Trailer lights and plugs no power

Hacksaw · 01-07-2021, 07:07 PM

Sounds like the lights that are working are DC powered and the two 5' and outside outlets are AC without any power.

FED 387 · 01-07-2021, 07:47 PM

make up a short cord just a footer so with a male plug connector on each end --plug one end into an extension cord and into a working 110 wall outlet plug the other end into a 110 outlet in the trailer ( you are back feeding 110 power into the trailer) see if the lights work---- as a previous poster suggested those 5 foot lites might be 110 and not 12 volt--also take test lite and see if you have power to the switch might also be a bad switch

Rory McNeil · 01-07-2021, 08:44 PM

Like the others have said, you may have a separate "shoreline" 115 V system for some lighting and power outlets. My Wells Cargo is setup this way, it has a seperate power cord that can be plugged into a generator or to house or garage power. Does you trailer have a power cord like that? On mine, I had to buy a special plug from a RV store to adapt the trailers shoreline plug to normal household connection. On my trailer, the shoreline cable is wired into the trailers circuit panel.

Lew Silverman · 01-08-2021, 01:33 AM

Sounds like those interior lights are fed by a 110V circuit, especially if they are florescent fixtures. There has to be a breaker panel located somewhere inside the trailer (possibly in the back of one of the cabinets?) that controls that circuit or at the very least a step-up inverter to provide the 110 volts. While it doesn't happen very often, I've seen wires severed by interior paneling screws. As was mentioned above, there should be a male receptacle, possibly under a weatherproof cover, that provides the AC power to the trailer.

Here's a link to the Owners Manual webpage -

https://forestriverinc.help/#/contin...7-6660BBE4868E

And in a pinch you could visit your local Camping World! Tell them Marcus sent you!

Good Luck with the project, Ed!

voltdr · 01-10-2021, 04:06 PM

If you post a picture of the shore power cord and the cord you are using to power it from "where ever", I will be able to guide you through fixing it. Or you can PM me if you want.
Dan Foley

Ed Carpenter · 01-10-2021, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltdr

If you post a picture of the shore power cord and the cord you are using to power it from "where ever", I will be able to guide you through fixing it. Or you can PM me if you want.
Dan Foley

Ok I will. I can’t find a 110 male plug anywhere in the trailer. I’ll get a photo. Thanks

Ed Carpenter · 01-11-2021, 02:46 PM

Here is a photo of the trailer plug and the fuse box.

01-07-2021, 07:07 PM	#1
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 881 Likes: 206 Liked 309 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Trailer lights and plugs no power Sounds like the lights that are working are DC powered and the two 5' and outside outlets are AC without any power.

01-07-2021, 07:47 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Trailer lights and plugs no power make up a short cord just a footer so with a male plug connector on each end --plug one end into an extension cord and into a working 110 wall outlet plug the other end into a 110 outlet in the trailer ( you are back feeding 110 power into the trailer) see if the lights work---- as a previous poster suggested those 5 foot lites might be 110 and not 12 volt--also take test lite and see if you have power to the switch might also be a bad switch

01-07-2021, 08:44 PM	#3
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 315 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Trailer lights and plugs no power Like the others have said, you may have a separate "shoreline" 115 V system for some lighting and power outlets. My Wells Cargo is setup this way, it has a seperate power cord that can be plugged into a generator or to house or garage power. Does you trailer have a power cord like that? On mine, I had to buy a special plug from a RV store to adapt the trailers shoreline plug to normal household connection. On my trailer, the shoreline cable is wired into the trailers circuit panel. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

01-08-2021, 01:33 AM	#4
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Trailer lights and plugs no power Sounds like those interior lights are fed by a 110V circuit, especially if they are florescent fixtures. There has to be a breaker panel located somewhere inside the trailer (possibly in the back of one of the cabinets?) that controls that circuit or at the very least a step-up inverter to provide the 110 volts. While it doesn't happen very often, I've seen wires severed by interior paneling screws. As was mentioned above, there should be a male receptacle, possibly under a weatherproof cover, that provides the AC power to the trailer. Here's a link to the Owners Manual webpage - https://forestriverinc.help/#/contin...7-6660BBE4868E And in a pinch you could visit your local Camping World! Tell them Marcus sent you! Good Luck with the project, Ed! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA Last edited by Lew Silverman; 01-08-2021 at 01:36 AM. Reason: Added website information

01-10-2021, 04:06 PM	#5
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Trailer lights and plugs no power If you post a picture of the shore power cord and the cord you are using to power it from "where ever", I will be able to guide you through fixing it. Or you can PM me if you want. Dan Foley __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

01-11-2021, 02:46 PM	#7
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Trailer lights and plugs no power Here is a photo of the trailer plug and the fuse box. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development