Location of 12v breaker February 03, 2012, 06:48:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128324I have a 2001 26.5' IB. Am trying to find the 50 amp 12v breaker without tearing the coach apart. The manual is not much help but says it should be within 2' of the battery compartment. I looked under the sink and took the bottom drawer between the sink and stove out but did not see it. Assuming I find it do you just flip a switch or what to reset it.
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #1 – February 03, 2012, 08:33:34 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128325Quote I have a 2001 26.5' IB. Am trying to find the 50 amp 12v breaker without tearing the coach apart. The manual is not much help but says it should be within 2' of the battery compartment. I looked under the sink and took the bottom drawer between the sink and stove out but did not see it. Assuming I find it do you just flip a switch or what to reset it. Someone with more tech knowledge than I will probably answer, but could it be in the battery compartment - and wouldn't it be 30 amp since LDs are rated for 30 amps, not 50?Chris
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #2 – February 03, 2012, 08:53:17 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128326QuoteSomeone with more tech knowledge than I will probably answer, but could it be in the battery compartment - and wouldn't it be 30 amp since LDs are rated for 30 amps, not 50? Chris,The 30 amp rating refers to the 110VAC shore power circuit. The 12VDC circuit from the batteries has a larger circuit breaker.Art
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #3 – February 03, 2012, 11:42:36 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128328Don, This is a link to the type of thing you are looking for. They are typically auto resetting, which is done by removing voltage from them and then reconnecting. This should work for you, unless its bad for some reason. http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d60.htmlI have a 30IB and my batteries are under the fridge. Inside the coach under the fridge are two drawers, my breakers are located under these drawers, just above the battery compartment. I am sorry I have no idea where they are in yours. I also remember a question regarding fusing for an electric step which Lazy Daze hid behind the wall switch for the step. So they may have gotten a bit creative in placement of yours.Good Luck, Lydia
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #4 – February 04, 2012, 12:21:38 am Yahoo Message Number: 128329Quote Assuming I find it do you just flip a switch or what to reset it. Can't help you find it, but they auto-reset without any action from you if they are working properly. There should be 2 - one from the alternator, and one from the converter. What is happening that you would be looking for them?Steve
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #5 – February 04, 2012, 01:11:00 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128357I installed a new inteli 4600 converter which was working great. However a wire was loose and touched the positive battery lug on the DC board. After that no more battery power to the coach unless I run the generator or hook up to shore power. Which I assume to mean I have 110v power thru the new converter but not 12v. I hope I blew the breaker
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #6 – February 04, 2012, 01:21:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128360"The manual says these breakers must be manually reset." That's been my experience. The breaker in my 2003 midbath is a very small nondescript module with a tiny reset button on one side. It does not auto-reset. As described in an earlier message, the breaker itself is hidden behind a drawer, and the button isn't obvious. If you still haven't found the breaker, I'd suggest calling the factory and asking where they hid it in your year/model coach.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #7 – February 04, 2012, 03:18:26 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128362"This is a link to the type of thing you are looking for. They are typically auto resetting, which is done by removing voltage from them and then reconnecting. This should work for you, unless its bad for some reason. http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d60.html"There seems to be some confusion about the 12-volt breakers. There is a resettable breaker in the battery compartment and a auto-resetting breaker, hidden inside the LD, somewhere between the coach battery and the power center. The resetting breakers do go bad and can develop significant internal resistance, especially if high current levels regularly pass through it, either from too many accessories or from an oversized converter. A damaged breaker usually shows signs of overheating. Using an ohmmeter, to check the breaker's resistance, is good way of determining if breaker is bad. Disconnect the12-volt power before performing this test.Larry
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #8 – February 04, 2012, 04:10:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128364Thanks everybody. As I live only a few miles from the factory I will drive there on Mon. and see if they can help me.
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #9 – February 04, 2012, 05:18:15 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128367Quote "...There seems to be some confusion about the 12-volt breakers. There is a resettable breaker in the battery compartment and a auto-resetting breaker, hidden inside the LD, somewhere between the coach battery and the power center..."Larry To piggyback on Andy's comments and to all of us who answered Don's question, there is a blurb in the Lazy Daze Companion regarding the 12-volt breaker in question. The Companion is quite complete; I find myself forgetting to search out answers there sometimes.Chris
Plug for The Companion Reply #10 – February 04, 2012, 05:37:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128369On Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:18:13 -0000, "chorst_2000" wrote:QuoteThe Companion is quite complete; I find myself forgetting to search out answers there sometimes.Chris You and me Chris and since we have both spent some time on The Companion I suppose we have no excuse but getting older and all that comes with that. I think The Companion has surpassed our expectations as a repository of things Lazy Daze. Thanks Ted! It gets a surprising number of hits every day. Those new to the list miss the mention of it that Andy put on the opening page of this forum. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): You can find answers to many of your questions in the Frequently Asked Questions folder in our Files section. In addition, check out the "Lazy Daze Companion" website for lots more questions and answers.If you have not explored The Companion, why not spend a few minutes and discover how it is put together. There are two external indexes, alphabetical and one that is in the same format as the LD Owner's manual. Plus many topics are indexed by multiple 'Labels' - see the left margin of any page. Oh and scroll down beyond 'Labels' and you will see links to LD owners Blogs that discuss things Lazy Daze. If there is something you think needs to be added or clarified on The Companion send me a private note dmalpas at gmail.comCheers, Don
Location of 12v breaker Reply #11 – February 07, 2012, 04:24:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128442Thanks again for the responses. I called the factory and Vince knew right where they hid it. On a 2001 26.5 IB you have to remove the power converter and you will see the little breaker on your left. Push the small black button and your back in business. You don't have to remove any wires in the converter. Just remove 8 screws holding it in and gently pull it out until you can reach the breaker. Haa life is good again. The Lazy Daze is 100% now. (Until next time)
Re: Location of 12v breaker Reply #12 – February 07, 2012, 05:17:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 128444Quote Thanks again for the responses. I called the factory and Vince knew right where they hid it. On a 2001 26.5 IB you have to remove the power converter and you will see the little breaker on your left. Push the small black button and your back in business. You don't have to remove any wires in the converter. Just remove 8 screws holding it in and gently pull it out until you can reach the breaker. Haa life is good again. The Lazy Daze is 100% now. (Until next time) Hmmmm...wonder who designed/approved that convenient location. )-:Chris
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