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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 06:17 PM
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Blowing fuse in reverse

Hi, I am new and have had my baby (2002 excursion diesel) forever. We just got a new camper. It seems that when put in reverse we keep blowing the #38. Any ideas would be amazing. Thank you. Chel
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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what happens if you don't have the camper hooked up and put it in reverse?


If the fuse stays operational then I'd suspect it is with the camper.


I take it the camper is used and you just bought it?


Sounds like a wiring problem with the camper so start at the 7 pin connection on the trailer. Gonna need to verify the wiring/check for shorts.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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Fuse

It's a brand new camper. The only change get was we added the brake box. I thought it might be that but the man says no. Hahaha
 
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What Brake controller? Can you test it on another trailer?
 
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Is there a wire on the truck's connector in the center position? Is there any corresponding wire in the RV connector? The center pin is supposed to the reverse position. See this diagram: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...g-diagram.html
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 03:02 PM
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Is there a wire on the truck's connector in the center position? Is there any corresponding wire in the RV connector? The center pin is supposed to the reverse position. See this diagram: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...g-diagram.html
ten to one you will find the center wired to ground.

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Sure sounds like it, Steve.
 
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