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Old 04-11-2008, 07:20 AM   #1
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What's the simplest way to get around the Ventana cutting off power to the TV when the engine is running?

I think different manufacturers use different techniques.

I KNOW I won't be watching TV while driving this beast.

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What's the simplest way to get around the Ventana cutting off power to the TV when the engine is running?

I think different manufacturers use different techniques.

I KNOW I won't be watching TV while driving this beast.

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That will be one I'll be looking for in my Kountry Star as well. In the Winnebago it was simple, in the same cabinet where the TV was plugged in, there were two outlets, one on the bottom shelf that was hooked to the ignation cutoff, the TV was plugged in here. Then, on the top shelf they had another outlet which was not hooked to the ignition cutoff. I never had such a simple fix, just fished the TV cord through the hole in the shelf and plugged it in to the other outlet! I can only hope the Ventana and Kountry Star will be so easy. On the other hand, I know I guy who had an All Star, he said his just worked right off the bat, he didn't have to do anything. We'll see...
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The 2008 Ventana I test drove cut off the power when the ignition was on.
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There is a fuse you pull to defeat the television shutting off while the engine runs. In my 2005 Dutch Star it is on the fuse circuit board in front of the drivers side wheel. I don't know where they put it in the Ventana but it should be easy to find.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Norm Payne:
There is a fuse you pull to defeat the television shutting off while the engine runs. In my 2005 Dutch Star it is on the fuse circuit board in front of the drivers side wheel. I don't know where they put it in the Ventana but it should be easy to find. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is it labled?
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Is it labled? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes it is.

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