Question

[mtp0212@...]

Have a 1986 PT (pretty terrific???)40 Wanderlodge which is getting ready to head to GA on Tuesday morning. Have a small problem. My traveling buddy Pam thinks the GFI (whatever that is) might have been tripped. None of the plugs work, the curtains don't work, and the lights above the lavatory won't work. My buddy's computer is sick right now, so it has fallen to me to ask:

Where might one find the GFI thingy that needs to be reset? We have looked at all the plugs in the coach with no success. Pam is shaking her head as she reads the manuals which, of course, don't mention anythingabout a GFI. I am sure someone in this group of intelligent, knowledgeable Bird owners knows. Please share that information.

Many thanks,

Martha in AL

[mtp0212@...]

Thanks for the help and information. Passed it on, and something worked. We have power again. Nice to know people who have the answers.

Martha in AL

[Curt Sprenger]

Our 1987 does not have GFIs and I doubt yours has any. I assume you are plugged into shore power and it's good. I'd start by resetting ALL the breakers in the 120 volt panel (our panel is located reward of the bed in the curb side closet). Next check that the transfer switch is set to the correct power source shore or generator.


Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA

On Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 3:22 PM, <"mtp0212@aol.com"> wrote:

 

Have a 1986 PT (pretty terrific???)40 Wanderlodge which is getting ready to head to GA on Tuesday morning.  Have a small problem.  My traveling buddy  Pam thinks the GFI (whatever that is) might have been tripped.  None of the plugs work, the curtains don't work, and the lights above the lavatory won't work.  My buddy's computer is sick right now, so it has fallen to me to ask:

    Where might one find the GFI thingy that needs to be reset?  We have looked at all the plugs in the coach with no success.  Pam is shaking her head as she reads the manuals which, of course, don't mention anything about a GFI.  I am sure someone in this group of intelligent, knowledgeable Bird owners knows.  Please share that information.

 

Many thanks,

             Martha in AL

[Robert Johannesen]

Martha,

Mine is a '91 so I don't know precisely where your GFI is located. But here is a hint for where to look first: theGround Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is required in spaces that may have water close to the circuits. They normally come in 2 common forms. The duplex recepticalplug type (that can be anywhere on the circuit)or the circuit breaker type that would be located in the AC circuit breaker panel.

My coach has 2 - one in the "basement" storage area, and one over the bathroom lavatory- but you have to basically put your head in the lavatory and then look up under the bottom of the mirror and medicine cabinet to see it.

Hope that helps - have a great trip!

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Have a 1986 PT (pretty terrific???)40 Wanderlodge which is getting ready to head to GA on Tuesday morning. Have a small problem. My traveling buddy Pam thinks the GFI (whatever that is) might have been tripped. None of the plugs work, the curtains don't work, and the lights above the lavatory won't work. My buddy's computer is sick right now, so it has fallen to me to ask:

Where might one find the GFI thingy that needs to be reset? We have looked at all the plugs in the coach with no success. Pam is shaking her head as she reads the manuals which, of course, don't mention anythingabout a GFI. I am sure someone in this group of intelligent, knowledgeable Bird owners knows. Please share that information.

Many thanks,

Martha in AL

[Ernie Ekberg]

HEY CURT- wish you were here Ernie- Pine Mountain, Ga- the site of the RATS rally Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Wanderlodge Weatherford, Tx 817-475-3991 www.ernieekbergflooring.net --- On Sat, 10/16/10, Curt Sprenger wrote: From: Curt Sprenger Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Question To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 5:44 PM Our 1987 does not have GFIs and I doubt yours has any. I assume you are plugged into shore power and it's good. I'd start by resetting ALL the breakers in the 120 volt panel (our panel is located reward of the bed in the curb side closet). Next check that the transfer switch is set to the correct power source shore or generator. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA On Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 3:22 PM, <mtp0212@...> wrote: Have a 1986 PT (pretty terrific???)40 Wanderlodge which is getting ready to head to GA on Tuesday morning. Have a small problem. My traveling buddy Pam thinks the GFI (whatever that is) might have been tripped. None of the plugs work, the curtains don't work, and the lights above the lavatory won't work. My buddy's computer is sick right now, so it has fallen to me to ask: Where might one find the GFI thingy that needs to be reset? We have looked at all the plugs in the coach with no success. Pam is shaking her head as she reads the manuals which, of course, don't mention anythingabout a GFI. I am sure someone in this group of intelligent, knowledgeable Bird owners knows. Please share that information. Many thanks, Martha in AL