Pulling a fuse on a Chevy S10 ZR2 for towing

[skipsor]

I have an '01 Chevy S10 ZR2, 5 speed manual trans. and a Remco disconnect.

I am wondering about pulling a fuse so the instrument panel doesn't light up when I turn the key to unlock the steering instead of using the battery disconnect. I have been using the disconnect for awhile and every time I use it I have to reset all of the radio stations and also the clock in the radio. It gets to be a PITA.

The specific fuse in question is in the fuse panel on the drivers side of the dash, fuse #11 which the manual says is for the instrument panel.

My question is, if I pull that fuse is anything else going to be powered up that is not readily apparent to me? I don't want to tow for 500 miles and find out that my battery is dead due to a draw that I don't know about.

Any information is welcome.

Thanks.

[skipsor]

I have an '01 Chevy S10 ZR2, 5 speed manual trans. and a Remco disconnect.

I am wondering about pulling a fuse so the instrument panel doesn't light up when I turn the key to unlock the steering instead of using the battery disconnect. I have been using the disconnect for awhile and every time I use it I have to reset all of the radio stations and also the clock in the radio. It gets to be a PITA.

The specific fuse in question is in the fuse panel on the drivers side of the dash, fuse #11 which the manual says is for the instrument panel.

My question is, if I pull that fuse is anything else going to be powered up that is not readily apparent to me? I don't want to tow for 500 miles and find out that my battery is dead due to a draw that I don't know about.

Any information is welcome.

Thanks.

[RV Wizard]

I would recommend you call Chevy and ask them if the "ignition" fuse should be pulled when towing leaving the key in the "on" position. Good luck and have a great summer.

[MCDDY]

On our 98 Blazer which used to be our only toad and still pull it occasionally, I have pulled the #11 Fuse labled Cluster and also the #4 labled Gauges. Actually the only time I ever had a problem was when the battery was going bad and hadn't showed any signs yet. After a near 600mi. day it wouldn't crank. Put a battery charger on it and in a few minutes it cranked. Pulled those fuses for the rest of the trip & had no problems. Had the battery load tested and it was on it's last legs. Have had no problems having to reset clock, etc. with those fuses pulled.
Good luck.
Dave