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mike4947

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Posted: 05/01/08 07:49pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

If you physically unplugged the fridge and plugged it into an extension cord you have a dead short in the 120 volt heater to ground that the GFCI can detect.
With the make and model you can download a service manual here that could help.


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Here's an excellent explanation of how GFCIs work, including photos and stick-man diagrams:

http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/o/johngd/files/rv/gfi.pdf


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Just finished installing a new heating element. With the help of www.rvmobile.com

Thanks everyone for their help and thanks WWW.RVMOBILE.com

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