Oh boy---now i've done it--how did i kill my water and power?
suse1023 said
05:37 PM Apr 9, 2015
Sheesh, second night in a park and all heck broke loose with my Carriage Cameo fifth wheel.
First I plugged in and then flipped the breaker thing at the post---50 amp, yup---check.
Then I attached the water hose and lifted the pump handle and water shot everywhere at the intake place--I ran to see where it was leaking and got a shock when I touched the camper. Didn't really believe it but turned off the water and touched the camper again--only to get a shock once more.
So of course I immediately unplugged it, and unplugged it from the truck as well. no more shocks, but my progressive surge protector is no longer lit up either.
btw, we had a 50 amp surge protector installed in the rig, with a 30 amp plug in attachment at the pole--as recommended by another rv person.
I was able to fill a bucket for water use, and was amazed at the insane water pressure from the water pump---I suspect that it blew apart my fitting and the water sprayed all over the electric stuff in there. Is that likely?
Thankfully I am holed up for the night in Statesville NC and there is a Camper World here.
I intend to be there when they open in the morning---any words of wisdon for getting everything shipshape without spending more than necessary?
suse1023 said
05:40 PM Apr 9, 2015
darn I posted in the wrong forum. I think its time for some wine with my whine, sigh...
Sheesh, second night in a park and all heck broke loose with my Carriage Cameo fifth wheel.
First I plugged in and then flipped the breaker thing at the post---50 amp, yup---check.
Then I attached the water hose and lifted the pump handle and water shot everywhere at the intake place--I ran to see where it was leaking and got a shock when I touched the camper. Didn't really believe it but turned off the water and touched the camper again--only to get a shock once more.
So of course I immediately unplugged it, and unplugged it from the truck as well. no more shocks, but my progressive surge protector is no longer lit up either.
btw, we had a 50 amp surge protector installed in the rig, with a 30 amp plug in attachment at the pole--as recommended by another rv person.
I was able to fill a bucket for water use, and was amazed at the insane water pressure from the water pump---I suspect that it blew apart my fitting and the water sprayed all over the electric stuff in there. Is that likely?
Thankfully I am holed up for the night in Statesville NC and there is a Camper World here.
I intend to be there when they open in the morning---any words of wisdon for getting everything shipshape without spending more than necessary?