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Yooper2 · 03-21-2022, 06:31 AM

First, a detailed question (we bought a 2017 Wayfarer a couple days ago) :

"After driving home from Wisconsin to Alabama and doing full-out camping for a couple nights ... my touch screen won't operate here in my driveway. It's just 'blank'. I started the engine and engaged the e-brake so I could extend the slide-outs, but can't get control panel to operate. How do I troubleshoot this problem?"

Second, a general question about using the IRV2 forum:

"If want to find information on the site, such as solving the above issue, is there a repository of existing information? How do I access this info?"

Persistent · 03-21-2022, 06:52 AM

I don't know how to operate your RV.

There is a search box at the top of every page on iRV2. Choosing appropriate search words can be a challenge.

Yooper2 · 03-21-2022, 08:10 AM

OP here. It appears the unit must be powered up (electrical or generator) for the control panel to operate....which makes sense. I thought I extended the slides once just using auto battery. Probably not.

MrMark52 · 03-21-2022, 08:22 AM

Do you have the manuals for the coach? If not, it’s possible. Some manuals may have been uploaded to the Files section of this board - and files for a lot of the “add-on” equipment may be there as well. I strongly urge you to download and read those manuals - they will take you a long way in asking pertinent questions and what search terms to use.

If the coach and/or chassis manuals are not there, then it’s time to start searching. Keep in mind, there will be manuals for the coach, and manuals for the chassis. Both are important to have, and when you post a question on this board, it’s always best to qualify which of the two, coach or chassis or both, your problem lays.

Adding such detail to your signature or your profile helps.

garykk · 03-21-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooper2

OP here. It appears the unit must be powered up (electrical or generator) for the control panel to operate....which makes sense. I thought I extended the slides once just using auto battery. Probably not.

I may be wrong as I don’t own a Wayfarer, but the control panel is probably operated on 12 volt and should not need outside AC power. You mentioned full out camping, would that have been dry camping? If so your house Batteries might be low or your inverter is off line. Hopefully someone with your rig will chime in.

lchamw · 03-21-2022, 07:46 PM

I agree with garykk. Verify the inverter is on.

vsheetz · 03-21-2022, 07:48 PM

House battery voltage ok?

12v switch, if exists, by the entry door turned on?

**TonyDi** · 03-21-2022, 09:11 PM

Yooper --- to answer the second part of your question. Near the top of the page is a search box. Make sure you have the iRV2.com highlighted, then post key words and you will find articles related to your question. If you don't find what you're looking for modify the search words.

Yooper2 · 03-22-2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by garykk

You mentioned full out camping, would that have been dry camping? If so your house Batteries might be low or your inverter is off line. Hopefully someone with your rig will chime in.

We spent two nights in the Tiffin (one small FMCA Park near Cincinnati and a State Park in Tennessee), both with full hook-ups. Looking forward to boondocking/dry camping soon.

The inverter was definitely OFF when I tried extending the slides.

Still working on getting my "signature" set-up.

MrMark52 · 03-22-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Yooper2

Still working on getting my "signature" set-up.

Yooper -

To set-up/edit your signature, click on “UserCP” in the bar bar near the top of the page.
On the left hand side you’ll see a vertical bar for User Control Panel Options.
Scroll down and you”ll find a link to “Edit Signature”.

FarmerJake · 03-29-2022, 06:52 PM

In our 2019 Wayfarer, the “battery” switch by the door must be in the “on” position. If it’s off, the Spyder panel will be off along with almost everything else that is running on 12V (thats the purpose of the switch!).

Our slide definitely works off of 12V (without being hooked up to shore power). We do it all the time.

mrdrmagoo · 03-29-2022, 10:06 PM

If you haven't already, and are on facebook, you may want to join the Tiffin Wayfarer on Sprinter Chassis Owners Technical Forum. Specific to Wayfarers only and lots of technical help available. The IRV2 forums contain a lot of valuable information, but you may find the facebook group better suited to your specific needs, There is a search function there also. Look for spyder panel

Javalinas · 02-05-2023, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerJake

In our 2019 Wayfarer, the “battery” switch by the door must be in the “on” position. If it’s off, the Spyder panel will be off along with almost everything else that is running on 12V (thats the purpose of the switch!).

Our slide definitely works off of 12V (without being hooked up to shore power). We do it all the time.

Farmer Jake... wish I would have stumbled on your advice 3.5 hours ago! The switch by the door solved our 12V issues. Thank you!!