Checking For A Hot Skin


Sounds like you are checking to see if you have been in the sun too long.  Nope, it is checking to see if your RV has a faulty 120 volt electrical current issue that could be deadly. 120 volt electrical issues could be with the shore power pedestal, a faulty cord, or a problem with the 120 volts system of your RV.

The minimum you will need is a circuit analyzer, and a non-contact voltage detector.  These come in all sizes and prices.  I personally use the Camco Power Defender surge protector/Circuit analyzer shown below. 

First make sure that the 30 amp breaker is off at the shore power pedestal.  Plug up your circuit analyzer and turn the power on.  Make sure the lights on your circuit analyzer show that all is good.  If you get any other reading than all is good, do not connect your RV to the pedestal, and notify the campground staff. If all is good, turn off your 30 amp breaker and connect your RV.  (NOTE: DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH THE RV UNTIL THE NEXT STEP IS COMPLETED).  Connect your RV to the circuit analyzer/surge protector and turn on the 30 amp breaker.  Hold your non-contact voltage protector close to the plug until it beeps.  This is telling you your detector is working. Now, touch the frame of your RV, touch the steps, and touch the hand rail.  If you get a beep you have a “HOT SKIN” situation.  Immediately turn off the 30 amp breaker and leave it off until you find the source of the problem.  This is a very dangerous situation and could kill you. 

If you don’t get a beep, you are good to go.  Happy Camping.

If at any time you get an electrical tingle from touching your RV turn off the power at the pedestal and source out the problem starting with the steps above.
 

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