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05-10-2022, 08:35 PM
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What is this switch for?
Hello everyone, just trying to figure out what the middle black button is on the panel?
We got a Surveyor Legend 240BHLE (2022)
Thanks,
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05-10-2022, 10:12 PM
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I cannot see the image. Try to attach it again.
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05-10-2022, 10:21 PM
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I could see the image before the OP made 3-4 edits.
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05-10-2022, 10:36 PM
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Pic Error
Sorry, having issues with posting on my end.. here is the pic:
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05-11-2022, 12:49 AM
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Sorry, having issues with posting on my end.. here is the pic:
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I'm assuming that you're calling the black rocker switch, a button. I would guess that it's for some light.
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05-11-2022, 08:24 AM
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Every switch/ button on the panel should be labeled. I don't have a new Forest River, but all my switches are labeled. Of course this doesn't apply if someone added a switch for some reason.
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05-11-2022, 08:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bukhrn
Every switch/ button on the panel should be labeled.
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 There are a lot of things in RVs that should be, but are not.
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05-11-2022, 09:19 AM
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I have two (2) unlabeled switches below my control panel. No problem.
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05-11-2022, 10:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
I have two (2) unlabeled switches below my control panel. No problem.
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You forgot "...yet."
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05-11-2022, 10:56 AM
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It could be for almost anything. I have a similar (unmarked) button in my TT that serves as the master switch for my aftermarket tank heaters. With the button in the off position, turn on one of the tank heaters and after a few minutes feel the heater pad to see if its getting warm.
When you do find out what its for, please post up to let us know.
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05-11-2022, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HangDiver
It could be for almost anything. I have a similar (unmarked) button in my TT that serves as the master switch for my aftermarket tank heaters. With the button in the off position, turn on one of the tank heaters and after a few minutes feel the heater pad to see if its getting warm.
When you do find out what its for, please post up to let us know.
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Most tank heaters won't heat up even if switch is on unless they sense <40F.
Checking voltage at heater leads is about only way to see if switch is controlling them.
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05-11-2022, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TitanMike
Most tank heaters won't heat up even if switch is on unless they sense <40F.
Checking voltage at heater leads is about only way to see if switch is controlling them.
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Ahhh, Yes. Good point.
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05-11-2022, 11:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
I could see the image before the OP made 3-4 edits.
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Same. I just added it to the first post since I couldn't see it anywhere else.
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05-11-2022, 11:52 AM
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My guesses:
1-Water Heater (Electric side)
2-Porch Light
3-Step light
4-Scare light
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05-11-2022, 12:12 PM
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The photo is back in the OP. My vote is for a light somewhere.
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05-11-2022, 02:47 PM
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Walkway lights on my fr
Check the lower hall lights for walking at night.
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05-11-2022, 03:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhumblefish
You forgot "...yet."
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Nope... after staying in this trailer from 85 to 115 nights per year over the last several, I know by feel what all my switches do. I don't need no stinkin' labels.
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05-11-2022, 03:33 PM
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I would bet on a light somewhere, as mentioned above maybe the light on the back side
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05-11-2022, 06:23 PM
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middle button
it looks like a light switch do you have an exterior light?
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05-11-2022, 06:27 PM
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