Why Would Home Breaker Blow When Trailer Power is Plugged In

Published 06/01/2023

Question:

ok i need your help before replaceing converters i have a 6300a model 6345 45 amp with charger so in my driveway for the first time of the season i pluged it in to the 30 amp cord to 110 volt and poped the breaker in the garage now check the converter i turned off all the breakers on the converter and the breaker in the garage stayed on this converter is from 1993 magnetek so i need a little direction thank you steve

asked by: Steve K

Expert Reply:

Just off the bat it sounds like you've figured out the problem by turning off the breakers in the converter. If you had some power already being pulled when you plugged into power then it could have been enough to blow the breaker in your garage.

If you want to replace the converter section then you'll need the Progressive Dynamics Replacement Section # PD4645V but I honestly would only do that if this is happening when it shouldn't be - like if all of your appliances were off/unplugged and the breaker still blew.

Aside from that you can check all of your wiring and connections to make sure everything is secured and connected properly.

expert reply by: Jon G