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03-08-2021, 05:39 PM
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What are these switches for??
Hello everyone!
Recently purchased a travel trailer manufactured by Forest River for Poulsbo RV in WA named a Rainier. Was paying attention the best I could during dealer walk-thru but missed the explanation of two illuminated switches on the wall with all the other controls. When I turn them on I can hear what sounds like a small fan. The noise is coming from the area of the fuse panel/breaker box. I am thinking they are possible for an inverter or similar equipment. Any suggestions? Also, I found some paperwork for matt type tank heaters for the waste tanks and am wondering how those are controlled? Is there a thermostat that turns them on and off or do I need to worry about battery draining all the time?
Looking forward to years of happy camping in my new rig!
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03-08-2021, 06:07 PM
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Hi and Welcome to FRF from Camano Island. My wife grew up in Concrete.
The Rainier is a clone of the Vibe line, I think. It's made specifically for Poulsbo dealers.
Pics of the switches are more helpful.
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03-09-2021, 08:36 PM
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What are these switches for?
The switches in question are the two red illuminated switches on the left (bottom). The fan noise I hear in only when both switches are on. Any ideas?
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03-09-2021, 08:41 PM
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What is the Model Number of your RV/Trailer little more info then we can help
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03-09-2021, 08:55 PM
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The noise you're hearing is the fan in the converter... which means at least one of those switches activates something powered by 12vDC. I suspect tank heaters but my unit only has one lighted switch for all four tanks.
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03-09-2021, 09:00 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robo44
What is the Model Number of your RV/Trailer little more info then we can help
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I'm guessing "2021 Forest River Rainier 30RLR".
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03-09-2021, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
I'm guessing "2021 Forest River Rainier 30RLR".
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Silly me for some reason I saw "WA & Rainier" and thought OP bough an RV at
Poulsbo RV in Rainer, Washington/ . DuH  my eyes suck
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2019 FR3 33DS Motorhome
650 Watts Solar, 400Ah LIFEPO4, 2000 Watt Inverter, 40A DC/DC Charger, SumoSprings, Roadmaster Steering Stabilizer, BlueOx Trac Bar, Truma AquaGo WH, NVIDIA Shield TV
Days Camping
2019 57:2020 20:2021 30:2022 46:2023 47:2024 20
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03-09-2021, 10:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
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2021 Forest River Rainier 30RLR is basically a Vibe 30RLR. Both switches have to be on for me to hear the fan noise. Turn either one off and the noise stops. Seems strange. I do have tank heaters but have yet to identify a way to turn off or on. Are yours temp controlled?
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03-10-2021, 03:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
The noise you're hearing is the fan in the converter... which means at least one of those switches activates something powered by 12vDC. I suspect tank heaters but my unit only has one lighted switch for all four tanks.
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As mentioned above likely tank heaters for a winterization package. Check your owners manual to see if it mentions a cold weather package. Some call it Arctic, could be any real name that equals cold.  If that does not answer you I would contact the dealership and just ask them.
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