasers287 5 лет назад +3

    Why did it not blow a fuse?

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +1

      That's the Thousand Dollar Question. It may not have been a dead short to ground. It may have had something that had a tremendous amount of resistance in it though. The meter was running on that job so the customer was satisfied when the problem went away so we stopped the meter. The Next Step would have been to start pulling walls out.

    • @coderedfit
      @coderedfit 4 года назад +1

      Gotta let us know if the problem comes back. I hate not getting the satisfaction of the smoking gun. It's like everything works but.......

  • @chrisac9001
    @chrisac9001 5 лет назад +2

    very good

  • @calpal9983
    @calpal9983 4 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @jaimedeanda1979
    @jaimedeanda1979 4 года назад

    I have a 1999 La Palma Monoco RV and my converter is not working. I cant find it either, I have look in all cabinets and compartments still cant locate it. Can you help me.

  • @ricardofonseca4299
    @ricardofonseca4299 2 года назад

    Great job you are amazing so self explain u will used to see if I can fix my my generator work only when I on the key no start but drain my batteries so I stop and star my engine to charge my batteries for 1/2 hrs I do it again you think is my Volta regulator a short? everything work only I turn the key to on excuse my explanation Spanish to English from Nicaragua Central America old istaca sunova 2003 gracias senor tx very much

  • @NigelM18
    @NigelM18 5 лет назад

    Here's a head scratcher for you. I have a cigarette lighter socket in my RV and it wont charge a cell phone. The cell charger lights up but as soon as you plug a phone into it the light just goes dim. I put the multimeter on it and only reads 11V. It's a blue wire that disappears into a thick wire loom and there's no fuse anywhere that's marked 12 volt cig etc.
    Edit: 2 big fuse panels under the front hood, one panel in front of the steering wheel, tons in a side panel outside too. I just cut the blue, capped it off and tapped into a red 12v wire that had a yellow crimp connector end on it with the one end that went nowhere which wasn't crimped either so that tells me it wasnt in use but now it is. chargers work but that blue wire still gets the best of me. Why is it 11V? Strange.

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад

      Sometimes that is an indication of a loose ground.

    • @larryreno8293
      @larryreno8293 5 лет назад

      I would say that you have high resistance on your blue wire. Here's why... the blue wire has 11v, it should be 12.6 or better. You plug in the charger and the light comes on but it has a very small load on it until you plug in the phone. At this point your load has increased but the wire can't carry the current because of the resistance. I have seen this scenario many times where you put a meter on the circuit and it reads almost battery voltage, the resistance is ok but not perfect, say 1.8 ohms. Initially these readings would look ok but not perfect. A good test is to load test the circuit, a light bulb is a easy tool to use, and load the circuit to 50% of the fuse rating. In this scenario if the bulb lights it would be dim if it light at all. Hope this helps.

  • @scotthorsman8
    @scotthorsman8 2 года назад +1

    you have great videos brother!

  • @clintstevenson1214
    @clintstevenson1214 10 месяцев назад

    Dang ghost problems!

  • @UncleJack5224
    @UncleJack5224 5 лет назад +1

    Good job thanks

  • @Tom-jd1rm
    @Tom-jd1rm 2 года назад

    Center Console?

  • @charlesrose7212
    @charlesrose7212 3 года назад

    Excellent! 😀

  • @proudparents7659
    @proudparents7659 5 лет назад

    I have a tent trailer with dual batteries and a 3 way switch just installed last year - we ran minimal appliances dry camping and we got the loud low voltage siren around midnight - batteries were still reading 11.2 volts - switched batteries at 3 way switch and after short time same thing - checked batteries today and they read 13.6 after full charge overnight and rated perfect on meter at ORiley's - batteries are only 1 year old - checked fuses at exterior switch and it was good - extremely cold at night and need heat for my son's medical condition - running water heater and refrigerator but nothing else - why would low voltage sound at 11 volts??? I would think it would run down to less and then sound an alert - please help

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +1

      Question, when you state a three-way switch, what are the three states of the switch? What is each state controlling? Also, you mentioned it's cold, if the batteries are not being charged, and they're getting cold, that could also affect their ability to produce electricity. If you can keep those batteries warm with blankets or something like that, you might notice a little bit more power coming out of them. It's a same thing when we store batteries in a refrigerator to make them last longer. Another question, how many amps output does your battery charger produce? If it is less than 50 amps, you may not be able to charge your battery to full charge. If you check the charge rate of a battery shortly after you take it off of charge, you're not getting a true full charge rate. You were getting what we call a surface charge. As a storage device you can't really test the storage capacity of a battery until it is set for a couple hours. Is it actually storing the charge? We recently did service for a customer that had two deep cycle batteries and they were connecting their Shore cord to a Honda 2,000 watt generator to power the converter/charger and therefore charge their batteries. That's fine but, the converter/charger in the RV was only a 30 amp output and they were running the generator for about 3 hours a night. That will never ever charge those batteries. That was what they were running into. But whenever they hit their battery monitor button it showed full charge. But that was just the surface charge. They replace there sulfated batteries, we upgraded their converter/ charger to a 50 amp and now they're able to charge their batteries much more quickly and thoroughly then with their old 30 amp charger.

  • @largecartransport9514
    @largecartransport9514 5 лет назад

    Why isn't my battery being charged I have a keystone 2011 raptor toy....is my convertor bad...I'm currently using a battery charger to keep the battery charged

    • @MyRVWorks
      @MyRVWorks  5 лет назад +1

      Near the battery you should find a circuit breaker fuse. Make sure you have continuity through that. If you plug into Shore power, and you have 12 volts for your lights Etc, then typically your converter is fine. So if that's your case, it may be that circuit breaker between the converter and your battery.

  • @darrylm3627
    @darrylm3627 8 месяцев назад

    😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips

  • @georgefenrich4119
    @georgefenrich4119 4 года назад +2

    GREAT VALUE... You found that is was NOT the RED wire! ! ! :)

  • @johncollier670
    @johncollier670 3 года назад

    Very good expanation

  • @chefmatthammerschmidt8408
    @chefmatthammerschmidt8408 5 лет назад

    Must have been my dad's wiring job lol he was consistent all right with those wire strippers consistently inconsistent system

    • @DarrenKoepp360
      @DarrenKoepp360 5 лет назад +1

      Hi Matt,
      I chuckled at your comment. I usually get called in after such events to put all the pieces back together. Thanks for watching!
      Cheers,
      Darren Koepp

    • @chefmatthammerschmidt8408
      @chefmatthammerschmidt8408 5 лет назад

      @@DarrenKoepp360 I couldn't warranty the work if my dad worked with me at the live lines only the grounds.