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Old 07-20-2018, 08:07 AM   #1
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Where oh where are the fuses?

I realize this is probably impossible but I'm asking anyway...
We have a Scamp 16 with front bathroom. I believe the fuses should be in the front closet.
They aren't there.
(The previous owner did some electrical work, I have reached out to him)

Any ideas as to where they might be?

TIA!
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Old 07-20-2018, 08:34 AM   #2
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If my memory is correct
There maybe a fuse in the front closet protecting the battery charge wire— located in bottom front of closet
There is a fuse coming off the positive of the battery located in the battery box
The other DC fuses are in the converter
( Automotive blade fuses)
Fuses for running lights , brake lights and turn signals are in the vehicle
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Old 07-20-2018, 08:46 AM   #3
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Thanks Steve, yes I found fuse coming off battery and the fuses under the side dinette by the AC relay. But no fuses in the closet.
I'm stumped.
I've looked in every cupboard.
It's a mystery.
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Old 07-20-2018, 08:55 AM   #4
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There is a relay in the converter with a N/O & N/C contacts
The relay is energized when plugged into shore power , then the N/O contact closes supplying 12 VDC power from the converter to the trailer
When not plugged into shore power the relay is deenergized and the trailer’s 12 VDC power comes from the battery through the N/C contact
The relay contacts can go bad especially the N/C contact
If you are plugged into shore power your 12 VDC should still work even if your battery is bad or disconnected
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Old 07-20-2018, 09:14 AM   #5
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What year is your trailer?
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Old 07-20-2018, 11:36 AM   #6
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Thanks Steve, that N/C contact may be the problem. It's a 1999, Floyd.
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Old 07-20-2018, 11:39 AM   #7
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Thanks Steve, that N/C contact may be the problem. It's a 1999, Floyd.
My Scamp was a 1999 and the PO had the relay go bad in the converter
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Old 07-20-2018, 11:54 AM   #8
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Thanks so much! I'll relay all this to my mechanic. This stuff is all WAY above my pay grade
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