outlets out drivers side 08 Super Nova

[SupernovaJulie]

Both inside outlets on the drivers side of our Super Nova are not working. One is under our dinette and one is in the back bedroom. We tried to reset the GFI outlets in the bathroom and in the kitchen with no luck. We tried the breakers near the entry steps and none were tripped. Any place else we should look?
This is a new to us rv so we haven't found all the hidden breakers and fuses yet. Thanks for any help you can provide!

[RY469]

The outlets are typically on a "string," meaning connected one to the other. The outlets themselves have punch-down connections inside. I've found situations like yours where the punch-down in one of the outlets is not made sufficiently, thereby breaking the "string" and not allowing power to outlets downstream. So the last one with power might be the culprit, or next one with no power. Pull the outlet, and check. Easiest to use a non-contact AC tester (hot in, dead out, you found the problem). The outlets have toggle's holding them in the wall, don't fully remove mount screws (you'll loose the toggles). The back of the outlets clip on, and the internal punch-down can be made using a flat blade screw driver to push the wires into the groove better (this will make more sense when you look at one). Hope this helps, good luck. BTW, don't forget to turn off the circuit breaker when disassembling an outlet.

[SupernovaJulie]

Thanks for the advice! We will start digging into the outlets and see what we come up with.

[Timothy]

Check and see if you have a GFCI tripped.

[THenne1713]

Re: BREAKERS, did you cycle them ALL OFF, then back ON? Sometimes, look like not tripped, but they are. If no luck, 2) UNPLUG and pull breaker panel cover, and inspect/ tighten all SCREWS for Breakers and Neutral strips. TIP: (CS vs RS Definition)= CURB SIDE/ ROADSIDE; (e.g. USA= DRIVER= Roadside) Good Luck


p.s. ONE other thought: If these receptacles are fed by INVERTER that was turned OFF for STORAGE, you may need to turn ON to power them, and if so, maybe ADD Labels?

[Puettz]

I would check the inverter. I had the exact same problem, the GFCI’s were fine and went to the inverter under the coach and one of the breakers was tripped. Very frustrating indeed. Good luck.