Tailgater Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Guys - I hope this is simple. I got an 86 New world Toyota RV.....(still determining what a new world is, but that's beside the point) Electrical Problem: I put a new battery in for the generator and everything was fine. My buddies apparently left the lights on, etc and drained it....once we jumped it and charged it, NONE of the outlets work. To complicate matters this occurred while it was raining pretty good (we are addressing some leaks as well). My gut says there should be a reset button (similar to GFCI reset) or fuse somewhere and we'd be all good. We've looked all over and can't seem to find a reset or blown fuse.......any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyomota Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Tailgater said: Guys - I hope this is simple. I got an 86 New world Toyota RV.....(still determining what a new world is, but that's beside the point) Electrical Problem: I put a new battery in for the generator and everything was fine. My buddies apparently left the lights on, etc and drained it....once we jumped it and charged it, NONE of the outlets work. To complicate matters this occurred while it was raining pretty good (we are addressing some leaks as well). My gut says there should be a reset button (similar to GFCI reset) or fuse somewhere and we'd be all good. We've looked all over and can't seem to find a reset or blown fuse.......any ideas? Do a search, type keyword " ISOLATOR " on all forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailgater Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Do a search, type keyword " ISOLATOR " on all forums. I did the search on "isolator", and got a lot of hits....thank you. By suggesting that search, are you implying that the isolator under my hood has something to do with power to my outlets in the RV?? I'm a little confused because I believe the generator(under the bench seat with seperate battery) powers the electrical outlets. Is it possible that there is an isolator under the bench with the generator?? Sorry if this is elementary.......I am pretty handy, but not a mechanic by any means. If you could hint as to what to look for in the "isolator" search that would be a huge help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmd Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Â Tailgater said: I did the search on "isolator", and got a lot of hits....thank you. By suggesting that search, are you implying that the isolator under my hood has something to do with power to my outlets in the RV?? I'm a little confused because I believe the generator (under the bench seat with separate battery) powers the electrical outlets. Is it possible that there is an isolator under the bench with the generator?? Sorry if this is elementary.......I am pretty handy, but not a mechanic by any means. If you could hint as to what to look for in the "isolator" search that would be a huge help! Ok... Plug your RV into a 110 source (shore power) and try the electrical outlets. If you are not getting power to your outlets then your inverter is the problem (fuses, bad connection, etc). If they work then start your generator and plug something directly into the generator. If it works then the connection from your generator to your RV is the problem. If it doesn't work it is your generator which could be something simple or something not so simple as a bad magneto. David 86 Sun Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailgater Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 rmd said: Ok... Plug your RV into a 110 source (shore power) and try the electrical outlets. If you are not getting power to your outlets then your inverter is the problem (fuses, bad connection, etc). If they work then start your generator and plug something directly into the generator. If it works then the connection from your generator to your RV is the problem. If it doesn't work it is your generator which could be something simple or something not so simple as a bad magneto. Appreciate the step by step troubleshoot. I'll give it a shot and report back.....greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWorldWanderer Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I'm having the exact same issue, no power in any of the outlets or the air conditioning, also the pumps don't turn on. What does the isolator do and how do you hook it up I believe mine is unhooked. Also where does the 30 amp convert to 110? Thanks in advance for any help! By the way my RV is a 1986 new world just like the guy who posted this thread :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neubie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) 35 minutes ago, NewWorldWanderer said: I'm having the exact same issue, no power in any of the outlets or the air conditioning, also the pumps don't turn on. What does the isolator do and how do you hook it up I believe mine is unhooked. Also where does the 30 amp convert to 110? Thanks in advance for any help! By the way my RV is a 1986 new world just like the guy who posted this thread :-) If the convertor is unhooked, there might be a good reason. Dont fidget with 110V, and a big transformer at that, if you dont know exactly what you are doing. The convertor shouldnt have anything to do with the A/C. Check your fuses and circuit breakers. Then ask your electrician friend to fix the 110V part. Edited August 20, 2017 by neubie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Your A/C, outlets,etc. all run of of shore power or your generator. They need 120 volts to operate. Your isolator separates your truck battery from your coach battery(s). This is a 12 volt system. You cannot run 120 volts with only 12 volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWorldWanderer Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 14 hours ago, fred heath said: Your A/C, outlets,etc. all run of of shore power or your generator. They need 120 volts to operate. Your isolator separates your truck battery from your coach battery(s). This is a 12 volt system. You cannot run 120 volts with only 12 volts. Uh oh, well before I unplugged it that day, the AC was still running, but yesterday it didn't turn on, along with everything else in there, no lights, plugs etc... It was my fault, I used a cheap green extension cord to hook up power, and that's what did it :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, NewWorldWanderer said: Uh oh, well before I unplugged it that day, the AC was still running, but yesterday it didn't turn on, along with everything else in there, no lights, plugs etc... It was my fault, I used a cheap green extension cord to hook up power, and that's what did it :'( If you used a light weight extension cord you may have tripped a circuit breaker or GFI in the house. One of the must have tools you are going to need as a Toy owner is a multi meter and learn some basic uses for it. They can be had for free at Harbor freight at times or purchased for under $20 https://www.amazon.com/DM03-Multimeter-Electronic-Instrument-Continuity/dp/B01N68Y73M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503318921&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=multi+meter&psc=1 In the mean time plug something that you know works into the outlet you have the RV plugged into and see if it has power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Some toy homes had a 30 amp main breaker that was directly connected to the power cord It will be part of the converter but having no connection to the 12 volt system except for the frame ground. If the 30 amp is tripped nothing 120 volts will work. Generally there are two others one for the outlets the other for the AC. but with both being out it's more likely the 30 amp's tripped. Using a cheap cord will lower the voltage thus causing the AC etc to consume more power probably tripping the 30 amp breaker. They will look just like something you would find in a house no glass fuses involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neubie Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Look for this or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWorldWanderer Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Posted this in my other thread, but I found the breaker box right above the entrance door in my 86 New World, where the switch to turn on water pump is. Â Fuses are there as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWorldWanderer Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Anyone know where the transfer switch may be? I want to check it out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 There is also a GFI outlet involved if it is tripped you'll have no power to the outlets. It will be near something that has water involved bath and kitchen area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 2 choices, its in the 12v converter or there is a full manual switch some where. Can you follow the input wire to the 12v fuse box? From your pic it looks like the big red wire is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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