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Old 12-28-2017, 02:13 AM   #1
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No Shore or Gen power..

OK...no AC power on shore or generator...2017 29h Outlaw...breakers are all good at panel...any suggestions?

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Old 12-28-2017, 02:53 AM   #2
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Transfer switch wiring is loose: a Thor standard.
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Old 12-29-2017, 01:53 AM   #3
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Check the wirenuts in the transfer switch

Ours were loose and arced then melted the connections.

Rewired the connections and everything has been good since
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Old 12-29-2017, 02:51 PM   #4
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Loose wire at panel...gezzz...this thing just keeps on giving...
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Old 12-29-2017, 03:07 PM   #5
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Actually in the panel? Or from the transfer switch to the panel? That's where it's normally loose as Mike said, the wirenuts.
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Old 12-29-2017, 03:11 PM   #6
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Yep, Check my post "Transfer Switch Meltdown". Wire nuts should not be used in any situation on an RV.
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Old 12-29-2017, 03:40 PM   #7
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Yep, Check my post "Transfer Switch Meltdown". Wire nuts should not be used in any situation on an RV.
Link to reference post: http://www.thorforums.com/forums/f4/...own-10516.html
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Old 12-29-2017, 05:10 PM   #8
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Of course, the fun comes trying to find the transfer switch. Was on the phone with THOR for three hours since it wasn't where they said it should be.

But, did learn a lot about my coach....(grin,)
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Old 12-29-2017, 11:04 PM   #9
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Loose wire at panel...gezzz...this thing just keeps on giving...
Is everything else checking out okay?
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Old 12-31-2017, 03:17 PM   #10
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Just the usual stuff Bob... everything is out of level..stove about 1 inche...one side of the awning bracket not plumb..the exterior vent cover for stove not level...starting a go fund me page to purchase pocket levels for Thor assembly employees...
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I'll be happy to throw a couple bucks to you, for such a greatly-needed item!
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:10 PM   #12
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Is this a Thor product? Probably a loose wire!
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:13 PM   #13
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Is this a Thor product? Probably a loose wire!
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That link didn't work.

On our Miramar, we have an automatic transfer switch. I'm assuming we might be off the hook on this transfer switch loose wiring issue.
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:17 PM   #14
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:20 PM   #15
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That's one quick way to heat it up.
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:21 PM   #16
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On a positive note...did receive my Kidde replacement fire extinguishers..maybe just in time!
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Old 01-01-2018, 08:25 PM   #17
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That link didn't work.

On our Miramar, we have an automatic transfer switch. I'm assuming we might be off the hook on this transfer switch loose wiring issue.
The automatic switches are the ones with loose wires...
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Terastone, No you are not off the hook. In addition to your Automatic Transfer Switch, your water heater is also installed with wire nuts.
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Terastone, No you are not off the hook. In addition to your Automatic Transfer Switch, your water heater is also installed with wire nuts.
OH boy. Ok, so the recommendation is to replace the wire nuts with inline connectors with weather proof ends?

I don't know where all these connections are exactly, but I'll go fishing for them.

On a slightly related note. My water pump did use the yellow inline connectors but the water pump wire slipped out of the connector. I did replace it with a fresh connector and melted the ends for stability and weatherproofing.

What I was asking for before, was pictures to aid in determining exactly where these connections are in relation to the appliances themselves.
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Old 01-01-2018, 10:50 PM   #20
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OH boy. Ok, so the recommendation is to replace the wire nuts with inline connectors with weather proof ends?

What I was asking for before, was pictures to aid in determining exactly where these connections are in relation to the appliances themselves.
They’re everywhere, they’re everywhere!!!
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