Radio wiring ... Always hot?
When I bought my class C the radio was powered through the coach and would not work if the cutoff switch was off.
When I had an Alpine unit installed to replace it I discovered they wired it to the ignition switch so I had to have that on to use the radio even when parked.
I am going to replace the Alpine unit soon and am wondering what is best? To have them power it from the cab battery with an always hot wire so the ignition does not have to be turned on or go back to the coach battery connection. Either way I will have to make sure I turn the radio off when done with it.
Would the radio cause any drain on the battery when turned off? I pull the coach battery during winter storage but leave the cab battery in.
Appreciate any and all tips or suggestions.
When I had an Alpine unit installed to replace it I discovered they wired it to the ignition switch so I had to have that on to use the radio even when parked.
I am going to replace the Alpine unit soon and am wondering what is best? To have them power it from the cab battery with an always hot wire so the ignition does not have to be turned on or go back to the coach battery connection. Either way I will have to make sure I turn the radio off when done with it.
Would the radio cause any drain on the battery when turned off? I pull the coach battery during winter storage but leave the cab battery in.
Appreciate any and all tips or suggestions.
