Hi Greg, He received a $600 estimate to fix the problem. I have an LED exterior light with dusk/dawn detector that I installed. I recommend running a jump wire from your frame to the last light in your sequence. 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. Check whether the connections to the converter are loose. Answer: It seems hat you have a wiring problem where a connection has gotten loose or cut – either on the ground, or less likely, the positive side. Hi. 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. For a motorized RV, the power is generated from batteries that are connected to the alternator exactly like your car. In tracing wiring, the objective is to identify any circuit breakers, a tripped GFCI outlet, or a loose wire. "The lights at the back turn/stop work fine." Another thought is that the wiring could be loose and tightening the connections might solve your problem, but my opinion is that it has reached its useful lifespan. Outdoor Light Fixtures We knew we wanted to make the switch, I just wasn’t sure what type of bulbs to go with. Lights Stopped Working - posted in Problems, Solutions & After Market: During the first trip with our 21RS last week, some of the lights stopped working. if the generator is running it should allow you to turn on your lights. Comment: This is not an uncommon issue – people would think that the company who made their coach would try and make things simple – but they do not. These campers have fabric tent-like sleeping quarters, a hard shell camping cabin and roof and a retractable ceiling. Threads: 13,790, Posts: 110,566 ... Tent Campers and Pop Ups (25 Viewing) Tent camper topics including repair, maintenance and features. Answer: It could be a number of things that is causing the problem. If you cannot trace the wiring then the next best course is to run new wiring (I know it might be a pain). How do I fix an outdoor light that is not working right? Double check all the wiring connections and make sure wiring splices are made correctly using the right connector. If you are seeing your lights dimming, your converter could be in trouble. Is there anything else I can check that might fix the problem? Question: Where does one go to reset tripped outlets? Trying to diagnose an electrical problem remotely is difficult at best, but here are some things to check: CAUTION: Never work on a converter or a power transfer switch while it is connected to live power unless you are skilled in electrical trouble shooting. Make sure the light bulb is the right size and type. We sometimes have to do that to get the outlets to work. What else could be the problem? Test for power at the breaker then follow the circuit to each outlet looking for a break in the circuit or a bad outlet. 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. A more common case scenario presupposes ground to be provided through the bolts of the tail light assembly. Dave, Electrical Questions and Electrical Answers, Boy Gets a Big Surprise From a Tesla Roadster, Replace a Switch with a Switch and Outlet. 2 – Check GFI outlet and reset if needed after you turn on the generator. 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. All the lights are working just not getting 110 to the GFCI or … 1 – Check generator circuit breaker(s) and reset if needed. If no error can be detected here, the most likely cause is the LED Stripe Controller. Can anyone help? Additional Comments: I love what I see here, I have been looking for an hour for advise, this is where I stopped. There must be a solid electrical connection to the contact surfaces of the strip. So look for that and consult any specifications or manuals you have for your RV. Make the Correction:  Repair the damaged wire and clear the fault. 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. I replaced all 11 of the incandescent marker light bulbs with LED bulbs and I left the tail lights alone. Precaution: Identify the lighting circuit, turn it OFF and then Tag it with a Note before performing any wiring or inspections. In the first case, separate wires come out of each tail light assembly and are attached to a metal frame. If you cannot reset a breaker or switch, then you may need to trace the electrical circuit(s) that are giving you trouble. 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. Answer: Here are a few thoughts. With the switch for the light closed, the voltage feeds through the filament of the light bulb, and (loads) the neutral, but with a broken connection, and no complete path, the light does not work. As to your question, there is for the most part two locations to look for any power issues: #1) the first location anyone should look is the fuse box, it could be a tripped breaker if 120 volts and a blown fuse if 12 volt is the issue, then #2) this is the one most if not all miss, THE GFI OUTLET. Would the problem be the LED’s are no longer working? 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. 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. Hook up your trailer and connect the trailer light harness. More about Types Of Outdoor Garden Lighting. Or do you mean "the tail lights and the turn/stop lights work fine." http://RVtravel.com An RVer wonders why only some of his 12-volt lights work while others don't. The exterior lights are still working. Coleman camper trailers are pop-up style rigs. Consider these different types of light fixtures when planning your outdoor home lighting project. About a month or so ago the problem started to get really bad and it was happening far more often. Just be ready to dig deep in your pockets if it takes them a long time to find the source of the problem. Have a helper stand back to see if the running lights, stoplights and blinkers are working properly. 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. The fixtures can go bad pretty easily if the camper has had water intrusion. You will have to identify the power source for the circuit to determine if you have power to the circuit. I would try a few simple things first. Any ideas? Like breakers, GFCI’s have a finite life span. Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with hand tools and electrical troubleshooting skills. For instance, the light fixture above our sofa has a switch near the steps, this is also where our 12v on/off switch is located. The bunkhouse, bathroom, slide, and kitchen lights do not work. The tail lights are different from the turn/stop lights and the tail lights are all wired to the same circuit as the rest of the running lights. If all of the lights are connected on the same circuit and one of the fuses is blown, then the lights will not work. However, if you feel handy and are very comfortable working with live power circuits, here is a link that might help: http://www.progressivedyn.com/troubleshooting_transfer_relay/. 1 – Check generator circuit breaker (s) and reset if needed. RV marker lights are required by law to be found and functional at the front, side and back on all tow trailers, RVs and motorhomes. Sometimes it’s even both. 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). Any thoughts on why this might be happening? The only interior lights that work are the two main ceiling lights. My walk through was not the greatest, and I don't see anything in the manual about the lights. If you feel comfortable working on the power transfer switch, you can check the contacts to make sure that they are operating properly and that the contacts are not pitted or welded shut. Take your test light and find a good ground and use the probe to alternately touch each of pins inside the connector. So you all do not have to read every post to find out what the problem was, the camper has 13 lights that light up when the running lights turn on and it was just too much for the 20 amp fuse. Answer: Sounds like you are not getting any voltage to the right side. Remove the cable between the truck and the trailer and make sure that the connections are clean and tight. We have changed the bulb but still nothing. That means the fridge will include a burner jet, also known as a pilot light. 2 – Check GFI outlet and reset if needed after you turn on the generator. So as you see, if a gfi issue – it is not just that outlet. Any suggestions? The outlet could be bad also. This current runs through the seven-way pin connector on a 5 th wheel or trailer. Make sure the light bulb(s) are good and the correct for the specific light fixture. I hope this helps, This 12-Volt system’s power comes from the chassis batteries that power the stop lights, turn signals, and exterior lights of the RV. This current runs through the seven-way pin connector on a 5 th wheel or trailer. Once you have determined that you do have power at the source then you can move on to the circuit itself. If it were our rig, we would definitely consult the owner’s manual and wiring schematic specific to our RV. We have a 2003 Coleman pop up Santa Fe with a World Friendship Co. Power Converter. It shows how to diagnose power transfer switch problems. 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. I'm sorry, but you will need to talk to an RV Tech to fix this, it is quite complicated. However, this must be done with caution and armed with all the tools at your disposal. But we can offer a few thoughts. We checked all fuses, and they are fine. Pull up a chair around the fire and introduce yourself. Some of these campers with the funny 6, 7, or 8 pin square connectors use a completely different set of colors for the wires. Threads: 35,278, Posts: 416,258 Sub-Forums : If the turn signals are not working, locate the fuse block that contains the circuit for them. 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