fuse problem

nolagringa

Hello, I'v had my 2014 T@b-S for a few days and was hoping to take it out this weekend, but I think I blew a fuse.  At the converter box, F3 has a red light next to it. 

I had put a tire inflator into the 12V receptacle in my T@b to see if it would work, for future reference.  Um, apparently not.  I lost all lights and radio.  I plugged into power to see if perhaps the battery had died, but after an hour that made no difference, and then I noticed the red light.

So is this likely a blown fuse and it appears as I look through the files that it's an 10 Amp ATC Blade Fuse.  Can I replace with https://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-VP-ATC-10-Acting-Blade/dp/B000AZ3APC or do I need a higher grade and where would I get that? 

Anything else to consider (besides not plugging high-power items into my 12V outlet?)?

Thanks!

ericnliz

@nolagringa, Those fuses will work just fine. An idea for you though..go to an Automotive Supply store & pick up an assortment pack. Some even come with fuse testers & pullers as well.

ChrisandAlexis

@nolagringa, have you checked the fuse coming from the positive terminal of the battery in the tub?

nolagringa

Thanks, @ericnliz .

@ChrisandAlexis - I haven't.  I'll try to find info on how to do that. Thanks.

ChrisandAlexis

@nolagringa, this might help you. http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3512/fuses-for-newbies

SweetlyHome

Don't know what type of inflater you have but i learned this after blowing several fuses in my car, oops TV on this forum.  Learned to plug in and start the inflator before attaching it to the tire etc.  No more blown fuses.  When a motor starts under load it demands a lot of current (amps).

nolagringa

Thanks, @SweetlyHome , @ChrisandAlexis , @ericnliz !  Got a new fuse, replaced it, everything's fine.  I just hadn't been able to find info on if that red light meant it was a bad fuse or if I needed to keep troubleshooting.

There's going to be so much to learn with this T@b and I'm very grateful for the community that helps so much even with the really basic stuff.