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05-16-2018, 04:34 PM
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If you follow the 7way plug back to the box, you can locate all the BLACK wires. They will all be connected together. Just start removing one at a time and I bet you’ll find the camera power lead. Then you can just put a weatherproof switch in-line.[/QUOTE]
Been busy this week but had a chance to take a peak in the junction box tonight. I don't have a lot of electrical experience but was wondering if in my box could be white? Looks to be about 4-5 white wires connected together with one black that is grounded to the box. If that is correct then I should start disconnecting one at a time until the power to the battery cuts off. Then install an inline switch?
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Dennis and Lisa
2019 Alpine 3700fl
2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 DRW Duramax
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05-16-2018, 06:14 PM
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Location: Modesto
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White is ground.
Look for the break-away switch. It will have 2 black wires, one will have 12V going into it. If you trace that wire back to the junction box, where it’s attached will be the battery positive. That’s most likely where the power to the camera is.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-17-2018, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Illinois
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Stupid hint for Furrion Observation Camera connection
We got the Furrion Observation Camera for our new Fifthwheel, and hooked it up with no problem at all.
First trip out, we hooked up at 8:00 in the morning, head down the road for a 300 mile journey, and the camera worked great for the first 40 miles - then nothing. DW picked up the monitor, played with the settings, still nothing. Since it was fairly new, something must of died in the new camera. As we're driving along I still thinking about how the camera gets power through the clearance/parking lights.
Fifteen minutes later, it dawns on me! Or more appropriately I see the light.
Like most newer model of vehicles, our RAM has automatic headlights, which is what I have ours set on. By coincidence, it must have just been overcast enough to have the automatic lights come on for the first 40 minutes of our trip, and then the lights went off - along with it, the clearance lights.
Yes, when I figured it out, I turned the truck headlight switch to the on position, and the camera came back on.
At least I solved the problem before sending the camera back in for repair.
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2017 Cougar 333MKS
2015 RAM 3500 HD with 6.4L
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05-18-2018, 01:00 AM
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Location: Bethalto, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
No problem, sun is setting on the left coast. Looking forward to hearing what you find.
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Chuckster, if you could help me out. I've got the same problem on my Laredo. Which junction box are you talking about, the one at the fifth wheel pig tail connection? As always, appreciate you input and insight.
Jeff
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05-18-2018, 04:41 AM
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Yes, the one that the cord you plug into the truck comes out of.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-18-2018, 05:07 AM
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Yeah John not sure I want one of those, I too had rather yell at the wife.
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2014 Keystone Cougar
M-315 High Country 5th Wheel
2014 RAM 2500 Laramie 392 Hemi
AirLifts
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05-18-2018, 10:16 AM
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Location: Howell
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DOWva
Yeah John not sure I want one of those, I too had rather yell at the wife.
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I have one and I still end up "yelling" at my wife! Lol
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2017 F350 SRW Gasser
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05-22-2018, 09:16 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Richmond, Ontario
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Furrion 12 volt plug
I have had to replace my fuse twice since my purchase last August. Like an earlier poster I keep a supply of fuses on board. Trying to determine if there is a sequence of events that may be causing failure.
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2015 F350SD CC Platinum 4X4 Diesel
Trailer- 2017 Alpine 3010RE
Pullrite 16K Superglide
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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05-22-2018, 11:47 AM
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Location: Austin
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Mine did the same thing when I first plugged it in. I think they had a bad batch of fuses.
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