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**JRTJH** · 07-24-2015, 06:34 AM

Pretty much all of the 12 VDC fuses you'll find on any store shelf are made in China. I'm not so sure than "mil standard" fuses are any better and even they may be produced "off shore". Seems more and more of our "reliable products" are being compromised by cheap labor and inferior materials.

One solution to your slide fuse problem is to replace it with a 12 volt plug in circuit breaker. Almost any auto parts store will have them in stock. I have even seen them on the shelf at some WalMart stores. You might also want to check all the electrical connections at the slide motor. Sometimes just a little corrosion under that butt crimp connector is all it takes to cause a bad connection which will usually cause blown fuses.

They cost about $6 and are available in amperage ranges the same as most plug in fuses.

07-24-2015, 06:34 AM	#2
JRTJH Site Team Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gaylord Posts: 26,997	Pretty much all of the 12 VDC fuses you'll find on any store shelf are made in China. I'm not so sure than "mil standard" fuses are any better and even they may be produced "off shore". Seems more and more of our "reliable products" are being compromised by cheap labor and inferior materials. One solution to your slide fuse problem is to replace it with a 12 volt plug in circuit breaker. Almost any auto parts store will have them in stock. I have even seen them on the shelf at some WalMart stores. You might also want to check all the electrical connections at the slide motor. Sometimes just a little corrosion under that butt crimp connector is all it takes to cause a bad connection which will usually cause blown fuses. They cost about $6 and are available in amperage ranges the same as most plug in fuses. Attached Thumbnails __________________ John 2015 F250 6.7l 4x4 2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS