Slide/camera issue

AikenRacer wrote:
it turned out to be a bad ignition relay. A $3.39 piece.

That is some kind of miracle.

Congrats on the easy inexpensive fix, thanks for letting us know.

MM.

Problem fixed! With the help of this forum and Thor Customer Service, it turned out to be a bad ignition relay. A $3.39 piece. Time to celebrate!

Most OEM's install a solenoid that is activated by the Ignition switch when on or engine running. They control certain 12 volt items that seem to be chassis items but are really items installed by the RV coach maker. Some of these items
1. Back up camera
2. Dash radio/GPS
3. The slide out disconnect system
4. dash AC/Heat
5. wiper blade power
6. side view power mirrors
7. some others, but these are usually the main ones.
As other have stated, that solenoid is either stuck CLOSED or somehow the IGN power for it is ON all the time. Doug

AikenRacer wrote:
Where would I find the relay box??

It is located where ever your motorhome manufacturer (not the chassis maker) placed it. On my old 2000 Holiday Rambler, it was located in the storage bin drivers side front bay. If possible, call your manufacturer to get the location.

Good luck with your problem.

Fred

Where would I find the relay box??

Maybe something with the ignition switch ?

Thanks for the comments, will try them except for the wifey comment!

Tell the wife it's toast, the whole camper is now shot! You need to get a new one! Oh ya!.... Let the good times roll!

Possibly a defective relay that has frozen in the on position. Find the box with all the relays and read the labels of what they control. Or you can just unplug each relay to see when the symptoms change.
Fred