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This video details everything you need to know about your pop up camper’s electric and power systems including some troubleshooting tips!
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@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! As always, we threw some links in the description for the tools and products we used in the video. Cheers!

@stevenrogers4832 2 года назад

Great video, as always. Packed with useful info for those that are new, and those of us that can use a refresher from time to time. I would add that on 12v frame ground locations they be inspected at the beginning of the season. I use a small brass wire brush, remove grounds, check connectors, clean any rust from connectors, attachment screws, and threaded holes. Reattach grounds using contact cleaner. I am impressed with your analytical processes. Beginning to finish your vid was packed with common sense approaches to common electrical problems. You have impressed upon others the need to slow down, observe, analyze, form a plan of attack, and complete a task by relying on one's self. "Knowledge is the basis of problem solving, injected with a large dose of self reliance, and a pinch of confidence." All things are possible!! Bless you, and your Family. See you on the trail.

@hausofphid3966 2 года назад

We've been using an old, dual axle '91 Jayco Cardinal 6 for the past two years (no real power, busted lift kit, broken stabilizing feet, ripped canvas, terrifying heater), and just invested in a 2022 Rockwood HW 277 yesterday. Your videos have been INCREDIBLY helpful in setting us up for success with our new PUP! Thank you, thank you!

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Quite the upgrade!

@kelleycoyle-fleer2972 2 года назад

Thanks for exploring this with us. I want to add a 4-in-1, 12v charger panel, that has usb/cig lighter/voltage meter/on-off switch so my grandkids can charge their devices inside the Pop Up. We mostly boondock, we call it camping here in Alaska. 😂 Most of the tourist bring their big RV’s and stay on compacted slabs of gravel, pushed in like an apartment one on top of another, run on shore power, and never get to see a squirrel run by a pretty bird.

@lobow1287 10 месяцев назад

Great video! I blew the gfi circuit out in Natchez trace state park. The gfi would not reset and I never messed with the inverter before. Opened the inverter cover flipped the 15amp circuit breaker and WALAH! Power in the outlets! Here comes the coffee..😎

@HmoTyson Год назад

Thank you for this very helpful video, my daughter just bought a 98 Coleman Taos as a project. It currently has no floor so getting the electric squared away is job one. At least we can see everything , I know the very basics , but this video is just what we needed.I’ll be following you , because I’m sure we’ll run into more issues soon 😂. Thanks and God bless you 😎

@americanultra4334 2 года назад

Great video man. I love learning more about campers. It makes me feel more ready. We went a few weeks ago and I bought solar panels with a charge controller and with limited garage space I figured I would hook up a power quick connect to the battery but I would do the rest of the installation while camping lol 😂 it went fine. I had to make a couple guesses due to poor instructions and no cell service lol. Also I made the reflective inserts for the windows. The first night we didn’t have them and the heater was constantly turning on. The next night with them it was much nicer. It definitely works. Thank you for all you do.

@richwalter3107 Год назад

Thank you. Just found your channel. This video filled a lot of gaps I have in prepping our 96 Coleman/Fleetwood Laredo. ( our first camper and overall in decent shape except for electrical and the propane tank mount)

@luchofly Год назад

Awesome... I just bought a 2003 Bonaire and I have to replace the converter. This video helps me a lot..💪🏻

@The65minutes 2 года назад

Wish you would do a segment on popup trailer lights. My right back light and right signal does work.

@jeffd8058 2 года назад

You guys always have great videos. But I think this is one of my favorites. Thanks for this! As a fairly new popup owner, I need content like this!

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Thanks!

@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106 2 года назад

I concur. This explanation was greatly helpful.

@workwithCandy 11 месяцев назад

I have a 1999 Coleman Taos I’m having issues with just the ceiling lights. So I have some trouble shooting to do.

@ahadjes 11 месяцев назад

Hello, I have seen several of your videos, they are extraordinary, very well explained. Thank you very much for sharing your information.

@scottterry1659 Год назад

Thanks , I am a licensed electrician and even I learned a few things.

@Reloader826 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this wonderful information . Great Video and was very easy to follow .

@fireflash1692 2 года назад

love your videos us them all the time been following you for about a year and a half been camping fo a year still us you old videos when iam out and run in to problems.

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Glad to help out!

@daddyof3girls09 2 года назад

I know my solution isn't right for everyone, but I did a complete rewire of my system. Where my converter was located was very inconvenient (on wall/floor under dinette) I removed it and moved service to under my bench seat for dinette. I put in a house subpanel and a dedicated plug for a new stand alone 12v converter, which I inturn wired into a 12v fuse panel capable of 12 circuits.

@brianclancy6101 Год назад

First time I've seen this great video and your channel. Thank you! I was looking for preview of my upcoming attempt at adding a DC Bluetooth Ammeter in my Viking behind the WFCO and add a new wire feed on one of the existing circuits that isn't being used much. I'll remove the WFCO cover to expose where the wires come onto the front next to the fuses and then pull each fuse to see which appliances are wired to which colored wire. With the DC Red wire nut you've indicated where the POS might come in, but didn't show where the NEG (white) would come it, although I assume it's somewhere on a terminal bar attached to that copper ground wire. I'll go looking! Thanks, again.

@YourpainRx Год назад

Your info helped a lot!!! Thank you!

@edrapal2001 2 года назад

Hey, my man, thanks for all the videos! You’ve encouraged me to buy a 1999 Coachmen Clipper (my first rv)! The converter (Centurion 3000) recently started giving off a burning smell…

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

That’s not good!

@davidepperhart4136 Год назад

I was ready to do some heavy wiring tracing until I watched your video. On an older coleman popup the flip up stove/sink got out of line and did not press the shut off switch. After check I my lights work. It was confusing that my out side light did work. Thanks.

@andyhamilton8940 2 года назад

Very informative. Thank You.

@johnnierobles2304 Год назад

Great job and thank you! I’m hoping to see something from your channel on the exterior lights or running lights. Please provide me a link if you have a trouble shooting solution. Thanks in advance

@deaniejaggers380 2 года назад

Thank you! Very informative!

@heatherstahl1473 2 года назад

What about the trailer lights for when traveling? Ours doesn't work, so we had to get the magnetic lights that plugged into our tow vehicle. I'd like to get the lights working again but don't know where to start. We have a 1997 Coleman Seapine. It doesn't have the electrical brakes.

@davidoliverKCD3 2 года назад

Hi all! Can I supplement charging my battery between boondocking trips with a trickle charger as well as shore power through the converter?

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Yes

@andreahenderson8690 2 года назад

Any tips for restoring a water damaged lid on the front end storage box? 😁 I can’t quite figure out how to Contact you guys and have had trouble finding any local help with this…been watching your videos for a year and a half or so. Always so helpful!

@ahadjes 11 месяцев назад

I wanted to ask you a question, I hope you can help me. I have a regular pop-up and I want to put a solar panel on it, just to charge the battery. The idea is to eliminate the possibility of charging the pop up's battery through the truck (when connected) and charging it with the solar panel or when you connect the pop up to city power, it only works (automatically) with the latter. Do you know how it could be done? From already thank you very much

@AdventuresinPopUps 2 года назад

I think you just solved a mystery for us! When we get on the back bunk, sometimes the lights go out. It has been getting worse. We were wondering if the kill switch was under there somehow. We need to investigate further. The kill switch on our StarCraft was under the galley kitchen so that when we folded it down, it was activated.

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Yes, check under the metal plate mounted to the rear bunk that slides up against the rear wall.

@willproulx2927 3 месяца назад

I have a 2008 niagara fleetwood and my back passenger blinker light and brake light keeps blowing out the fuse in my truck and stop working what can i do to fix it?

@SithLordBishop 2 года назад

Taking that tape / fuse tip!

@dansklrvids7303 5 месяцев назад

New pop-up owner here, this video was super helpful, thanks. I am dealing with a mystery that I can't solve, and I wondered if you had seen before. When the camper is plugged into shore, power, I plug in an electric heater that runs at 700 watts. After about two minutes, the 15 amp breaker trips. I don't understand why. It doesn't appear to be related to the outlet I'm using, because this happens no matter which outlet I choose. At 700 watts, I'm only running about 6.3 amps, yet the breaker is tripping. Have you seen this? Otherwise the system seems in good shape. Thanks.

@justmejo9008 7 часов назад

I don’t have the complete answer but after watching many vids I noticed a lot of campers plug in those types of appliances with a regular cord directly in the electrical box do to the constant tripping of the breakers.

@TheMr20100 Год назад

Excellent video Thanks! I have a 2007 fleetwood santa fe popup and would like to replace the hardwired smoke detector with a battery only smoke detector. There is no plug on the wired detector so would need to cut the wires to get it off. Will this affect other components in the popup?

@lvmtb 2 года назад

Great video very detailed Thank you

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

No problem!

@TonyCagleLifeCoach Год назад

How about the porch light? I have a 1997 Coleman Fleetwood Niagara. Everything seems to work well except the amber color porch light which is LED.

@pettylarson86able 2 месяца назад

Great video! I’m tryin to determine the best course of action with a 12v battery. If I use just that can I run a fan and charge phones overnight? It sounds like no to me based on the video, but if I can’t what is the battery really useful for when boondocking? We may not have shore power available to us this go round.

@ItsPoppin Месяц назад

You can definitely charge phones overnight. The fan will largely depend on the wattage and keep in mind it’ll have to be a 12v fan. Maybe a battery powered fan would be a good option?

@pettylarson86able Месяц назад

Great idea! We typically use the fan mainly for white noise, but also just for air circulation since we don’t have an a/c

@GoldenK9Campers 2 года назад

Very helpful. Thanks a lot!!

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

No problem

@anthonycamous7227 2 года назад

Can you do a video of how to run led strip for outside of pop up? And maybe floor lights as well?

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

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@robertcabrera3375 Год назад

Does anyone know where i can source a replacement roof top AC power cord for a pop up? These things are like unicorns! I bought a used Pony 2100 and it was using two 6' grey extension cords. Want to replace with a single white whip but can't find a source or even a reference at all! Appreciate any info!

@Doulos367 Год назад

Do you have to do anything to switch from shore power to battery? When I unplug my shore power nothing works except the electrical roof lift.

@roadjokers6467 2 года назад

I have a pop up my first one my outlets work just not my 12v lights on the inside or a mommy fridge it’s connect to a outlet at my house

@user-qj8rk8sk1e Год назад

Is there only one disconnect switch on the pop ups?

@amandanelson7596 2 года назад

Appreciate all the videos! I have an 06 Coleman Fleetwood Americana Timberlake. When I'm plugged in to shore power the AC will work, however my lights and outlets are no longer working. I have replaced the kill switch and no luck. Breakers and fuses in converter all seem to be good. Any thoughts on this?

@hagosto Год назад

thank so much, my problem Is little bit more....I have a 99 Coleman Santa fe popup Hello, I'm looking for the electrical schematic diagram for the 1999 Santa Fe Popup. Last time I used it, the lights and all the electrical worked fine but after three months of storage, nothing electrical works. From the battery to the converter box I have the proper voltage. In the converter box, the top 2 fuses are fine but the bottom (3rd) battery fuse blows as soon as it is put in place. 12.8v (battery voltage) is measured at that fuse receptacle. I heard it might be the kill switch according to the one video I saw from you. Other than that, something is causing the one fuse to break but yet I have nothing on in the pop-up unit. So that's why I am asking for the electrical schematic design and the event I have to follow and search for a short. Do you know where I might find one? Thank you

@davidmccormick9022 2 года назад

Thanks!

@johnwolff9786 2 месяца назад

Great Video.. I have a 2001 pop-up new to me.. If the battery is dead or disconnected should I be able to run the lights on the inside of the trailer from shore power? The outlets inside are working but no lights. Also when the battery is fully charged and connected are the lights supposed to work or is there another place to check to make sure all is turned on?

@ItsPoppin 2 месяца назад

Yes and yes - try and find the disconnect switch for the lights and see if it’s actuated. Alternatively, check the fuses in the converter to see if one is blown.

@johnwolff9786 Месяц назад

@@ItsPoppin Thank you it was the fuse at the battery and also the battery was low.

@zumba038 Год назад

Hi- I don't currently own a Pop-up camper, but my Husband and I are in the search for a Pop-up camper that can be pulled with a 2020 Subaru Outback. What do you suggest as a light pop-up camper ? I've watch many of your videos and do appreciate you keeping in simple for those beginners like me!! We are in search of a small pop-up since in will be just my husband and of course our dog. We don't need a toliet or shower or AC since we do camper at State Parks for the most part. But it would be a plus. I can always use a fan for AC, since those can be heavy. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

@TheDudeVT 2 года назад

Any thoughts or experiences with camping with a battery for power as well as using a generator? When shore power isn't an option?

@PARelicHunters 2 года назад

I also had to change my converter because the 12 volt side went bad, not an easy job, but I did it myself. Only problem is the outlet next to it doesn't work.

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Just the one outlet? Perhaps the one outlet wiring is loose.

@PARelicHunters 2 года назад

@@ItsPoppin Thanks, I will check for that.

@sherrifleming456 Год назад

What are the symptoms of a failed/failing converter?

@charleszul7169 2 года назад

Nice video, do you happen to have one on cracked fiberglass walls.

@scottbamasime4338 11 месяцев назад

Can you tell me when you're not hooked up to shore power does your interior lights work off the battery? Because ours doesn't and I can't figure out why not..

@ItsPoppin 11 месяцев назад

Yes, they should

@javersowens2035 Год назад

Hey! You always have great camper information. I need a powered trailor dolly to move my Rockwood Pop- Up around on my campsite property. It's 12ft closed up, wieghs 1800 lbs. Which dolly would you recommend! Thanks

@ItsPoppin Год назад

No experience, sorry.

@Wrenched_Indentity Год назад

What if you have a portable AC in your camper? Can you run that at home on a regular outlet?

@ItsPoppin Год назад

Just depends on what wattage it’s drawing.

@uzis4life 9 месяцев назад

How many 12 volt led roof lights can i wires to each one of those 12 volt wires?

@ItsPoppin 9 месяцев назад

Considering they’re only a few watts each, probably as many as you like.

@davidmccormick9022 2 года назад

Where do you get your parts for your pop-up campers when you need to replace or repair it the reason I’m asking is because I have a 2000 Coleman/Fleetwood Cheyenne that I need parts for like the storage box top

@andyhamilton8940 2 года назад

Coleman Pop Up Parts has everything. Formerly Beckleys.

@nichollejameson5286 Год назад

Hi!! I have a 1996 Coleman Fleetwood Pop-up and I am having issues with trying to replace the battery wires? I bought it from an individual that just used the electrical plug-in and never the battery. I was looking at replacement wiring, but not sure how to get to the connector. I looked under the trailer and I was able to see a small hole in the plywood where the wire goes, but have absolutely no idea how to get to it. There is a wire that is connected to the tongue, but there is no connector piece available to attach new battery wires to connect to the battery. Does anyone know a way that I can access the wire? Can I remove the thin particle board under the bed? HELP PLEASE! Thank you!!

@ItsPoppin Год назад

Tough to say without seeing. However, in theory, the positive terminal of the battery will connect to the converter and be protected by a fuse. Likewise, the negative terminal of the battery will be grounded to the frame of the pop up.

@carolbremer-bennett3658 2 года назад

Cami leave my 12 Volt battery at home if I am going to have shore power for my whole trip? Or do I need it to run the ceiling lights?

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

You can leave it

@rosey6977 2 года назад

i have a new to m e 1996 jayco and my fridge runs on battery do i need to have it plugged in to outlet for it to work?

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Please watch this video: Pop Up Camper REFRIGERATOR Basics | How to Turn On Your Pop Up Camper Dometic 3-Way Refrigerator ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MxOVgi0yBCs.html

@uzis4life Год назад

Hi, can someone explain something to me.. This popup only has 1 battery. I looked up on line how long can that battery run 12 volt lights, and it said about 4 hours, so what i want to know is 1. how do people use it for the whole day or two? 2. What charges the battery when u are not plugged in? 3. Even fully charged, how is that battery strong enough to run lights, whatever you have plugged into your outlet and a heater or AC?? Lol Please, someone explain this to me

@scottterry1659 Год назад

Solar battery charger plus 2 12 volt batteries in parrel Helps

@ItsPoppin Год назад

Switching out the bulbs for 12v LED bulbs helps significantly in addition to only turning on the lights when needed. The previous comment regarding question 2 is correct, the only way to charge battery is by being plugged in or getting power from solar or a generator. Also, of note, your 120v outlets will not work on battery power. You need to be plugged into shore power for your outlets to work.

@debbeet6309 Год назад

If anyone would like to help me out here I have a 2013 Forest River Rockwood we plugged a mini heater into one of the outlets and within 5 minutes it cut off I went over and pushed the reset button on the GFCI and nothing happened now none of my electrical plugs anywhere work. What could be possibly going on. I checked all the fuses and I checked all the breakers and everything is turned on and the fuses were fine but the GFCI will not reset.

@scottterry1659 Год назад

Gfci may be bad

@debbeet6309 Год назад

@@scottterry1659 that is exactly what it was

@muzakmike 2 года назад

Do the old style converters charge the battery as well?

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

You’d have to research the specific model.

@darizo 2 года назад

I accidentally hook up the wrong wires to a deep cycle battery it pop a fuse but I put in a new fuse but now the outlet don’t work what do I have to do it fix the outlets

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Check the circuit breaker in the converter and the GFCI outlet

@darizo 2 года назад

@@ItsPoppin I did I guess the outlet not link to the power when running by battery I test it out when we got home and plug the camper to the house outlet and everything including the outlet work

@DominicM96 2 года назад

Running your campers heater is fine on 15amp right?

@ItsPoppin 2 года назад

Yes

@beniburns7184 Год назад

Great video, very informative. However, could you please video not in portrait mode, could not see shit when your hands were involved. Focus kept moving between hands and product, it was really hard to follow visually.

@muzakmike 2 года назад

That auto focus is killing me!

@redpine8665 10 месяцев назад

Nothing but an ad for the new converter and the other equipment he shows. Read the description. This is nothing but a long ad.

@nursebecky2006 5 месяцев назад

Not true! because of this video I FINALLY have figured out why my new battery isn’t working! I didn’t realize the wiring goes through the converter!!! thank you It’s Poppin! Electrical Newbie here