Pop Up Camper Electrical System Basics⚡️PLUS Troubleshooting Tips

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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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@americanultra4334 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lobow1287 9 ай бұрын

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..😎

@hausofphid3966 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Quite the upgrade!

@HmoTyson Жыл бұрын

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 😎

@richwalter3107 Жыл бұрын

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)

@kelleycoyle-fleer2972 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@deaniejaggers380 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative!

@andyhamilton8940 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank You.

@YourpainRx Жыл бұрын

Your info helped a lot!!! Thank you!

@luchofly Жыл бұрын

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

@Reloader826 9 ай бұрын

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

@ahadjes 9 ай бұрын

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

@lvmtb 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very detailed Thank you

@ItsPoppin 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@GoldenK9Campers 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks a lot!!

@ItsPoppin 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@jeffd8058 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106 Жыл бұрын

I concur. This explanation was greatly helpful.

@workwithCandy 10 ай бұрын

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

@edrapal2001 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

That’s not good!

@scottterry1659 Жыл бұрын

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

@The65minutes Жыл бұрын

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

@davidmccormick9022 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fireflash1692 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Glad to help out!

@brianclancy6101 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheMr20100 Жыл бұрын

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?

@amandanelson7596 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@johnnierobles2304 Жыл бұрын

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

@SithLordBishop 2 жыл бұрын

Taking that tape / fuse tip!

@andreahenderson8690 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@charleszul7169 2 жыл бұрын

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

@daddyof3girls09 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidepperhart4136 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheDudeVT 2 жыл бұрын

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

@heatherstahl1473 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@zumba038 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dansklrvids7303 4 ай бұрын

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.

@anthonycamous7227 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ItsPoppin 2 жыл бұрын

Pop Up Camper LED Strip Lights Modification | Inexpensive & Easy Pop Up Camper MOD! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNt6h6apq6yplaM.html

@TonyCagleLifeCoach Жыл бұрын

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.

@AdventuresinPopUps 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@javersowens2035 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

No experience, sorry.

@roadjokers6467 Жыл бұрын

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

@ahadjes 9 ай бұрын

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

@davidoliverKCD3 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Doulos367 Жыл бұрын

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.

@willproulx2927 2 ай бұрын

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?

@robertcabrera3375 Жыл бұрын

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!

@hagosto Жыл бұрын

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

@sherrifleming456 Жыл бұрын

What are the symptoms of a failed/failing converter?

@user-qj8rk8sk1e Жыл бұрын

Is there only one disconnect switch on the pop ups?

@carolbremer-bennett3658 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

You can leave it

@davidmccormick9022 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Coleman Pop Up Parts has everything. Formerly Beckleys.

@johnwolff9786 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 22 күн бұрын

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

@pettylarson86able Ай бұрын

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 20 күн бұрын

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 20 күн бұрын

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

@PARelicHunters 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@PARelicHunters 2 жыл бұрын

@@ItsPoppin Thanks, I will check for that.

@rosey6977 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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@muzakmike 2 жыл бұрын

Do the old style converters charge the battery as well?

@ItsPoppin 2 жыл бұрын

You’d have to research the specific model.

@scottbamasime4338 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Yes, they should

@uzis4life 8 ай бұрын

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

@ItsPoppin 8 ай бұрын

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

@Wrenched_Indentity Жыл бұрын

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

@ItsPoppin Жыл бұрын

Just depends on what wattage it’s drawing.

@DominicM96 2 жыл бұрын

Running your campers heater is fine on 15amp right?

@ItsPoppin 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@nichollejameson5286 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@darizo 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Check the circuit breaker in the converter and the GFCI outlet

@darizo Жыл бұрын

@@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

@debbeet6309 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Gfci may be bad

@debbeet6309 Жыл бұрын

@@scottterry1659 that is exactly what it was

@uzis4life Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Solar battery charger plus 2 12 volt batteries in parrel Helps

@ItsPoppin Жыл бұрын

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.

@beniburns7184 Жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

That auto focus is killing me!

@redpine8665 9 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@susie7121 17 күн бұрын

No mention of solar generator