Disconnect for 12v Satellite power

[mineralslee]

I'm in the process of changing out my old KVH Trackvision satellite system and installing a Winegard Traveler. The KVH system was powered by a dedicated 12v wire controlled by a switch in roof inside an overhead cabinet. I have the switch turned off and the KVH removed, but can't find a fuse or disconnect to permanently disable the switch. The traveler is powered from a cable from the control box. Any ideas on where I can find a fuse or disconnect? Nothing labeled that fits in the main fuse panel in the dash.

[Pigman1]

Originally Posted by mineralslee

I'm in the process of changing out my old KVH Trackvision satellite system and installing a Winegard Traveler. The KVH system was powered by a dedicated 12v wire controlled by a switch in roof inside an overhead cabinet. I have the switch turned off and the KVH removed, but can't find a fuse or disconnect to permanently disable the switch. The traveler is powered from a cable from the control box. Any ideas on where I can find a fuse or disconnect? Nothing labeled that fits in the main fuse panel in the dash.

You'll need a 12v power line for the Trav'ler box anyway so I'd just use the switched side of the switch you have. When they put your KVH in they probably patched it in to any 12V hot line they found. Once the Trav'ler is locked on your satellites, you can switch 12V power to it OFF and your system will work just fine. We use this setup when boondocking to help reduce battery loads. To retract, turn the switch back on and retract or re-tune as you need.