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"What's this?" (Box plugged into power strip for front TV)

My current project is organizing my entertainment cabinet to the right of the TV.  I found this "box" that was plugged into the power strip and can't identify it.  It has two small wires going into it that appear to switch power to an outlet on the box.  The TV is plugged into that.  I'm trying to understand why the TV power is dependent on something else.  Any ideas? 


[edited topic title to be more descriptive - Michelle]
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: "What's this?"

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
My current project is organizing my entertainment cabinet to the right of the TV.  I found this "box" that was plugged into the power strip and can't identify it.  It has two small wires going into it that appear to switch power to an outlet on the box.  The TV is plugged into that.  I'm trying to understand why the TV power is dependent on something else.  Any ideas? 
interlock, tv will not work if ignition on.
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.

Re: "What's this?"

Reply #2 –
It may turn the tv off with the key on.
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

Re: "What's this?"

Reply #3 –
That would account for the wires heading "south".  Thanks for the information.  I hate not knowing what something is for.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: "What's this?"

Reply #4 –
Just opend mine up. There is a small relay inside. I turned on the ingition and verified that power is switched off.
1997 U270 34FT Build 5140 Cummins 8.3 Allison 3060R
Solar 1920Watts, 14KWH lithium. Orion BMS.