Locate the circuit breaker which provides power to the light switch and make sure it is not tripped. Dave’s Reply: Thanks for your electric wiring question Mike. Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with hand tools and electrical troubleshooting skills. If all of the above is OK and you still do not have power at the outlets then the problem may involve your power transfer switch. For a motorized RV, the power is generated from batteries that are connected to the alternator exactly like your car. If contacting the manufacturer does not help then try asking the RV dealer or the former owner from whom you bought the rig. Answer: Sounds like you are not getting any voltage to the right side. But we can offer a few thoughts. Have 1998 Safari Sahara, the gfi plug in kitchen losses power but does not trip breaker on plug or throw any breakers, and comes back on after 10 or 15 minutes. Also try resetting all circuit breakers in the converter and make sure that they are good. I’ve always had good experiences with Coleman Pop Up Parts, and they have a great selection of interior camper lighting. Also, for most gfi outlets, it is difficult to see if it tripped – you need to push the reset button to know for sure. Especially the connector between cable and LED strip has to be checked, because this connector is very sensitive. We have heard that a bad battery can cause similar problems. Instead, take the RV to a repair center. http://RVtravel.com An RVer wonders why only some of his 12-volt lights work while others don't. We sometimes have to do that to get the outlets to work. It does have power at night as I can see that the lights are on, but it does not put out any power to make it bright. About a month or so ago the problem started to get really bad and it was happening far more often. The test light should alternately go on and off – if not your problem is in the connector. Other clues would be your electronic devices do not work as well. I have an LED exterior light with dusk/dawn detector that I installed. Application: Troubleshooting a Problem with an Outside Light Fixture Circuit. Locate the circuit breaker which provides power to the light switch and make sure it is not tripped. I'm sorry, but you will need to talk to an RV Tech to fix this, it is quite complicated. Make sure that each of tail lights is properly grounded. If all the lights appear dim or you have no lights at all, check the trailer light harness at the tow vehicle. If that is not possible then the only option is to physically trace the wiring. Test for power at the breaker then follow the circuit to each outlet looking for a break in the circuit or a bad outlet. Your transfer switch my be different but the procedures should be the same. You may also want to check the power transfer switch – but please heed the caution above. A more common case scenario presupposes ground to be provided through the bolts of the tail light assembly. Hi Greg, Threads: 35,278, Posts: 416,258 Sub-Forums : Installing motion detector lighting fixtures provide security and energy savings and they can easily replace an existing exterior wall fixture. Would the problem be the LED’s are no longer working? I recommend running a jump wire from your frame to the last light in your sequence. If the turn signals are not working, locate the fuse block that contains the circuit for them. LED lighting was pretty much a no-brainer for us. If the running lights are not working, one of the first things to check is the presence of a blown fuse. 2 – Check GFI outlet and reset if needed after you turn on the generator. The right side light does not work – no brake light or turn signal. Disconnect your shore power, solar panels, and batteries. The exterior lights are still working. Consider these different types of light fixtures when planning your outdoor home lighting project. Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrician. If the turn signals are not working, locate the fuse block that contains the circuit for them. Otherwise you will have to take it in to a repair place. More about Types Of Outdoor Garden Lighting. First I wired a single pole switch to the light box and this is correct because I verified the wiring using another light fixture and it works just fine. 3 – Recheck and reset (if needed) all your 120 Volt breakers in the main house panel after you turned on the generator. Answer: Without knowing the particulars on how your RV was setup or modified by the dealer and or former owner, it is difficult to provide a precise answer. I hope this helps, So look for that and consult any specifications or manuals you have for your RV. How do I fix an outdoor light that is not working right? Trailer tail lights not working? If not, it may be time to get an RV propane regulator replacement. If contacting the manufacturer does not help then try asking the RV dealer or the former owner from whom you bought the rig. The pilot light is responsible for triggering the fridge burners. How to Repair Outdoor Light Problems, Typical Light Fixture Problems to Look for. Plus i have pushed the reset button on the GFCI plug near the bathroom sink – it is working. On the 7-Way connector, check to make sure there is no corrosion built up where the wires attach. To do this you will need a continuity tester/test light (such as a neon tester, electrostatic wand, volt ohmmeter, three-prong outlet tester) and a lot of confidence on working with a live electrical circuit. But it is possible that it is a ground issue. Check the fuse on the converter. If all of the lights are connected on the same circuit and one of the fuses is blown, then the lights will not work. If it were our rig, we would definitely consult the owner’s manual and wiring schematic specific to our RV. Reset the circuit breaker. I know that the new light fixture works hard wired to an outlet, so the fixture works. Most likely, the 12V side of your charger/ power converter is not working.But before making such a conclusion, you should check and confirm that no circuit breaker is tripped, no fuses are blown and there are no loose connections on the converter. Or do you mean "the tail lights and the turn/stop lights work fine." Thanks, Dan Precaution: Identify the lighting circuit, turn it OFF and then Tag it with a Note before performing any wiring or inspections. When we are plugged into electric the outlets in the camper work but the lights do not. You have to look at all the gfi outlets as the company most likely has it set up so that when a gfi trips in a kitchen it will kill the outlets in the lower part of the coach, and if in the bath it could kill all the outlets in the upper half of the coach. There are many types and styles of outdoor lighting. Plug in the camper to 110V and the power converter will recharge the battery (or, if you're in the middle of a camping trip and no 110V outlets are available, hook-up jumper cables to your car battery and idle the engine for a while to recharge the battery). If you have wiring diagrams it will be of great help. We have the same trailer and those LED lights are hard wired not remote controlled. These campers have fabric tent-like sleeping quarters, a hard shell camping cabin and roof and a retractable ceiling. Issue #1: The pilot light keeps burning out. Take your test light and find a good ground and use the probe to alternately touch each of pins inside the connector. Remove the cable between the truck and the trailer and make sure that the connections are clean and tight. Answer: It could be a number of things that is causing the problem. The main trailer connector grounds and the grounds for each of the lights need to be attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. The outlet could be bad also. If you cannot trace the wiring then the next best course is to run new wiring (I know it might be a pain). wire color code for 1978 pop up camper i got the turn signals and brake lights to work but cant get the running lights to work. Outdoor Light Fixtures Electrical Question: How do I fix an outdoor light that is not working right? If any of these terms seem foreign to you, then please do not attempt to do this. Is there anything else I can check that might fix the problem? I was able to determine it was definitely a trailer wiring issue and not a problem in the truck by putting a fuse across pin 3 and 4 on the 7 way plug. 3 – Recheck and reset (if needed) all your 120 Volt breakers in the main house panel after you turned on the generator. Hook up your trailer and connect the trailer light harness. Any ideas? He received a $600 estimate to fix the problem. You will be working with water, so you want to protect yourself and your coach from electrocution. One RV, Two Electrical Systems. Threads: 13,790, Posts: 110,566 ... Tent Campers and Pop Ups (25 Viewing) Tent camper topics including repair, maintenance and features. I contacted Derek at Coleman Pop Up Parts for advice. 1 – Check generator circuit breaker (s) and reset if needed. These campers have fabric tent-like sleeping quarters, a hard shell camping cabin and roof and a retractable ceiling. If you cannot reset a breaker or switch, then you may need to trace the electrical circuit(s) that are giving you trouble. I have a 1997 Coleman Santa Fe popup camper. With a q-tip or cloth, gently clean away the battery acid. I tested all the outlets with a tester and got nothing except “open ground” reading on 1 outlet. This 12-Volt system’s power comes from the chassis batteries that power the stop lights, turn signals, and exterior lights of the RV. If possible, swap out the LED bulb with a new one and see if the light begins to work. These will run on propane gas or electricity depending on the model. Any thoughts on why this might be happening? If all the lights appear dim or you have no lights at all, check the trailer light harness at the tow vehicle. All the lights are working just not getting 110 to the GFCI or … Background: Mike, a Handyman from Princeton, Minnesota. Usually this lights up the marker lights but this time it blew the fuse instantly. Which is it. there is six wires on camper white yellow black orange green brown and I … read more I have an outdoor light that is not working right. Question: Where does one go to reset tripped outlets? The fact that some of the 12 volt lights also quit working seems to indicate that something cut/disturbed the wires both on the 110 volt and 12 volt side. Just be ready to dig deep in your pockets if it takes them a long time to find the source of the problem. Your interior lights are the easiest indicator. Lights Stopped Working - posted in Problems, Solutions & After Market: During the first trip with our 21RS last week, some of the lights stopped working. A multimeter (see below) should show the voltage between the battery terminals between 13.4 and 14.5 volts DC; if not, the battery may be worn out and need replacement, or it may be low on water, or the converter may not be giving it any power. This current runs through the seven-way pin connector on a 5 th wheel or trailer. If all of the lights are connected on the same circuit and one of the fuses is blown, then the lights will not work. All of our electrical outlets have lost power, but everything else is fine. First I wired a single pole switch to the light box and this is correct because I verified the wiring using another light fixture and it works just fine. In the first case, separate wires come out of each tail light assembly and are attached to a metal frame. We have changed the bulb but still nothing. Hey guys,lately when I plug up the camper to my truck the upper running lights do not work, all others do,I tried to see if something needed cleaning in the plug but saw nothing,so I cleaned the terminals in side the plug with an emory board trimmed down but that didn't work,any suggestions. Have a helper stand back to see if the running lights, stoplights and blinkers are working properly. Question: The TV outlet and a couple other outlets and a couple lights just quit working all at once. If you have a GFI outlet reset that too. If the circuit is tripped locate the problem within the circuit wiring. Electrical Question: How do I fix an outdoor light that is not working right? Camper refrigerators are not like your fridge back home. Make the Correction: Repair the damaged wire and clear the fault. Some light fixtures within an RV can have switches located on a control panel. The first thing we checked was that the switch was on. The fixtures can go bad pretty easily if the camper has had water intrusion. Hook up your trailer and connect the trailer light harness. Be sure to check the light fixture specifications for specific lamp replacement information. This is for a 26ft TrailCruiser by TrailLite. Kohree LED RV Porch Light Exterior Utility Light 12v Lighting Fixture, 320 Lumen, Replacement Lighting for RVs, Trailers, Campers, 5th Wheels. I replaced the GFCI and double 15 amp breaker. 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