As you can see we own a Jayco Starcraft 20 footer.
One day I was sitting, minding my own business, when all power went out. The RCBO went out and there was no way it would reset.
Long story short... After pulling apart most of the caravan's electrics (240V.. remember Im an electrician so dont do this on your own) I found that the kitchen sink had not been sealed correctly (yay for Jayco) and the water had dribbled into the NOT waterproof connectors under the sink. I re wired the whole van with lots of IPX7 sealed jboxes and sealant.
Lesson here is take a peek UNDER the sink and wet areas (with 240 main OFF!!!) and see if there are any electrical connectors. If so get some self sealing tape from a hardware shop (not cheap OR plain electrical tape) and wrap the whole assembly tight. This action "SHOULD" prevent any issues. Make sure the tape is a good seal.
The tape is often called repair tape or self conforming tape. I DO NOT advocate drowning the lot in silastic as some of those products have an acidic hardening agent and will corrode the contacts.. Even the so called neutral cure is questionable IMHO.
Take care and make sure you turn OFF all the 240 before sticking your nut and paws under the sink. If the connectors are looking a little green or are wet get an ELECTRICIAN to take a look and remedy. That may cost but its better than being dead. Even better make the caravan dealer fix it, as its NOT fit for purpose under Australian Consumer Law.
OwenK said
11:37 PM Sep 30, 2016
Good onya Phil.
I don't have a Jayco, but gee it's great that you're on the ball and let others know about this potentially dangerous situation.
Makes you wonder how good Jayco's guality control (if it exists ). There have been so many people on this forum with complaints regarding Jayco's quality control makes you wonder.
Cheers
Aus-Kiwi said
11:42 PM Sep 30, 2016
Samsung washing machines just fit a plastic bag over . Not the best place to fit a J box .. But then again ?? Aha
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Saturday 1st of October 2016 12:03:19 AM
Thanks folks, love the pic AK, thats not as silly as it looks. Seen a few houses with similar issues. Bad Planning.
Owen, your comments on Jayco are pretty much on the ball, they want us to be their QC and fix any stuff under warantee. All be it a pain in the bum they are good with that.
Cheers again
Dougwe said
11:07 AM Oct 1, 2016
How, Phil,
I always thought you were a 'Bright Spark' mate
Maybe I could check mine with rubber gloves on
Phil C said
11:23 AM Oct 1, 2016
How brother... are the twins well?
Yeah I would turn the power off as well Dougwe. BUT its worth a look see.
Be good old brave.
Dougwe said
01:12 PM Oct 1, 2016
What you say'n Willis? Do you mean if I leave power on and even with rubber gloves I could get have a shocking experience, mate
Phil C said
01:34 PM Oct 1, 2016
Dougwe wrote:
What you say'n Willis? Do you mean if I leave power on and even with rubber gloves I could get have a shocking experience, mate
Just saying.. rubber gloves are OK but not as 100% as power off. May get your bottom handed to you..
Gday all
As you can see we own a Jayco Starcraft 20 footer.
One day I was sitting, minding my own business
, when all power went out. The RCBO went out and there was no way it would reset.
Long story short... After pulling apart most of the caravan's electrics (240V.. remember Im an electrician so dont do this on your own)
I found that the kitchen sink had not been sealed correctly (yay for Jayco) and the water had dribbled into the NOT waterproof connectors under the sink. I re wired the whole van with lots of IPX7 sealed jboxes and sealant.
Lesson here is take a peek UNDER the sink and wet areas (with 240 main OFF!!!) and see if there are any electrical connectors. If so get some self sealing tape from a hardware shop (not cheap OR plain electrical tape) and wrap the whole assembly tight. This action "SHOULD" prevent any issues. Make sure the tape is a good seal.
The tape is often called repair tape or self conforming tape. I DO NOT advocate drowning the lot in silastic as some of those products have an acidic hardening agent and will corrode the contacts.. Even the so called neutral cure is questionable IMHO.
Take care and make sure you turn OFF all the 240 before sticking your nut and paws under the sink. If the connectors are looking a little green or are wet get an ELECTRICIAN to take a look and remedy. That may cost but its better than being dead. Even better make the caravan dealer fix it, as its NOT fit for purpose under Australian Consumer Law.
Good onya Phil.
I don't have a Jayco, but gee it's great that you're on the ball and let others know about this potentially dangerous situation.
Makes you wonder how good Jayco's guality control (if it exists ). There have been so many people on this forum with complaints regarding Jayco's quality control makes you wonder.
Cheers
Samsung washing machines just fit a plastic bag over . Not the best place to fit a J box .. But then again ?? Aha
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Saturday 1st of October 2016 12:03:19 AM
Thanks Phil good information..
Owen, your comments on Jayco are pretty much on the ball, they want us to be their QC and fix any stuff under warantee. All be it a pain in the bum they are good with that.
Cheers again
How, Phil,
I always thought you were a 'Bright Spark' mate
Maybe I could check mine with rubber gloves on
Yeah I would turn the power off as well Dougwe. BUT its worth a look see.
Be good old brave.
What you say'n Willis? Do you mean if I leave power on and even with rubber gloves I could get have a shocking experience, mate
Just saying.. rubber gloves are OK but not as 100% as power off. May get your bottom handed to you..