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wnjj
Oct 12, 2021Explorer II
No, the outside switch only turns on or off the electric element and has no effect on gas.
In addition to the gas on/off switch inside, some RV's have another inside switch for electric which is connected in series with the outside one (both need to be on). Others, like mine, hardwire the electric so the outside switch is the only way to turn on/off electric.
You can also run gas and electric simultaneously for faster warm up. In this case an either/or switch wouldn't make sense.
In addition to the gas on/off switch inside, some RV's have another inside switch for electric which is connected in series with the outside one (both need to be on). Others, like mine, hardwire the electric so the outside switch is the only way to turn on/off electric.
You can also run gas and electric simultaneously for faster warm up. In this case an either/or switch wouldn't make sense.
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