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Bose power supply

Our Bose speakers worked fine when we got the coach.  But now when I hit the power button on the remote for power nothing happens.
Because it is bolted in up top it's hard to see where the breakdown is.  Is there a standard way they were set up so I can trace the power. Is there a fuse somewhere.
Thanks

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Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

Re: Boz power supply

Reply #1 –
Quote from: 18360 –
Our Bose speakers worked fine when we got the coach.  But now when I hit the power button on the remote for power nothing happens.
Because it is bolted in up top it's hard to see where the breakdown is.  Is there a standard way they were set up so I can trace the power. Is there a fuse somewhere.
Thanks

Just posted this in another posting. There is a fuse in the amp under the sofa, which powers it. It Is hard to get to (the fuse) like a ribic cube to get open. have done several in the past.

You might check the other post and ask that person. They have also done it.

BTW, it works on AC, not DC

Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #2 –
Mine was working, then not.  Traced it to the surge protector behind the unit.  I forget the name of it but when I googled it I found out it had a lifetime warranty so I called them and they sent a new one for free, 20 years later? ;D  ;D

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #3 –
After fooling with it for a while I got the radio to work but not the cd player or the tv.
The screen on the bose unit does not light up.
So it seems like there is power for the built in radio but not the cd or tv where it was working a while ago.
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #4 –
Wish I'd known...I've had a couple of those crater and I tossed 'em.  Also a shame that Bose doesn't warranty their stuff like that.  Like most of us, my Bose system has slowly deteriorated to being just a nice sounding FM receiver....ate 6 of my favorite CD's too!!!  It will get unceremoniously disassembled to rescue my CDs, and then going straight into a dumpster as soon as I get a round tuit.

Woody.

Quote from: Tommy D –
Mine was working, then not.  Traced it to the surge protector behind the unit.  I forget the name of it but when I googled it I found out it had a lifetime warranty so I called them and they sent a new one for free, 20 years later? ;D  ;D
2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Pyolet –
Wish I'd known...I've had a couple of those crater and I tossed 'em.  Also a shame that Bose doesn't warranty their stuff like that.  Like most of us, my Bose system has slowly deteriorated to being just a nice sounding FM receiver....ate 6 of my favorite CD's too!!!  It will get unceremoniously disassembled to rescue my CDs, and then going straight into a dumpster as soon as I get a round tuit.

Woody.
I plug into the auxiliary jack on the Bose and play music thru my phone.  You can order a bluetooth auxiliary jack off of Amazon too.

Amazon.com: Mpow BH129 Bluetooth Receiver for Car, Aux Bluetooth Car Adapter...
Not sure how well they work but may try one.!
As an Amazon Associate Foretravel Owners' Forum earns from qualifying purchases.

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #6 –
I only use mine for the TV.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #7 –
Mine quit working about 4 years ago.  Right now I just use it as ballast on the driver's side.
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Tommy D –
Mine was working, then not.  Traced it to the surge protector behind the unit.  I forget the name of it but when I googled it I found out it had a lifetime warranty so I called them and they sent a new one for free, 20 years later? ;D  ;D

Sounds link Panamax.  Not sure if they are the only ones that when a surge takes the surge protector out it kills the power.  This way it keeps what you have plugged into it from getting burned up in the next surge that come thru after the surge gets burned up.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #10 –
So any idea how the Bose unit is attached in the cabinet?
I'll need to remove it to get it refurbed.
Thanks
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #11 –
There are two parts of the system. The main box is under the couch.  I had mine out when did the wood floor. I want to say it was strapped down with plumbers tape, but maybe thinking of the heater duct. Up in the cabinet over the driver, is a junction box where all the devices are plugged in. I do not remember if that was fastened down or not.

  I am going to guess that the main box is where the problem is.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #12 –
Quote from: turbojack –
There are two parts of the system. The main box is under the couch.  I had mine out when did the wood floor. I want to say it was strapped down with plumbers tape, but maybe thinking of the heater duct. Up in the cabinet over the driver, is a junction box where all the devices are plugged in. I do not remember if that was fastened down or not.

  I am going to guess that the main box is where the problem is.
The Bose system was removed by the previous owner and we are looking at putting in a surround sound system in now it's starting to
make sense to me. Thanks
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Bose power supply

Reply #13 –
Quote from: folivier –
So any idea how the Bose unit is attached in the cabinet?
I'll need to remove it to get it refurbed.
Thanks

Take the door off, makes it easier, then remove the panelling facia  square drive screws. Once that's off, you will see how it's clamped down with wood. Pretty simple really.

One note, you will need an angle drive for your screw gun, or a small ratchet with the 1/4" square tip, to get the upper screws out of the facia.

Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348