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Why does the GFCI on my brand new RV keep tripping?

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Olivia Zamora

Published Mar 19, 2026

Why does the GFCI on my brand new RV keep tripping?

In theory the GFI outlets will save people and equipment ( and they do) but in recent times i have had to bypass many a GFI because it seems that they are to sensitive. I have purchased a few item brand new plug them in go to turn them on and the GFI trips. have replaced the item with a second item with the same results.

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Why does my GFCI trip when I plug it in?

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when it sees a ground fault, or leakage of currents even as little as 5mA between the hot wire and the ground. If your GFCI continues to trip immediately after you have plugged in a device, know that you have a faulty circuit. The tripping is just to protect appliances plugged into the outlet.

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