Watch for
RV will not run on shore power
Watch for
Lights or appliances are dead
Watch for
Breaker trips or battery drains
RV power is more than one system
Shore power enters through a cord and inlet, passes through protection and distribution, and feeds 120-volt appliances. A converter then supplies 12-volt loads and charges the battery. An inverter, generator, transfer switch, or altered wiring can add more paths. “No power” is not specific enough to choose a part.
Use a simple symptom map before calling: do the interior lights work, do outlets work, does the air conditioner start, does the refrigerator change modes, and does the battery charge? Keep the answers, but leave live-panel testing to a qualified technician.
Safety comes first
Heat at a plug, discolored plastic, a burning smell, buzzing, or repeated trips can indicate a connection or overload problem. Disconnecting power may be appropriate if it can be done safely; do not touch exposed conductors or improvise around a protective device.
