Power to tv
Can someone tell me if while parked, and you are listening to the dash radio with the ignition key on, does it prevent the tv from working off 12 volt dc power? On my motorhome, a 2008 Tioga 31M, the ...
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cgmartine wrote:
Can someone tell me if while parked, and you are listening to the dash radio with the ignition key on, does it prevent the tv from working off 12 volt dc power? On my motorhome, a 2008 Tioga 31M, the VCR is connected to what appears to be a 110 receptacle labeled as a PowerTek RL 1003 which has a relay which turns on when the ignition switch is on, disconnects the tv in order to comply with a vehicle code which requires that a working televison must not be in direct view of the driver. My tv is on a pedestal above the front cab area, next to the overhead bed and not visible to the driver.
don't know the answer but a buddy with a different make/model of MH found that he could by-pass the lock-out function by unplugging from one side of the standard outlet and plugging into the other side of the outlet. don't know if that was intentional or just sloppy workmanship but it's worth a try. as long as the driver can't see the TV you won't be in violation of the law.
