I bought a used 05 Arctic Fox 30U trailer a few years back. Never been able to figure out the purpose of one of the wall switches in the front bedroom. The switch in question is the switch above the two that control the overhead light and the outside porch light. Can't seem to get a picture from Facebook to post here. ThxOkay, seem to have the picture thing worked out, pointing to Flickr.

Might be for the "hitch light" on the curb side of the front cap.Try it and also check the bulb in that light. It might be burned out, thus the switch does nothing.Just a guess, we had a mystery switch on our Komfort...finally discovered that it, indeed, controlled the front cap 'hitch light'. But the bulb was burned out...:S

downtheroad wrote:Might be for the "hitch light" on the curb side of the front cap.Try it and also check the bulb in that light. It might be burned out, thus the switch does nothing.Just a guess, we had a mystery switch on our Komfort...finally discovered that it, indeed, controlled the front cap 'hitch light'. But the bulb was burned out...:SYeah, that was my thought as well but no luck with the test. The hitch light has a switch of its own which shouldn't be problematic but even when the hitch light is on, the wall switch doesn't affect the on/off condition. I may be dealing with a factory wiring shortfall or a prior owner fiddling with things. Thanks for the idea though.

Give Northwood a call and I bet they will send you a diagram of the wiring or just tell you. When I had my Fox fiver got a lot of information from them but that was 12 years ago. Flaguy

Do you have awning lights? You do not see if they are on when the awning is closed.

dave54 wrote:Do you have awning lights? You do not see if they are on when the awning is closed.No awning lights or wires up there that would indicate a light at any time. I did send off an email to Northwood with this same question so hopefully between here and the manufacturing I can find an answer. It could very likely be a wiring issue between the switch and the "hitch light". It really is the only logical choice. Thanks

2005 Arctic Fox 30U bedroom wall switch purpose

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Redterpos3
Explorer
Apr 14, 2016
AlinAlbany wrote:
Redterpos3 wrote:
We have a switch in our bedroom that turns on/off the stereo, could that be it?

Just got a reply back from Northwood. They say "stereo switch" so we have a winner.

I was just going through my past posts and noticed that I'm a "winner" woop woop!! :B I don't win too much, gotta celebrate!!
eichacsj
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016
AlinAlbany wrote:
I bought a used 05 Arctic Fox 30U trailer a few years back. Never been able to figure out the purpose of one of the wall switches in the front bedroom. The switch in question is the switch above the two that control the overhead light and the outside porch light. Can't seem to get a picture from Facebook to post here. Thx

Okay, seem to have the picture thing worked out, pointing to Flickr.

doah I missed front "bedroom" I was thinking front door.

Glad you found it.
AlinAlbany
Explorer
Mar 22, 2016
deltabravo wrote:
AlinAlbany wrote:
Stereo switch.

That makes sense.

The switch would connect to the "ignition feed" wire of the stereo. THat way you can turn off (or on) the stereo from the bed, without getting out of bed.
It would provide the same function as "turning off the ignition" in a vehicle.

When the stereo was replaced, someone probably connected all the power leads together.

My Desert Fox had the same switch.

I'll "fix" it one of these days. thanks for the heads up on the "ignition feed". I'll look for the stereo install instructions and check how the wires should be hooked up. Your comment about all the power being wired together sounds pretty straight up right.
deltabravo
Nomad
Mar 22, 2016
AlinAlbany wrote:
Stereo switch.

That makes sense.

The switch would connect to the "ignition feed" wire of the stereo. THat way you can turn off (or on) the stereo from the bed, without getting out of bed.
It would provide the same function as "turning off the ignition" in a vehicle.

When the stereo was replaced, someone probably connected all the power leads together.

My Desert Fox had the same switch.
deltabravo
Nomad
Mar 22, 2016
duplicate.
AlinAlbany
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
Redterpos3 wrote:
We have a switch in our bedroom that turns on/off the stereo, could that be it?

Just got a reply back from Northwood. They say "stereo switch" so we have a winner. I think the stereo that is in the trailer is an after market install so that would explain why its no longer operating from the wall switch.

Thanks everyone for your help, you've been a great resource!
AlinAlbany
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
Redterpos3 wrote:
We have a switch in our bedroom that turns on/off the stereo, could that be it?

No luck with the stereo. The stereo does have a remote which would reduce the need for the switch but it was at least a try. Thx for the idea.
AlinAlbany
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
Redterpos3 wrote:
We have a switch in our bedroom that turns on/off the stereo, could that be it?

hmmm, that is one idea I had not thought of. I will try that.
Redterpos3
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
We have a switch in our bedroom that turns on/off the stereo, could that be it?
eichacsj
Explorer
Mar 21, 2016
PM me a picture and I might be able to tell you.

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