...and also, what is "reversed polarity" ???

[George Lowry]

Hi John,

Keep being a PITA if you need the info.... 8-) I would rather spend
time helping you and others than having to go to a funeral....

I am not an expert on all models of the Wanderlodge but do have some
experience designing and building electrical systems. It seems like
you are speaking about the AC electrical system here.

I believe that, in 1980, you only had 30 amp power available to the
coaches. The 30 amp power is a three wire system consisting of a hot
wire (normally black); A neutral (normally white); And a ground
(normally green). If, for some reason the hot and neutral get
reversed, it is called "reversed polarity". Now the cause can be from
several places. First is to check the outlet where you have the coach
plugged in. One of those pocket checkers with three lights is the
easiest to use (about $10 at Home Depot). I am assuming that you have
your coach plugged into a normal 20 amp outlet in the garage. That
checker will tell you if your outlet is correctly wired. If not, get a
good electrician to correct it for you.

If the outlet is correct, then you have a problem with the coach. It
could be the indicating system or the coach wiring could be screwed
up. Using that same pocket tester, plug it into various outlets in the
coach and see if you get a correct reading. If you do, then it would
appear that the indicating system is a problem and you would need to
contact PMMI (information in the contacts section of the files.). If
you have an indication of a reversed polarity from your pocket tester,
I suggest you get a knowledgeable technician/electrician to
troubleshoot and correct the problem.

If everything is wired correctly (House, coach, etc.), then it takes
at least two failures to create a shock hazard. The lights you have
indicate that you may have one failure. One more failure of the fail
safe design could be dangerous. BTW, this is if everything is done in
accordance with Section 551 of the National Electrical Code.

Hope this is of some help. The code is designed to protect you if you
are not knowledgeable in electrical matters.

George Lowry
'95 WBDA 4203 & GM 4106 (for sale)
Spearfish, SD

Adria Haynes wrote:

> Guys,
>
> I have an electrical issue with my bus. I need your help because
> I'm no good with electricity. The only thing I have ever been able
> to figure out about electricity in my 29 years is that it hurts when
> I touch it. Every single time - some more than others. 110 hurts
> to the elbow. As expected, 220 goes twice as far and hurts
> to/through the shoulder. Both continue to hurt even after you are
> able to let go. Again, as expected, 220 hurts twice as long after
> as the 110 does. I don't recommend making a habit of touching
> either.
>
> Anyways,
> On my '80, I noticed a few days ago that there were 2 red lights on
> in the galley above the toaster. They were some kind of electrical
> gauges and the red lights indicated that I had a "reversed ploarity"
> condition. Could somebody please help me out with information about
> this. I have a radio plugged into the same outlet as the bus that
> never skipped a beat. It's actually a garage radio that I have left
> on for about 2 years now. I only keep it plugged in to keep the
> batteries up as they seem to love being dead if left alone. Nothing
> else is ever run like AC or fridges.
>
> Is there somethig wrong with my garage or is it with the bus? Is it
> bad?
>
> Please help if you can. I know I've been a pain in the ass lately
> taking much and offering very little in return but I assure you all
> that as soon as I can help anybody out I will be all over it.
>
> Thanks again, (and again, and again,)
>
> John
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