Control panel question

[Marlani]

Has any one had any problems with their lights in the living room being really dim? Everything that has switches on the control panel doesn’t come on or lights are dim. What could this be??? Our fifth wheel is a 2018 Forest River Sierra

[fredcrowley]

My first SWAG is to check that you've go at least 12v feeding the switch on the control panel. If that is OK my 2nd SWAG is a poor ground in the circuit(s). We have a 2014 FR Sierra 5th wheel. The control panel should be held in place by 4 screws. Pull the panel out gently - there are a lot of wires behind the panel (should be all 12v). You'll need a voltmeter/resistance meter to check 12v and continuity to a good metal ground (the frame is best, but may not be easy to connect the meter to).

If you are unsure abou doing this yourself, ask around in an RV park. There is always some sucke...., er good neighbor, who can probably help.

Hope this helps.

[Bama Rambler]

Even easier than Fred suggested is to first check the voltage at the battery(s). Something could have happened to stop the converter from charging the battery(s) and it could be dead.

Do any other 12 volt items work?