Pop Up Camper Electrical System Basics⚡️PLUS Troubleshooting Tips
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- This video details everything you need to know about your pop up camper’s electric and power systems including some troubleshooting tips!
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Great video, as always. Packed with useful info for those that are new, and those of us that can use a refresher from time to time. I would add that on 12v frame ground locations they be inspected at the beginning of the season. I use a small brass wire brush, remove grounds, check connectors, clean any rust from connectors, attachment screws, and threaded holes. Reattach grounds using contact cleaner. I am impressed with your analytical processes. Beginning to finish your vid was packed with common sense approaches to common electrical problems. You have impressed upon others the need to slow down, observe, analyze, form a plan of attack, and complete a task by relying on one's self. "Knowledge is the basis of problem solving, injected with a large dose of self reliance, and a pinch of confidence."
All things are possible!! Bless you, and your Family. See you on the trail.
Thanks for exploring this with us. I want to add a 4-in-1, 12v charger panel, that has usb/cig lighter/voltage meter/on-off switch so my grandkids can charge their devices inside the Pop Up. We mostly boondock, we call it camping here in Alaska. 😂
Most of the tourist bring their big RV’s and stay on compacted slabs of gravel, pushed in like an apartment one on top of another, run on shore power, and never get to see a squirrel run by a pretty bird.
Hi all! Can I supplement charging my battery between boondocking trips with a trickle charger as well as shore power through the converter?
Yes
Great video man. I love learning more about campers. It makes me feel more ready. We went a few weeks ago and I bought solar panels with a charge controller and with limited garage space I figured I would hook up a power quick connect to the battery but I would do the rest of the installation while camping lol 😂 it went fine. I had to make a couple guesses due to poor instructions and no cell service lol. Also I made the reflective inserts for the windows. The first night we didn’t have them and the heater was constantly turning on. The next night with them it was much nicer. It definitely works. Thank you for all you do.
Wish you would do a segment on popup trailer lights. My right back light and right signal does work.
Thank you. Just found your channel. This video filled a lot of gaps I have in prepping our 96 Coleman/Fleetwood Laredo. ( our first camper and overall in decent shape except for electrical and the propane tank mount)
Great video! I blew the gfi circuit out in Natchez trace state park. The gfi would not reset and I never messed with the inverter before. Opened the inverter cover flipped the 15amp circuit breaker and WALAH! Power in the outlets! Here comes the coffee..😎
Thank you for this very helpful video, my daughter just bought a 98 Coleman Taos as a project. It currently has no floor so getting the electric squared away is job one. At least we can see everything , I know the very basics , but this video is just what we needed.I’ll be following you , because I’m sure we’ll run into more issues soon 😂. Thanks and God bless you 😎
I have a 2008 niagara fleetwood and my back passenger blinker light and brake light keeps blowing out the fuse in my truck and stop working what can i do to fix it?
Does anyone know where i can source a replacement roof top AC power cord for a pop up? These things are like unicorns! I bought a used Pony 2100 and it was using two 6' grey extension cords. Want to replace with a single white whip but can't find a source or even a reference at all! Appreciate any info!
Great video, very informative. However, could you please video not in portrait mode, could not see shit when your hands were involved. Focus kept moving between hands and product, it was really hard to follow visually.
What about the trailer lights for when traveling? Ours doesn't work, so we had to get the magnetic lights that plugged into our tow vehicle. I'd like to get the lights working again but don't know where to start. We have a 1997 Coleman Seapine. It doesn't have the electrical brakes.
Hi!!
I have a 1996 Coleman Fleetwood Pop-up and I am having issues with trying to replace the battery wires? I bought it from an individual that just used the electrical plug-in and never the battery. I was looking at replacement wiring, but not sure how to get to the connector. I looked under the trailer and I was able to see a small hole in the plywood where the wire goes, but have absolutely no idea how to get to it. There is a wire that is connected to the tongue, but there is no connector piece available to attach new battery wires to connect to the battery. Does anyone know a way that I can access the wire? Can I remove the thin particle board under the bed? HELP PLEASE! Thank you!!
Tough to say without seeing. However, in theory, the positive terminal of the battery will connect to the converter and be protected by a fuse. Likewise, the negative terminal of the battery will be grounded to the frame of the pop up.
We've been using an old, dual axle '91 Jayco Cardinal 6 for the past two years (no real power, busted lift kit, broken stabilizing feet, ripped canvas, terrifying heater), and just invested in a 2022 Rockwood HW 277 yesterday. Your videos have been INCREDIBLY helpful in setting us up for success with our new PUP! Thank you, thank you!
Quite the upgrade!
Can you tell me when you're not hooked up to shore power does your interior lights work off the battery? Because ours doesn't and I can't figure out why not..
Yes, they should
Hi, can someone explain something to me..
This popup only has 1 battery.
I looked up on line how long can that battery run 12 volt lights, and it said about 4 hours, so what i want to know is
1. how do people use it for the whole day or two?
2. What charges the battery when u are not plugged in?
3. Even fully charged, how is that battery strong enough to run lights, whatever you have plugged into your outlet and a heater or AC?? Lol
Please, someone explain this to me
Solar battery charger plus 2 12 volt batteries in parrel
Helps
Switching out the bulbs for 12v LED bulbs helps significantly in addition to only turning on the lights when needed.
The previous comment regarding question 2 is correct, the only way to charge battery is by being plugged in or getting power from solar or a generator.
Also, of note, your 120v outlets will not work on battery power. You need to be plugged into shore power for your outlets to work.
Great video! I’m tryin to determine the best course of action with a 12v battery. If I use just that can I run a fan and charge phones overnight? It sounds like no to me based on the video, but if I can’t what is the battery really useful for when boondocking? We may not have shore power available to us this go round.
You can definitely charge phones overnight. The fan will largely depend on the wattage and keep in mind it’ll have to be a 12v fan. Maybe a battery powered fan would be a good option?
Great idea! We typically use the fan mainly for white noise, but also just for air circulation since we don’t have an a/c
thank so much, my problem Is little bit more....I have a 99 Coleman Santa fe popup Hello, I'm looking for the electrical schematic diagram for the 1999 Santa Fe Popup. Last time I used it, the lights and all the electrical worked fine but after three months of storage, nothing electrical works. From the battery to the converter box I have the proper voltage. In the converter box, the top 2 fuses are fine but the bottom (3rd) battery fuse blows as soon as it is put in place. 12.8v (battery voltage) is measured at that fuse receptacle.
I heard it might be the kill switch according to the one video I saw from you. Other than that, something is causing the one fuse to break but yet I have nothing on in the pop-up unit. So that's why I am asking for the electrical schematic design and the event I have to follow and search for a short. Do you know where I might find one?
Thank you
Great Video.. I have a 2001 pop-up new to me.. If the battery is dead or disconnected should I be able to run the lights on the inside of the trailer from shore power? The outlets inside are working but no lights. Also when the battery is fully charged and connected are the lights supposed to work or is there another place to check to make sure all is turned on?
Yes and yes - try and find the disconnect switch for the lights and see if it’s actuated. Alternatively, check the fuses in the converter to see if one is blown.
@@ItsPoppin Thank you it was the fuse at the battery and also the battery was low.
If anyone would like to help me out here I have a 2013 Forest River Rockwood we plugged a mini heater into one of the outlets and within 5 minutes it cut off I went over and pushed the reset button on the GFCI and nothing happened now none of my electrical plugs anywhere work. What could be possibly going on. I checked all the fuses and I checked all the breakers and everything is turned on and the fuses were fine but the GFCI will not reset.
Gfci may be bad
@@scottterry1659 that is exactly what it was
How about the porch light?
I have a 1997 Coleman Fleetwood Niagara. Everything seems to work well except the amber color porch light which is LED.
I wanted to ask you a question, I hope you can help me. I have a regular pop-up and I want to put a solar panel on it, just to charge the battery. The idea is to eliminate the possibility of charging the pop up's battery through the truck (when connected) and charging it with the solar panel or when you connect the pop up to city power, it only works (automatically) with the latter. Do you know how it could be done? From already thank you very much
First time I've seen this great video and your channel. Thank you! I was looking for preview of my upcoming attempt at adding a DC Bluetooth Ammeter in my Viking behind the WFCO and add a new wire feed on one of the existing circuits that isn't being used much. I'll remove the WFCO cover to expose where the wires come onto the front next to the fuses and then pull each fuse to see which appliances are wired to which colored wire. With the DC Red wire nut you've indicated where the POS might come in, but didn't show where the NEG (white) would come it, although I assume it's somewhere on a terminal bar attached to that copper ground wire. I'll go looking! Thanks, again.
Hi- I don't currently own a Pop-up camper, but my Husband and I are in the search for a Pop-up camper that can be pulled with a 2020 Subaru Outback. What do you suggest as a light pop-up camper ? I've watch many of your videos and do appreciate you keeping in simple for those beginners like me!! We are in search of a small pop-up since in will be just my husband and of course our dog. We don't need a toliet or shower or AC since we do camper at State Parks for the most part. But it would be a plus. I can always use a fan for AC, since those can be heavy. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
I was ready to do some heavy wiring tracing until I watched your video. On an older coleman popup the flip up stove/sink got out of line and did not press the shut off switch. After check I my lights work. It was confusing that my out side light did work. Thanks.
Do you have to do anything to switch from shore power to battery? When I unplug my shore power nothing works except the electrical roof lift.
Appreciate all the videos! I have an 06 Coleman Fleetwood Americana Timberlake. When I'm plugged in to shore power the AC will work, however my lights and outlets are no longer working. I have replaced the kill switch and no luck. Breakers and fuses in converter all seem to be good. Any thoughts on this?
I also had to change my converter because the 12 volt side went bad, not an easy job, but I did it myself. Only problem is the outlet next to it doesn't work.
Just the one outlet? Perhaps the one outlet wiring is loose.
@@ItsPoppin Thanks, I will check for that.
Awesome...
I just bought a 2003 Bonaire and I have to replace the converter.
This video helps me a lot..💪🏻
Excellent video Thanks! I have a 2007 fleetwood santa fe popup and would like to replace the hardwired smoke detector with a battery only smoke detector. There is no plug on the wired detector so would need to cut the wires to get it off. Will this affect other components in the popup?
Great job and thank you! I’m hoping to see something from your channel on the exterior lights or running lights. Please provide me a link if you have a trouble shooting solution. Thanks in advance
How many 12 volt led roof lights can i wires to each one of those 12 volt wires?
Considering they’re only a few watts each, probably as many as you like.
Is there only one disconnect switch on the pop ups?
Hello, I have seen several of your videos, they are extraordinary, very well explained. Thank you very much for sharing your information.
Nothing but an ad for the new converter and the other equipment he shows. Read the description. This is nothing but a long ad.
Not true! because of this video I FINALLY have figured out why my new battery isn’t working! I didn’t realize the wiring goes through the converter!!! thank you It’s Poppin! Electrical Newbie here
No mention of solar generator
Any tips for restoring a water damaged lid on the front end storage box? 😁 I can’t quite figure out how to Contact you guys and have had trouble finding any local help with this…been watching your videos for a year and a half or so. Always so helpful!
What if you have a portable AC in your camper? Can you run that at home on a regular outlet?
Just depends on what wattage it’s drawing.
I have a pop up my first one my outlets work just not my 12v lights on the inside or a mommy fridge it’s connect to a outlet at my house
New pop-up owner here, this video was super helpful, thanks. I am dealing with a mystery that I can't solve, and I wondered if you had seen before. When the camper is plugged into shore, power, I plug in an electric heater that runs at 700 watts. After about two minutes, the 15 amp breaker trips. I don't understand why. It doesn't appear to be related to the outlet I'm using, because this happens no matter which outlet I choose. At 700 watts, I'm only running about 6.3 amps, yet the breaker is tripping. Have you seen this? Otherwise the system seems in good shape. Thanks.
I don’t have the complete answer but after watching many vids I noticed a lot of campers plug in those types of appliances with a regular cord directly in the electrical box do to the constant tripping of the breakers.
You guys always have great videos. But I think this is one of my favorites. Thanks for this! As a fairly new popup owner, I need content like this!
Thanks!
I concur. This explanation was greatly helpful.
I have a 1999 Coleman Taos I’m having issues with just the ceiling lights. So I have some trouble shooting to do.
Any thoughts or experiences with camping with a battery for power as well as using a generator? When shore power isn't an option?
Thank you for this wonderful information .
Great Video and was very easy to follow .
Hey! You always have great camper information. I need a powered trailor dolly to move my Rockwood Pop- Up around on my campsite property. It's 12ft closed up, wieghs 1800 lbs. Which dolly would you recommend! Thanks
No experience, sorry.
I think you just solved a mystery for us! When we get on the back bunk, sometimes the lights go out. It has been getting worse. We were wondering if the kill switch was under there somehow. We need to investigate further. The kill switch on our StarCraft was under the galley kitchen so that when we folded it down, it was activated.
Yes, check under the metal plate mounted to the rear bunk that slides up against the rear wall.
Nice video, do you happen to have one on cracked fiberglass walls.
What are the symptoms of a failed/failing converter?
Hey, my man, thanks for all the videos! You’ve encouraged me to buy a 1999 Coachmen Clipper (my first rv)! The converter (Centurion 3000) recently started giving off a burning smell…
That’s not good!
Where do you get your parts for your pop-up campers when you need to replace or repair it the reason I’m asking is because I have a 2000 Coleman/Fleetwood Cheyenne that I need parts for like the storage box top
Coleman Pop Up Parts has everything. Formerly Beckleys.
Thanks , I am a licensed electrician and even I learned a few things.
Cami leave my 12 Volt battery at home if I am going to have shore power for my whole trip? Or do I need it to run the ceiling lights?
You can leave it
Very informative. Thank You.
i have a new to m e 1996 jayco and my fridge runs on battery do i need to have it plugged in to outlet for it to work?
Please watch this video: Pop Up Camper REFRIGERATOR Basics | How to Turn On Your Pop Up Camper Dometic 3-Way Refrigerator
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Your info helped a lot!!! Thank you!
love your videos us them all the time been following you for about a year and a half been camping fo a year still us you old videos when iam out and run in to problems.
Glad to help out!
That auto focus is killing me!
Can you do a video of how to run led strip for outside of pop up? And maybe floor lights as well?
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Thank you! Very informative!
Running your campers heater is fine on 15amp right?
Yes
Taking that tape / fuse tip!
I accidentally hook up the wrong wires to a deep cycle battery it pop a fuse but I put in a new fuse but now the outlet don’t work what do I have to do it fix the outlets
Check the circuit breaker in the converter and the GFCI outlet
@@ItsPoppin I did I guess the outlet not link to the power when running by battery I test it out when we got home and plug the camper to the house outlet and everything including the outlet work
Very helpful. Thanks a lot!!
No problem
Do the old style converters charge the battery as well?
You’d have to research the specific model.
Great video very detailed Thank you
No problem!
Thanks!
I know my solution isn't right for everyone, but I did a complete rewire of my system. Where my converter was located was very inconvenient (on wall/floor under dinette) I removed it and moved service to under my bench seat for dinette. I put in a house subpanel and a dedicated plug for a new stand alone 12v converter, which I inturn wired into a 12v fuse panel capable of 12 circuits.