Microwave Circuit Short/Cruiser Aire 5th
Have a short somewhere in the circuit to the Microwave. Unplugged the microwave and even disconnected the plug from the wiring and still kicks the breaker. The area the wiring wood run is in a slide, pretty much the wiring runs behind the paneling and under the slide. Unit was manufactured in 2012 and is a 30' Cruiser Aire 5th wheel. I believe a CFL28***. I can get the exact if needed.
Curious before I start tearing into things, has anybody had a similar problem. I have a feeling there may be a junction box in the circuit, connecting stranded wire and insulated romex . Romex is located at the wall plug. I reached down and could feel something metal a couple of inches down. Could be a connector or some type of wire strap. Not sure if they problem could be where the slide would pivot/move . Looked real quick but did not see any thing obvious.
Looking for some thoughts and similar issues to narrow it down. Have some access from the large under floor cabinet next to the door. Breaker takes a couple of seconds to trip. Microwave will light up. I doubt a weak breaker problem but I will check and rule it out. Camper has been towed about 30k plus, so I'm sure there is something could have rubbed or worked loose enough to make contact.
Yes, the breaker has been left in the "off" position for now. Any input would be very much appreciated.
__________________
2013 Cruiser Aire CFL28CS
|