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Old 03-09-2013, 07:54 AM   #1
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We have not yet picked up our 3170, but are getting excited. Looking at pictures - wondering what the red switch under the awning control is.
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I'm just guessing, but I'd say tank heaters. Maybe someone with a 3170 will pipe up!
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Water heater?
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It's for the yellow porch light under the awning.
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Old 03-09-2013, 08:21 AM   #5
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It's for the yellow porch light under the awning.
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Water heater (gas) & tank heater switch would be on the control panel.
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Old 03-11-2013, 08:53 AM   #7
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The switch is for the exterior light and yes the water heater switch is on the main control panel located adjacent to the refrigerator.
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What is the one to the left on the bottom?

I was asking my husband about that yesterday. His comment was, "It's some kind of battery thing." lol...that didn't help my understanding much.
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What is the one to the left on the bottom?

I was asking my husband about that yesterday. His comment was, "It's some kind of battery thing." lol...that didn't help my understanding much.
Battery disconnect.
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Old 03-11-2013, 06:11 PM   #10
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Yep... Porch light... On the control panel is the Gas Water heater. This raised my question of "Why is there not an electric option for the water heater?" Once I had my tour and found out that the electric option for the water heater is buried under a few wires inside the water heater panel. This also raises another question "Why is there not a switch for the electric water heater mode?" Whats the deal with that?

I have no problem with flipping the switch, but wonder why does it have to be so secret?
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Ok... Now I am guilty of wandering from the thread topic!... Sorry
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Yep... Porch light... On the control panel is the Gas Water heater. This raised my question of "Why is there not an electric option for the water heater?" Once I had my tour and found out that the electric option for the water heater is buried under a few wires inside the water heater panel. This also raises another question "Why is there not a switch for the electric water heater mode?" Whats the deal with that?

I have no problem with flipping the switch, but wonder why does it have to be so secret?
Actually - I was hoping it was the electric hot water heater switch. Looks like we will be adding one in when we pick it up. One of many mods to come.
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Old 03-12-2013, 03:40 AM   #13
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I just use the switch on the heater itself, but some people turn water heater on and off at the circuit breaker inside. (And some have added a switch inside). Once I have dewinterized and filled with water, I just leave it on because we use shore power at campground. If I do need to use the generator with other large loads like AC, then I switch off.
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