Sometimes you have to think

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Sometimes you have to think

April 26, 2019, 09:15:39 pm

Pulled the coach out of the barn today to do a bit of washing, planned on it being outside until Sunday so I flipped salesman switch off. Decided later to back it up enough to plug it back in and did. Decided to level it and the HWH pad wouldn't light up. Trouble shoot began on Beam alarm and search here. Went back out just now to turn roof air off and the interior light wouldn't come on. That reminded me of the salesman switch so turned it on and wouldn't you know it now the HWH panel lights up. Man sometimes you need to think.

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Reply #1 – April 26, 2019, 09:22:37 pm

5 years we've had our coach, and I have never turned the salesman switch off. Just never occurs to me. I guess I like to individually turn items on and off. Plus, our coach is always plugged in except when we are on the road, so it doesn't matter if electrical stuff is left on.

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Reply #2 – April 26, 2019, 09:31:52 pm

I don't often use mine for the same reason Chuck so I can blame some of my absence of mind on that. Sure had me in the search mode for a couple hours.

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Reply #3 – April 27, 2019, 07:43:08 am

Somewhat related, I searched the whole house looking for my glasses only to find out they were on my nose.

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Reply #4 – April 27, 2019, 08:20:58 am

Quote from: joeszeidel – April 27, 2019, 07:43:08 am

Somewhat related, I searched the whole house looking for my glasses only to find out they were on my nose.

Been there and done that!

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Reply #5 – April 27, 2019, 10:30:37 am

Quote from: joeszeidel – April 27, 2019, 07:43:08 am

Somewhat related, I searched the whole house looking for my glasses only to find out they were on my nose.

I'm at least the 10X champion with the glasses on the nose trick.

I buy "dollar tree" reading glasses by the handful as I put them down where I can't find them for months. TV remote controls are almost as bad with cell phone in third place.

Chuck, I've never used the switch. Just have not thought about it.

Pierce

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Reply #6 – April 27, 2019, 12:25:36 pm

Don't try to use your cell phone to change channels on tv Pierce..It do not work.

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Reply #7 – April 27, 2019, 01:26:22 pm

I'm pretty sure the DW wanted to change tv channels and used the wrong remote, causing their awning to come out when leaving.

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Reply #8 – April 27, 2019, 01:55:01 pm

Hate it when that happens..

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Reply #9 – April 27, 2019, 02:04:08 pm

Quote from: Dub – April 27, 2019, 12:25:36 pm

Don't try to use your cell phone to change channels on tv Pierce..It do not work.

We were at a party in Reno when a friend in a very altered state, repeatedly tried to make a cell call on her TV remote. Probably good those days are behind me.

Another reason I like to have the twin voltmeters right on the dash. I can switch them off but they are normally on 24/7. No red digits mean the salesperson switch must be off. Nice to have a red light for the antenna that comes on with the "ignition" switch. My neighbor left his up twice. Both times the antenna was ripped off the roof on his 5th wheel. He also parked downhill on his fairly steep driveway but blocked the front wheels. The 5th wheel pushed the truck's rear tires sideways jackknifing both of them. Bet his insurance agent hated to get calls from him. Lots of bad luck or...

Pierce

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Reply #10 – April 27, 2019, 06:07:46 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – April 27, 2019, 02:04:08 pm

Lots of bad luck or...

...you're doing it wrong.

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Reply #11 – April 27, 2019, 07:06:08 pm

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – April 27, 2019, 06:07:46 pm

...you're doing it wrong.

And, see, in Texas, all you would have to say is: "THAT AIN'T RITE".

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Reply #12 – April 27, 2019, 09:43:46 pm

Quote from: wolfe10 – April 27, 2019, 07:06:08 pm

And, see, in Texas, all you would have to say is: "THAT AIN'T RITE".

Bless your heart.

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Reply #13 – April 27, 2019, 10:27:31 pm

Been there done that with the salesman sw. Kicked it off going out.

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Reply #14 – April 27, 2019, 11:00:19 pm

Dewinterizing for upcoming trip, drained all antifreeze from plumbing, rinsed out fresh water tank, hot water heater, all water pipes, toilet, shower handle, redrained and refilled fresh water tank x 2. Replaced and flushed new drinking water filter. Drained and refilled fresh water tank again. Next morning unhooked electricity and cranked engine, turned on water pump to fill drinking water mug for "going down the road". Oops, no water at spigot, any of them. Checked fuses, all OK. I physically cannot manage the filter on the water pump so called local RV shop. "Bring it by, we"ll have a look". They did, for about an hour and a half ($148.00), thorough exam of fresh water pump, and the system. Tech says " hey, do you have a valve that switches from flow to fill water tank?" Huh, oh, not thinking, He closed the valve that fills the water tank and voila, water system, works fine. Paid the bill, service manager smiled, said "stuff happens". Off to NY.

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Reply #15 – April 27, 2019, 11:31:25 pm

When you get older, check lists become more important because you thought you already did that. When your young you have no idea what to check or why. Somewhere in between you are at your prime (50-70). +/-

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Reply #16 – April 28, 2019, 07:27:47 am

Any issues with removing and bypassing/shorting the salesman switch? It gets hit occasionally when people enter or exit the rig. Confuses me every time: Checking fuses, cussing, etc...

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Reply #17 – April 28, 2019, 08:25:25 am

You could make a cover for it from clear lexan. I made covers for the breakers on my solar system. I scored and snapped a piece of 1/8" clear lexan to size then using a hot air gun I made two opposing 90º bends using a piece of 3" aluminum angle and an alum. flat bar as a form to make a tight bend. Make the piece between the 2 bends long enough to cover the switch and give you enough room to turn the switch.
I'll post a picture tomorrow of my breaker covers. Might even make a cover for my switch.

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Reply #18 – April 28, 2019, 04:55:18 pm

It is a safety switch for 12 volt. If it's tripped off nothing burns. Spring loaded off. Click

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Reply #19 – April 28, 2019, 08:07:35 pm

Here I offered a really simple way to prevent the salesman's switch from being accidentally tripped awhile back.
Look at the attached pictures. All it took was a piece of PVC pipe and some adhesive.
Just stick the PVC to the floor after making sure there is enough room to actuate the lever.

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Reply #20 – April 28, 2019, 10:13:14 pm

If yer never gonna use the switch, could just remove the screw and take the handle off. Stick it away in case the next owner wants it.

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Reply #21 – April 28, 2019, 10:29:01 pm

I dropped it through the floor when I tiled .

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