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This is excellent. Thank you. Now I understand the system much better. Will let you know if any of the screws are loose etc. Other than that I believe that your suggestion will resolve the issue. The system has worked flawlessly since last evening. Being naturally lazy at least with the outside temperature where it is I'm hoping not to have to troubleshoot till the weather cooperates a bit more! Once again thanks for your wisdom and willingness to share Much appreciated

Thanks will try that. Great suggestion. Will try this out. Much appreciated GFCI has not tripped. Thanks for the suggestion.

Thank you very much, Tom. Most helpful. We did run the generator with the same result. The same results when we switched to solar. I have verified that the pedestal is providing power. The Surge suppression system advises that there is power on both legs, 120 volts on line 1 and 122 volts on line 2. Line 1 draws 6 amps, line 2 is zero (when the number 1 pin breaker on the inverter is tripped) The ATS is NOT the original one. We replaced it with another 3 years ago. I can't find/remember the name of the manufacturer/model of the replacement, but at the time, it was deemed to be the best-performing ATS for RVs and yachts. I agree fully with you about how dangerous the original one was. Ours failed, and when the cover was pulled off, the inside was totally burnt. You could smell the burnt wires and melted cabinet! ANYONE with the original ATS owes it to themselves to replace the ATS as soon as possible. At the electrical panel, I have similar voltages (to the exterior measurements at the surge suppression system) on either side of the main breaker when measured individually. One interesting thing is that I have a combined voltage of approximately 240 volts when measured individually, when I measure the voltage across both sides of the main breaker, I get 207 volts. I don't understand that, but that's a whole different concern now. When the pin on the inverter is tripped, the fridge, washer/dryer worked fine. However, all other outlets and the microwave have no voltage. Once I reset the first pin breaker on the ATS everything works perfectly. But 10 minutes later it tripped again. I then reset the pin breaker again, took the water heater off 120 and placed it on 12 volts, and all has been fine since. My thinking is that there is too much load on the one side. Does that make sense? One other item that may be a factor is that when we purchased the coach, the inverter had to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair or replacement. It was repaired and since we have not had an issue. I hope this provides a better understanding of my situation Thanks again for your assistance, much appreciated. Laurice

No auxiliary heating being used….ever.

Unit is plugged in to shore power.

We have a 2009 Monaco Knight PKQ38 and have lost the #1 leg of power off of the inverter. Had the whole inverter rebuilt when we purchased the coach in 2020 and have not had any isses since. Tonight is the coldest night of the season (of course!) and suddenly we lost one side/leg of the power. We reset the inverter and everything was fine then 10 minutes later it happened again. Any words of wisdom would be warmly received and much appreciated. Thanks Laurice

Thanks all. Much appreciated

Great response. Thank you so much.

Thanks all. Great information and confirmed was I thinking. we are full timers in southern BC so it can get a little col in the winter but based on your advise, we’ll venture out and throw the main break going forward. m Many thanks for the info. Much appreciated

Quick question. Can I exercise my generator while on shore power? I just replaced the automatic transfer switch and not sure if the exercising was the cause or nearly a coincidence. Thanks in advance Laurice

Thanks Gary. Checked all fuses. All good.

Thanks for the info. Appears that we have a different system than outlined in the manual. We do not have a rack and pinion system. Dave P. You’re right exact same situation. Unfortunately ( in this situation) we are full timers. Would love to get galley slide out. Thanks for the info. Laurice

The front slides on our 2009 Monaco Knight 38PKQ have stopped working. There is power to the motor. It appears that the seal between the pump and the motor failed as there is now oil visible when the dust cap on the end of the motor is removed. I understand there is a minimum 2 weeks to get a motor/pump assembly from Lippert. Galley slide is in, living room slide is out. Questions: 1) Can/how do I extend the galley slide? How specifically do I do this? I have identified the hydraulic line (labelled orange/black) I believe the valve is located behind the solenoid. Which way do I turn the valve to extend the slide? Which way do I ‘spin’ the motor? 2) Once extended will I be able to retract? Or is this a one time action to allow transport to a dealer for replacement? Any help would be most appreciated Laurice & Jennifer 2009 Monaco Knight 38PKQ 2017 Ford Explorer follows behind with Blue Ox Fort Steele RV Park & Resort

Still have old unit.