Fuse Keeps Blowing When Electric Jack is Used

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The 30A in line fuse blows almost immediately whether or not I try the lite of Ext/Ret button. I have a 2014 Lacrosse TT by Prime Time RV. Thanks

asked by: Larry T

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Expert Reply:

What it sounds like you are experiencing is a short somewhere in the circuit that the jack is connected to. You can verify this by connecting power directly to the terminal on your jack for a brief second to see if the motor starts running.

If the motor starts to run when the battery is connected directly to it then that means you will need to inspect the wiring on your RV for any places where it is bent, exposed, corroded, or damaged in any way. You will then want to replace it and see if that fixes your problem.

Let me know if you are still experiencing this problem and I can help you troubleshoot further.

expert reply by: Jon G

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