Electrical problem - where to start?

[curlesw]

Thanks all, will take a look at the article.

Also, forgot to mention, this happens only when the DC is connect, AC is not
turned on (i.e. plugged in or generator on)...not sure if that make a
difference.

Will read up on things and report back.

Wayne C.
85 PT-40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, roncan1842@... wrote:
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> I had a similar problem on a 35FC the problem was a 110V cord was caught
> under a swivel chair and the insulation had worn thru enough to cause a slight
> short, If you can feel it you have got a AC short some where, first check with
> a good voltmeter, then try turning off the AC breakers to locate which
> circuit is the problem. Good luck,
> Ron Roberts
> 95PT40WB
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> In a message dated 4/4/2009 8:50:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> bamnc@... writes:
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> Wayne, your skin is "hot" withd 120v ac and you should disconnect
> immediately until you find the problem.
>
> Bruce Morris
> Webmaster Wanderlodge Owners Online
> 83 FC35
> --- In _WanderlodgeForum@WanderlodgeFWan_
> (mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com) , "curlesw" wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I have an electrical problem and I'm not sure where to begin. It seems my
> Bird will give you a small "shock" whenever you touch the outside of the bus
> (not wearing shoes of course). So if you are barefoot and try to open the
> doors, zap!. Needless to say the wife and kids do not care for this feature.
> >
> > It's obvious I have a short somewhere, I'm just not sure where to start. I
> haven't made any electrical changes. Any suggestions on where to start? I
> have a EE background so I know a little about this area, just not sure how
best
> to tackle this one.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Wayne
> > 1985 PT-40
> >
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