Shore power problem 95 Bounder


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beegolden

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I have a 1995 Fleetwood Bounder and at times I have no shore power, I plug the unit in for a few days each month. In the summer shore AC turns on in about two min. last month it was a little colder and it took about 15 min. to work. I just tried the other day and the shore power would not work at all. I waited a day and the tempature increased to about 45F vs the 35F of the previous day and the power worked fine, would the tempature cause this as it gets colder?
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LEN

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Re: Shore power problem 95 Bounder

Possible the transfer switch. Can you hear it when you plug in(a click)? If not try plugging it in 3-4 times and listen, cold could slow it for connection.

LEN
 
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beegolden

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RE: Shore power problem 95 Bounder

The generator was removed before I purchased, I carry one with me but it is not installed.

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I have left the shore power plugged in for the last week, when I unplug it now and plug back in I do hear a click right away any the unit turns the AC power on in about 15 seconds. In my area it will get cold again tonight I will unplug it and try in the morning when it is cold.
 
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beegolden

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RE: Shore power problem 95 Bounder

OK - as of now

After shore line unpluged for the night and the weather cold, I plug the unit in and there is no click, I tried 4 times and could not make it click.

Am I safe think I should replace the ATS 30 line/generator switch.

Thank you
 
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LEN

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Re: Shore power problem 95 Bounder

Ok try it again when it warms and if you get power I would bet the grease they use for electrical contacts is stiff in the cold weather and not allowing the movement for the close when plugging in. Then it's a case of lube or new switch.`

LEN
 
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beegolden

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RE: Shore power problem 95 Bounder

Just for fun I put a small heater in the compartment for about 10 min. this worked, so not to leave this alone I let it cool back down for a few hours, and it did not work, put the heater back on works again. At least I know the problem now.
At least I feel like I did something on New Years Day now.
Thank you for the help.
 
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