trouble with power

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;t our new trailer yesterday. Did our walk through and everthing worked. Got it home plugged it in and thought all was good. Went in it today and the micro/tv/fireplace/fridge have no power and then all the lights went out. I have it plugged into my garage with for now a 15amp extension cord(will be buying a 30amp). My understanding was i could use this extension cord and it would still be able to charge the system(battery) and be able to run some things. i guess for the last 2 days the trailer was just running off the battery. 
Any tips or ideas would greatly appreciated.

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thefabbros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Location: Rodney Ontario Status: Offline Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote thefabbros Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: trouble with power Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 9:19pm
	;t our new trailer yesterday. Did our walk through and everthing worked. Got it home plugged it in and thought all was good. Went in it today and the micro/tv/fireplace/fridge have no power and then all the lights went out. I have it plugged into my garage with for now a 15amp extension cord(will be buying a 30amp). My understanding was i could use this extension cord and it would still be able to charge the system(battery) and be able to run some things. i guess for the last 2 days the trailer was just running off the battery. Any tips or ideas would greatly appreciated.
	The Fabbro Family Rodney Ontario Canada 2012 31BH Sunset Trail Reserve 2010 Dodge Ram Sport 5.7 Hemi

salda01 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 28 Sep 2007 Location: SE Wi. Status: Offline Points: 982	Post Options Post Reply Quote salda01 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 9:27pm
	Make sure your garage breaker didn't trip or the GFI didn't trip. Also are you sure the ext. cord is good?
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thefabbros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Location: Rodney Ontario Status: Offline Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote thefabbros Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 9:44pm
	the extension cord is about 6 months old and do you mean the GFI in the trailer or in the garage. and the breaker in the garage is good b/c everything else is good in the garage. I will check again thanks for the info. it is greatly appreciated
	The Fabbro Family Rodney Ontario Canada 2012 31BH Sunset Trail Reserve 2010 Dodge Ram Sport 5.7 Hemi

danskool Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo NY Status: Offline Points: 328	Post Options Post Reply Quote danskool Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 10:32pm
	What kind of adapter are you using? Can you plug it in and test it with a meter? 30amp/15amp. adapter If it was plugged in at the dealer, the factory cord is ok (was).. But when you go home and plugged in using your adapter, no good?
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thefabbros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Location: Rodney Ontario Status: Offline Points: 56	Post Options Post Reply Quote thefabbros Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 10:58pm
	Thanks everyone for the info. Dan you were right. When I was at the dealership, the trailer was plugged right into the building and there was no need for the adapter. I had an older adapter and it works great. The one they gave me is crap. thanks again
	The Fabbro Family Rodney Ontario Canada 2012 31BH Sunset Trail Reserve 2010 Dodge Ram Sport 5.7 Hemi