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11-29-2015, 08:04 PM
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What does this switch control?
Having only owned this 5er 3+ years, we just discovered a switch above the sink that we have no idea what it controls. Can't even get it out of the overhead cabinet. It is directly under the microwave, but doesn't control it or the duplex receptacle next to it as we plugged a night light into the outlet. I will pull the microwave out tomorrow and see where the wires go if possible.
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11-29-2015, 08:40 PM
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Is it a kill switch for the microwave? Our Laredo only had 30amp service and had a kill switch for microwave that was tied to the fireplace
Could not run both at same time
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11-29-2015, 08:48 PM
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It turns on and off your neighbors porch light at night.  on a more serious note, I have light switches under my cabinet that control a soft light above my cabinet only noticeable in the dark.
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11-29-2015, 09:27 PM
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Over head liv'n room fan, for short people so you don't need to add chain length
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11-29-2015, 09:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heavynlori
Is it a kill switch for the microwave? Our Laredo only had 30amp service and had a kill switch for microwave that was tied to the fireplace
Could not run both at same time
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Not that, I tried it. BTW, we don't have a fireplace. Thanks for the suggestion tho'.
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Originally Posted by asquared
It turns on and off your neighbors porch light at night. on a more serious note, I have light switches under my cabinet that control a soft light above my cabinet only noticeable in the dark. |
We hain't got none of those fancy things, we got a cheap camper.
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11-29-2015, 09:41 PM
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Have you tried pull'n the chain to power up fan and using the switch....that how mine works
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11-29-2015, 10:21 PM
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[QUOTE=OldCoot;1046022]Having only owned this 5er 3+ years, we just discovered a switch above the sink that we have no idea what it controls. Can't even get it out of the overhead cabinet. It is directly under the microwave, but doesn't control it or the duplex receptacle next to it as we plugged a night light into the outlet. I will pull the microwave out tomorrow and see where the wires go if possible.[/QUO
nightlight switch?.
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11-29-2015, 10:50 PM
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My old class-A Winnebago had a switch that served no apparent function. I tried every outlet, every light fixture and every component in the camper and as far as I could tell, it did nothing.
One day in sheer frustration and curiosity, I pulled the switch out with the intention of following the wires to their terminus. Turns out, there were no wires attached to the switch at all. I guess someone at Winnebago messed up and installed a switch for an option that my coach did not get.
That would not be out of the realm of possibilities with yours. You might have to start digging to see where it goes, if anywhere.
Tim
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11-30-2015, 02:56 AM
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That switch control ceiling fan and lights associated with it....in our unit....
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11-30-2015, 06:44 AM
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Thanks, that's what it's for. Now I have to get the switch re-anchored.
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11-30-2015, 08:51 AM
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Oc, sounds like an technical engineering job. Can you handle it? Lol
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11-30-2015, 09:12 AM
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In my Wildcat 5th wheel, I have a switch in my hall near the steps. IT does control a small LED light over the steps as a night light. But the only time you know it's on is in total darkness. 
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11-30-2015, 12:46 PM
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The question has been answered. See post #10.
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11-30-2015, 12:47 PM
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It controls the ceiling fan/light in our unit. OCW was right on his suggestion. Had to remove the microwave to reinstall the switch. Penalty for having a bad case of CRS.
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11-30-2015, 12:50 PM
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Left Coast
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 No just another pretty face, eh!!
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11-30-2015, 12:57 PM
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Left Coast
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Have you found the brown colored switch under the overhead cabinets on the curb side of trailer that controls a single light fixture? Hold on, I'll send the white dog to point it out!
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11-30-2015, 01:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Have you found the brown colored switch under the overhead cabinets on the curb side of trailer that controls a single light fixture? Hold on, I'll send the white dog to point it out! |
I know what that one is for, I added it when I put a clear outside light above the bbq grill and before I added the awning lights. BTW, we used a label maker and labeled the brown switch AND the white one in case CRS kicks in again.
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12-10-2015, 08:21 AM
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What about a fan switch for fan(s) in the vent shaft behind the refrigerator.
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