Camper Question

[Dogface]

During the week
I stay in one of those FEMA trailers.
Last night when I returned to trailer,
I turned on br heater and elec.blanket on bed
just like I usually do.
Came back to room a few min. later
and every outlet had gone dead.
Checked breakers and all ok.
Little fuses all good.
Next?

 

[WildcatClassOf89]

GFCI outlet? Usually the first plug in a series of plugs is GFCI. It protects all plugs down stream of it should a fault arise. Next guess would be bad first plug if not GFCI. I have had them get the screw connections hot which results in an open circuit. Then there are the plugs that use the "push" connection on the rear. Never use that!!!

Bad neutral at first plug.

Bad neutral at breaker box.

Bad connection at breaker to "hot" for bedroom.

Bad connection at breaker lug to main for bedroom.

Figure this out because in my area of the world we have had two campers burn up due to heaters. Worst part is one was still occupied when the fire department got there.

You have a working smoke and carbon dioxide alarms don't you?

 

[pojocrusader]

Maybe you need a new blankie and heater

 

[Dogface]

Thanks Wildcat!
I'll check those,
and yes to both detectors.

Uhmmmm.. Pojo,

 

[CowboyP]

Looks like the other insane smarta$$ is back...

 

[smokeyjoe53]

You have paid your utility bill, haven't you?

 

[Dogface]

You have paid your utility bill, haven't you?

What you mean
this pay?
Ug.

 

[smokeyjoe53]

You have paid your utility bill, haven't you?

What you mean
this pay?
Ug.

You know, wampum, shiny beads................

 

[Dogface]

GFCI outlet? Usually the first plug in a series of plugs is GFCI. It protects all plugs down stream of it should a fault arise. Next guess would be bad first plug if not GFCI. I have had them get the screw connections hot which results in an open circuit. Then there are the plugs that use the "push" connection on the rear. Never use that!!!

Bad neutral at first plug.

Bad neutral at breaker box.

Bad connection at breaker to "hot" for bedroom.

Bad connection at breaker lug to main for bedroom.

Figure this out because in my area of the world we have had two campers burn up due to heaters. Worst part is one was still occupied when the fire department got there.

You have a working smoke and carbon dioxide alarms don't you?

It was in the breaker box.
Where most of the wiring goes right into the breaker lugs,
this one is connected to a braided wire jumper
that also runs the cooling fan for the box.
The wire nut was loose.
Removed, replaced, retaped.
Works.
Thanks!!!

 

[markf]

When all else fails..get a gasoline generator with a extension cord...

 

[CowboyP]

When all else fails..get a gasoline generator with a extension cord...

That'll work, but gas is expensive.

 

[SavannahSixManFan]

Run a long extension cord to your neighbors trailer...

 

[Dogface]

Run a long extension cord to your neighbors trailer...

That's funny!