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10-07-2016, 10:26 AM #1
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Backup camera only works when plugged into shore power
Hello, the first upgrade I made when we got our Reflection 30BH was to install the standard plug n' play Furrion backup camera. It worked great until this past weekend. Now it only works when the camper is plugged into an an external outlet (shore power). As soon as I disconnect shore power the camera looses power. The battery is fine because all other 12v stuff works fine when shore power is disconnected including the auto-level system. Plugging the 5th wheel into my truck power also makes no difference, the camera only works when the 5th wheel is plugged into shore power.
Any ideas where I should start looking?
Thanks!
JohnJohn, Heidi and our 2 Cocker Spaniels Venus & Big Papi
2016 Relfection 30BH 5th wheel
2016 F350 SRW CC SB 6.7 Diesel 4x4
Pullrite Superglide with Superrails
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10-11-2016, 08:22 AM #2
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That is a good one. Where is the camera getting it's power from? Some connect to the taillight wiring for the backup lights and some wire direct inside generator compartment. I would start looking wherever the DC power is coming from.
Benny and Valinda w/ Dakota (canine)
2016 Momentium 350M
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 3500 DRW 8' bed 6.6 Duramax w Allison
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10-11-2016, 09:44 AM #3
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I figured it out. Turns out the battery disconnect switch got jostled enough to disconnect the battery. Apparently the battery disconnect only disconnects certain things which fooled me into thinking the battery was connected. The autolevel system worked fine the whole time.
JohnJohn, Heidi and our 2 Cocker Spaniels Venus & Big Papi
2016 Relfection 30BH 5th wheel
2016 F350 SRW CC SB 6.7 Diesel 4x4
Pullrite Superglide with Superrails
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10-11-2016, 12:05 PM #4
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Glad you found the problem and there was not a major component to be replaced.
Benny and Valinda w/ Dakota (canine)
2016 Momentium 350M
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 3500 DRW 8' bed 6.6 Duramax w Allison
B&W Companion RVK3500 20K FW
2009 Harley Ultra Classic
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10-11-2016, 12:17 PM #5
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I tried to remove the key on my disconnect. It will only come out if batteries are disconnected
2018 Freedom Elite 24FE, 2 Yorkies, and my wife MARILYN, HAM call K0LCB. Traveling around this great country, making friends and seeing lot of beautiful and interesting places
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10-25-2016, 07:05 AM #6RetiredATCGuest
I bought a plastic electrical outlet box from home depot. Using a small piece of piano hinge, I mounted the box over the battery shut off. Now, no more problems with stuff bumping the key and shutting off the batteries. Works like a champ.
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