Stuart RV Repair diagnoses and fixes RV shore power problems on-site across Stuart, FL and Martin County. 30 amp, 50 amp, transfer switches, power cords, and pedestal connections. We come to you.
Stuart RV Repair fixes RV shore power problems on-site. 30/50 amp hookup issues, transfer switch failures, hot power cords, and pedestal connection problems. $120-550 depending on the repair. We come to you anywhere in Stuart, FL and across Martin County. Call 772-280-3915. Need other RV electrical repairs? We handle those too.
Shore power is the lifeline of your RV when you're parked at a campground, storage lot, or even your own driveway. Plug into the pedestal, and your air conditioning, fridge, microwave, and outlets all run off the grid instead of draining batteries or burning generator fuel. But when something breaks in that chain from pedestal to breaker panel, you've got a dead RV in Florida heat. We see this constantly across Martin County RV parks.
The system sounds simple, but there's a lot that can go wrong. A corroded power cord prong creates resistance that turns the plug into a heat source. A transfer switch with pitted relay contacts won't pass voltage through even though you can hear it click. An open neutral on a 50 amp setup means one leg carries full load while the other is dead, and that imbalance can fry appliances. We've seen it all at campgrounds from Jonathan Dickinson State Park up through Nettles Island.
And then there's the automatic changeover system. On most coaches, there's an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) that decides whether your RV runs on shore power, generator, or inverter. When it fails, you might lose all 120-volt power the moment you unplug, or the switch chatters and cycles endlessly. Some of these units are tucked behind walls where you'd never think to look. But we know where they hide on every major brand.
Could be a tripped pedestal breaker, a bad GFCI at the post, a burned prong on your power cord, or a failed transfer switch inside the RV. We start at the pedestal with a voltmeter and work our way in. About 40% of the time, it's actually the campground pedestal at fault, not your RV. We'll tell you either way.
High resistance at the connection point. A burned or pitted prong, a loose receptacle in the pedestal, or damaged wire inside the cord itself. This is a fire hazard and we don't say that lightly. We've seen melted inlet boxes and scorched wiring from people ignoring a hot cord. $120-220 to fix, and it should be done now, not next week.
On a 50 amp system, one leg might be dead while the other is live. Your lights and outlets work on leg 1, but the A/C is wired to leg 2. An open neutral, a tripped leg on the transfer switch, or a bad breaker in the distribution panel can all cause this. We check voltage on both legs at the panel with a clamp meter to find the issue fast.
Relay contacts get pitted after thousands of cycles. The switch hears the command and tries to fire, but the contacts are too corroded to pass current. Sometimes we can clean and dress the contacts. Other times the whole ATS needs to go. We carry Parallax and Progressive Dynamics replacements on the truck for same-day swaps.
Portable and hardwired surge protectors from Progressive Industries and Hughes Autoformers will lock you out if they detect reverse polarity, open ground, open neutral, or low/high voltage. Sometimes the protector is doing its job and the pedestal is wired wrong. Other times the protector itself has failed. We test the pedestal independently to figure out which.
Voltage sag from an overloaded circuit, a bad breaker that trips under load, or a high-resistance connection somewhere in the line. On a 30 amp system this is especially common because you've only got 3,600 watts to work with. We test under load to find where the sag is occurring and fix it, whether it's a breaker, a wire connection, or a cord issue.
Transfer switches, power centers, and inlet boxes vary by RV manufacturer. Here's what we see most in Stuart and across the Treasure Coast, and how each one tends to fail.
Parallax makes the transfer switches found in most Jayco, Coachmen, and Forest River rigs. The ATS301 (30 amp) and ATS501 (50 amp) are the models we replace most often. The relay contacts wear out after 5-7 years of regular use. When yours starts chattering or won't engage, we swap it on-site in about 2 hours. We keep both models in stock.
PD makes combination converter/power distribution panels found in Keystone, Grand Design, and Heartland rigs. The PD4500 series is everywhere. When the main breaker or a branch breaker fails, the whole panel can go dark. We test individual circuits, swap breakers, and replace full panels when needed. According to Progressive Dynamics' specs, these panels handle 120V AC distribution and 12V DC conversion in one box.
Marinco makes the standard twist-lock and straight-blade power cord ends you'll find on most RVs. The SmartPlug system is the newer design with a rectangular connector that reduces arcing and overheating. If your inlet box melted or your cord end is burned, we replace with either standard Marinco or the SmartPlug upgrade. The SmartPlug runs about $50 more but it's worth it for 50 amp systems.
Hughes Autoformers boost low campground voltage up to usable levels, and their surge guards protect against reverse polarity, open ground, and voltage spikes. We see these fail after 3-4 years in Florida humidity. The error codes can be tricky to read. We test whether it's the protector or the pedestal, and replace the unit if it's shot. Also work with Progressive Industries and Southwire surge guards.
Call 772-280-3915 or request an estimate online. Tell us what's happening, whether it's no power from the pedestal, a hot cord, flickering lights, or a transfer switch that won't cooperate. If you know your RV's amp rating (30 or 50), let us know. We'll schedule same or next day in the Stuart area.
Our tech starts at the pedestal with a voltmeter, tests your cord end-to-end, checks the inlet box, inspects the transfer switch, and verifies the breaker panel. You get a written estimate with the exact cause before we start any repairs. Most shore power diagnostics take 20-30 minutes.
We carry power cord ends, transfer switch units, breakers, GFCI outlets, inlet boxes, and surge protector components on the truck. Most shore power repairs finish in 1-2 hours. You're plugged in and running the same day with no second visit needed.
| Repair Type | Price Range | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|
| Power cord end replacement (30 amp) | $120-180 | 45 min |
| Power cord end replacement (50 amp) | $150-220 | 60 min |
| Transfer switch relay repair | $250-400 | 1.5 hrs |
| Automatic transfer switch replacement | $350-550 | 2 hrs |
| Shore power inlet box replacement | $140-240 | 1 hr |
| GFCI outlet diagnosis & replacement | $80-140 | 30-45 min |
| Full power cord replacement (25-50 ft) | $180-320 | 1 hr |
Pulled into a campground near Stuart and had zero power from the pedestal. Called these guys and the tech was out within two hours. Turned out our transfer switch was toast. He had a replacement Parallax unit on the truck and had us up and running before sunset. Fair price, no surprises.
Our 50 amp cord was getting dangerously hot at the plug. Tech came out to Palm City, showed us the burned prong, and replaced the cord end right there. Also inspected the inlet box and said it was fine. Whole thing took 45 minutes and cost way less than I expected.
Kept tripping the breaker every time we ran the A/C at our spot in Jensen Beach. Thought it was the campground's problem. Tech found a ground fault in our converter wiring that was causing it. Fixed in about an hour. Straight shooter, explained everything, and the price was exactly what he quoted.
Shore power repairs in Stuart typically run $120-550 depending on the issue. A power cord end replacement is $120-180. Transfer switch repair runs $250-400. A full automatic transfer switch replacement with a new Parallax or Progressive Dynamics unit is $350-550 installed. We always give you a written estimate first.
Three common causes: a bad GFCI outlet at the pedestal (the campground's issue), an overloaded circuit in your RV from running too many appliances on one leg, or a ground fault in your RV's wiring. We test all three on-site. If it's a wiring fault inside the RV, we trace it with a clamp meter and fix it. If it's the pedestal, we'll let you know so you can notify camp management.
A 30 amp RV service is a single 120-volt leg delivering 3,600 watts. A 50 amp service gives you two 120-volt legs at 50 amps each, totaling 12,000 watts. Most Class A motorhomes and larger fifth wheels need 50 amp to run two A/C units and appliances simultaneously. We repair and upgrade both types across Martin County.
Yes. Transfer switch replacements are one of our most common shore power jobs. We carry Parallax ATS301 and ATS501 units, along with Progressive Dynamics replacements. The swap takes 1.5-2 hours on-site. We test the entire system under load before we leave to make sure both shore and generator power switch correctly.
A hot power cord means high resistance somewhere in the connection. Usually it's a burned or corroded prong on the plug end, a loose receptacle in the pedestal, or damaged wire inside the cord. Don't ignore this, it's a fire risk. We replace power cord ends and full cords on-site. The repair runs $120-220 depending on the cord type and amp rating.
We do. The automatic changeover switch tells your RV to switch from shore power to generator or inverter power. When it fails, you might lose power every time you unplug, or it chatters and cycles constantly. We test the relay contacts, check the control board, and replace the unit if needed. Runs about $250-450 for the repair depending on the brand.
We handle all RV electrical repairs, from batteries and converters to slide-out motors, appliance wiring, and full panel upgrades. If you've got multiple electrical issues, we can knock them all out in one service call across Stuart and Martin County.
We cover Martin County and surrounding areas for all RV shore power repairs. From Stuart and Palm City through Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, and down to Jupiter.
Call us or request a free estimate. We'll get a tech out to your site with the right parts, same or next day. Transfer switches, power cords, inlet boxes, and full diagnostics. All done at your campsite or driveway.