Using radio while camped?

[peliaspastia]

I have a 2007 Damon Tuscany which I am just learning all the 'ins-and-outs' of.
One of the things that bothers me is the dash radio, which is Sirius capable, and only works when the ignition key is turned on. Of course when going down the road this is not a problem, but when camped you must turn the ignition key left to 'accessories' which also turns on the back up camera, heater fan, draws in the steps, and a whole host of other things. It would be nice to be able to listen to the radio while parked without turning everything else on. Any suggestions?

[mudpuppy]

My Fleetwood Tera has a rocker switch labeled park. It enables the radio with the key off.

[wa8yxm]

If yours does not have a toggle switch. adding one is fairly simple. Ask if you need directions.

[powerboatr]

its wired wrong
i bet they toke power off an ignition on

it should be wired to the hot always under the dash.
i little probing and you will find the right wire under there.
mine is red of all colors but that doesn't mean anything
i enclosed a pdf of some wiring it might help you
i have am excell file that lists about 400 wires and their colors but it wont load here.
drop me an email and i will send it to you

[peliaspastia]

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Originally Posted by powerboatr its wired wrong i bet they toke power off an ignition on it should be wired to the hot always under the dash. i little probing and you will find the right wire under there. mine is red of all colors but that doesn't mean anything i enclosed a pdf of some wiring it might help you i have am excell file that lists about 400 wires and their colors but it wont load here. drop me an email and i will send it to you

Hi, I downloaded the wiring diagrams you sent and I am just getting around to trying to modify the system while parked in a campground in Tx. I found a copy of the wiring in the radio's manual and it shows two electrical feeds to the radio. One comes from the switch and the other is direct to the battery. I am assuming that the one direct from the battery provides power to maintain the radios clock and other settings while the radio is off. If this is correct then should I disconnect the feed from the switch and splice it to the other wire.
Does this make sense??

[powerboatr]

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Originally Posted by peliaspastia Hi, I downloaded the wiring diagrams you sent and I am just getting around to trying to modify the system while parked in a campground in Tx. I found a copy of the wiring in the radio's manual and it shows two electrical feeds to the radio. One comes from the switch and the other is direct to the battery. I am assuming that the one direct from the battery provides power to maintain the radios clock and other settings while the radio is off. If this is correct then should I disconnect the feed from the switch and splice it to the other wire. Does this make sense??

yep
splice in so its LIVE at all times..
somebody hoke it up wrong, thats all

[skipwil]

My previous Geo/town had a rocker switch on the panel with the fans,lights etc. I fliped it and the radio operated. My F/W has the switch in the overhead panel and does the same. It'd surprise me if one's not installed. G/town had a musical "note" on it. The F/W is just labeled radio. Push and the radio comes on.