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Unknown Dash Switch

Howdy!
 
I have looked for a description of this switch without success. It is pictured with other dash switches on pages 4-4 and 4-6 of the Foretravel Owners Manual. Unfortunately the description of the switches is not tied to the pictures.
 
Would SKS please tell me what it controls and what the two positions do?

Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #1 –
Unlabled!

My guess is added by an earlier owner, could be anything.  Might need to follow the wires.  One possibility is its selects which batty powers the radio.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #2 –
Trent,

On my coach, this switch controls the rear camera view.

Bob
Bob & Suzy
2000 U320 4010 SPEC
2006 Honda CRV

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Beerslayer_24 –
On my coach, this switch controls the rear camera view.

Bob,
 
That makes sense; one of the options the original owner paid extra for was a 2-position backup camera. I suspect that may have been standard on the U320 and an option on the U295.
 
The two switches directly above it also deal with the monitor (on-off) and a 3-position switch that shows the tank levels and voltage in the forward position and the compass/temperature in the third position.
 
The center position of that switch shows nothing -- no camera view. Changing the apparent camera view switch does not change the blank view either.
 
For those of you with working cameras, do you have to hold your tongue a certain way to see the camera view? Does the transmission have to be in reverse? The monitor itself is apparently working; any suggestions?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #4 –
Trent,

The old B/W camera on my coach would physically pivot move up and down inside the aluminum housing to change the view. If I looked very closely I could see it move in the housing from outside. Of course, if yours is not working ....

The view out of the old B/W camera was less than desirable. I replaced it and the monitor with color units last year. The stuff is very inexpensive. I replaced both for $56.

Bob
Bob & Suzy
2000 U320 4010 SPEC
2006 Honda CRV

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #5 –
I have the same issue with the camera on my 96' U320--- the middle position on the switch is supposed to be the camera position.  It works when it wants to, but most of the time it doesn't .  I changed the switch, no improvement
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Beerslayer_24 –
I replaced it and the monitor with color units last year. The stuff is very inexpensive. I replaced both for $56.

Bob,
 
Did your replacement monitor fit into the same location? Were you able to use the existing wiring?  Did the new camera mount in the same location?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #7 –
Trent, on our 295 same year the PO put in a Viewsonic colour camera and monitor. The camera can look down at hitch or up over top of car. Centre switch position pours a glass of wine. I cannot remember what that one does but am sure it does something. I will look later.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #8 –
I don't have this particular switch and with my U320 being a 95' I would like to see an example of how the OE CRT has been replaced keeping the 5" viewing port, since I'm not being able to make cuts or drill any holes to the dash.

So far, I am headed toward a plywood frame glued or Velcro'd into place and a 7" TFT attached by the same method.
The 7" TFT seems to be the largest monitor that will fit without being a problem. 

Thanks,  pc
S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
PPL is close..

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #9 –
Many of us have Velcro's a new monitor to the dash with no frame necessary.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #10 –
That is the way our 7" one is mounted too, works fine. It does cover the 12v outlet but that wire is run under dash to a 3 plug outlet that I have mounted to a piece of walnut and that is screwed to top of dash by windscreen centre divider so no loss of it because of this monitor mount.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.
 

Re: Unknown Dash Switch

Reply #11 –
Trent,

I use foam mounting tape to mount both the camera and the 7" monitor. I took the easy way out and left the OEM units in place, since they still function. I also reused the OEM camera wiring and the Javalina Audit System.

Bob
Bob & Suzy
2000 U320 4010 SPEC
2006 Honda CRV