50 a cord

[rzimmer17]

So we have a 2004 journey and on our current trip, I have plugged our 50a cord into shore power and I get nothing but when I plug my 30a adapter in it works fine. What am I missing and or wtf is wrong

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Breaker on the pedestal???

 

[Stuart W]

When you say 30 amp adapter, are you taking the “dog bone” 110 plug on on side and 30 amp on the other? If so as Kevin said check the pedestal 50 amp breaker, 110 is a separate breaker

 

[rzimmer17]

When you say 30 amp adapter, are you taking the “dog bone” 110 plug on on side and 30 amp on the other? If so as Kevin said check the pedestal 50 amp breaker, 110 is a separate breaker

The breaker on the pedestal seems like it's okay, I did try to reset it and there was resistance. This is the second park that we have issues with so I was assuming it was me. Also my electric heater is not working correctly.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

The breaker on the pedestal seems like it's okay, I did try to reset it and there was resistance. This is the second park that we have issues with so I was assuming it was me. Also my electric heater is not working correctly.

Resistance?

Did you switch it off before you switched it back on!

 

[Stuart W]

As Kevin asked did you switch it off and on? As a general rule you should always have it switched off prior to plugging the coach in then turn on, when leaving it should be switched off prior to unplugging

 

[Stuart W]

Do you have a cord real

 

[rzimmer17]

I don't have a reel, and I normally don't shut the breaker off to plug in and have never had an issue before. I usually have all my load except for the water pump off when I plug in

 

[Chargerman]

I would check continuity of each leg of the cord using a multimeter at each prong and the associated screw where the line is attached to the rig. Also, check to be sure the attachment screw is real tight. In many cases they can loosen over time

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I would check continuity of each leg of the cord using a multimeter at each prong and the associated screw where the line is attached to the rig. Also, check to be sure the attachment screw is real tight. In many cases they can loosen over time

He checked the cord as soon as he plugged in the dogbone and things worked!

 

[rzimmer17]

So when I was at my brother's, we did park in his driveway and used the adapter for a 20amp outlet, would that done something?

 

[Stuart W]

I would check continuity of each leg of the cord using a multimeter at each prong and the associated screw where the line is attached to the rig. Also, check to be sure the attachment screw is real tight. In many cases they can loosen over

 

[Stuart W]

If you have followed all advise listed , and assuming you also have a generator you maybe looking at a failed transfer switch/serge protector. As Chargerman suggested a wire lug could have come loose in the switch or the unit may have failed
A lot of us use a poll mounted surge protector plugged into the pedestal that actually diagnoses the power before connecting the Coach power. Maybe some has one that you could borrow as a quick test?
I know you say this has happened before, but to accurately diagnose you need to verify things in a logical order starting at the source of power than at every other logical stop along the circuit
1)Pedestal
2)Cord
3)Transfer switch
4)Wires from transfer switch to beaker box
5)Breakers
Disclaimer: electricity is not something to mess with if you’re not qualified or if you feel uncomfortable, if that is the case, you should seek the help of a professional good luck

 

[Oregon Camper]

Check the wires where they go into the back of the female receptacle on your rig. All too common of an issue.

 

[Stuart W]

So we have a 2004 journey and on our current trip, I have plugged our 50a cord into shore power and I get nothing but when I plug my 30a adapter in it works fine.

Ok op org post said works with 20 amps now I’m reading 30mp Given this it sounds like an open neutral