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Old 07-25-2009, 06:27 PM   #1
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Shore power question

With the CEL on and it's associated Error Code, I'm not driving the van, and with my solar on the fritz, I want to try to keep my batteries charged. I connected my shore power cable, the 30A to 15A dogbone, and then an extension cord to an outside house outlet. I kept throwing the GFI on the house outlet.

With the batteries somewhat discharged, am I drawing too much current and throwing the GFI, or is there some other problem? I've never even tried to connect to shore power at the house before. I have successfully connected to shore power at a campground though.


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Old 07-26-2009, 08:34 AM   #2
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Re: Shore power question

Herb...

Your question sounded familiar and if you have the TripLite 2000W inverter/charger, check out message viewtopic.php?f=14&t=834&hilit

While the initial question was different, the discussion turned to your problem...

Hope this helps.
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Old 07-28-2009, 09:05 PM   #3
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Re: Shore power question

Herb, I run mine through a GFI on a 20A breaker with no problems. I use the GFI as a switch. I remember John K making a comment about some inverters having a problem like what Jack posted about. I have a Xantrex Prosine 2000.
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Old 07-30-2009, 06:02 PM   #4
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Re: Shore power question

Plugged in through a household outlet in the garage (non-GFI) and no problems whatsoever. The van is happily charging away.


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Re: Shore power question

Have you tried an outlet tester to verify the GFI is wired correctly?
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Old 07-31-2009, 09:57 AM   #6
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Re: Shore power question

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Have you tried an outlet tester to verify the GFI is wired correctly?
Haven't tried that as I "assumed" it was wired correctly. A friend who is a trade electrician did it, but I guess it can't be a bad thing to verify. Trust but verify.


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