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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
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RE: Shocks when working on tires/rims - air brakes?
When removing the tires to grease the bearings my husband was receiving shocks. He just now was adding air to the tires & when touching the rims received additional shocks. Is this a serious problem with the air brakes?
Thanks so much.
ANSWER: Let me assure you that the electrical shocks that your husband is getting when touching the wheels on your Motorhome has nothing to do with the Air Brakes.
The electrical shocks are being caused by a reversed polarity problem in the electric receptacle that your RV is plugged into, a polarity problem in the extension cord you are using to plug in your RV or to a shorted wire somewhere in your RV's electrical system. This problem can also be caused by an improper ground in the receptacle, extension cord or in the RV.
First let's address the most likely cause of this shocking experience reversed polarity in the receptacle that you have your RV plugged into. To check the polarity you will need an Electric Receptacle Tester/Circuit Analyzer. These testers run anywhere from $5 to $10 depending on the model you get.
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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
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