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tnrzryd · 02-03-2013, 09:14 PM

I'm trying to set the thermostat for the basement heating. Found the white colored thermostat and know how to set the temp. However there is a small slide switch on top to turn on the device. Looking closely the small lever is marked off and there is an arrow pointing to the Right. That is the position it is in now. My assumption is that the lever must be moved to the left to activate. It is stuck and I'm afraid to force it. Anyone know if there is a trick to making it move right?

iquailhunter · 02-03-2013, 09:31 PM

Tom--
You just have to force it---I had the same question and sure enough it doesn't break it is just hard to move---go for it!

DSL417 · 02-04-2013, 07:36 AM

Tom,

Thought the same thing. Day before yesterday, I just did it...moves hard, but it does.

tnrzryd · 02-04-2013, 03:16 PM

Thanks guys. I'll give a try later today.

I'm going to hijack the thread and ask a semi related question. I noticed that some but not all lights in the basement are on when I open a bay door. Are they automatic or must each be turned on/off with their individual rocker switches? I did open each bay and turned off each light just in case. The lite in the genset compartment was left on by the dealer - caught that one the first night out.

dusty56 · 02-04-2013, 05:14 PM

Tom the basement lights are all manual on and off. Dealer must just left them all on. you will need to turn all of them off. Then when you open the door turn it on at the light switch.

I found a fix, we are installing two switches on the passenger side exit that will turn on the basement lights when you exit the bus to go outside and open the cargo doors. it beats fumbling around for the light at night. Just a quick fix that I have seen on some of the other Entegras at Lazydays. it would be a nice if the factory thought of it first.

DSL417 · 02-04-2013, 05:55 PM

May have been part of the reason that the batteries were run down. Constant pull in cool temperatures, that draw from the batteries would have been enough.

mfrazier · 02-06-2013, 03:14 PM

Lisa/Mike
Can you give detail on your switch install - maybe even a picture? If it is a quick fix that implies the wires are readily accessible to run to a switch.

Ultratravler · 02-07-2013, 09:36 AM

Dusty56, I would be interested in the switch's as well. Thanks

MRUSA14 · 02-07-2013, 09:48 AM

I put a switch like this in my Beaver. The big question is where is the main supply line for the lights in relation to where you want the switch. Unfortunately for me my 12V fuse panel is in the bedroom, so that was where I had to install the switch unless I wanted to run a wire all the way to the front, and there was no easy way to do that. Cs a result the switch did not serve me very well as it was inconvenient to use.

I imagine you would have to run a wire from the 12V fuse panel in the Entegra also to the desired switch location. I would be interested in know how/where they ran the wire going from the switch location to the electric circuit.

dusty56 · 02-07-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mfrazier

Lisa/Mike
Can you give detail on your switch install - maybe even a picture? If it is a quick fix that implies the wires are readily accessible to run to a switch.

I will start off by saying sometimes things are a lot easier in theory than in real practice. Two methods I saw from Entegra owners, both work one requires relocating wire to the front of the bus and the other requires a work around for the awning wind sensor.

The fuse panel in the bathroom is clearly marked left cargo and Right cargo basement lights (if my memory serves me well). You can do a switch at the fuse panel that would be the easy way to do it. I have seen one Entegra done that way and it works well. You just have to remember to turn it on before you go out to the cargo bay area.

The method I am choosing is to have the switch mounted at the entrance door at the front of the coach. Seams logical you go outside to get something in the cargo area you hit the switch on the way out and the cargo area is lighted. You turn it off when you enter the coach. You will have to locate the light in the cargo area that has the hot lead coming from the fuse block (remember left side and right side so you will need two switches). You tap into that lead and run a wire to the front passenger wheel opening and feed the line up into the coach and connect your switches. Same for the other side. That will give you the ability to have your Ds /Ps switches at the door.

Now for the disclaimer, apparently Entegra has the girard awning wind sensor on the same fuse. I think it is in the 12v plug in the cargo area. If you chose method one (the two switches at the cabinet in the bathroom) when you turn the switch off for the cargo lights you also disconnect the wind sensor for your awning and the 12 v plug. The go around is to have the awning sensor re-directed to another live 12v wire in that situation.

If you are somewhat handy with electrical you should not have a problem. Any tech can accomplish the same in about an hour labor plus materials. I hope this helps those that are interested in the mod. Either way it requires some work.

dusty56 · 02-16-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mfrazier

Lisa/Mike
Can you give detail on your switch install - maybe even a picture? If it is a quick fix that implies the wires are readily accessible to run to a switch.

just a quick update on the cargo light installation. I attached some pictures. Decided not to chase wiring, instead I used .99 cent door jam switches. I had some in my garage from former projects. If you are familiar with GM cars the switch becomes the ground. Same as an alarm system. The white wire going into the lights in the cargo compartment is the ground. Cut the white wire, and connect it to the switch that you installed, which becomes the new ground, Door opens,light goes on, door closes lights go off. Installed 10 switches at 99 cents, took about 10 to 15 minutes per door. Results each door when opened lights up that cargo light. You still have the option of doing in manually for each door. No draw on the battery when door is shut. You can find these on ebay, a parts store or auto alarm store. I have seen them for as little as 79 cents. Questions send me an email. $10 dollars and 1 1/2 time to do it.

Just a thought, you can attach an alarm as well, someone opens a cargo door engine door or generator door, it will trigger the alarm for further protection. Haven't gone that far but it could probably be hooked up to the existing alarm that we have now if someone breaks the glass.

slowspokes1 · 02-17-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tnrzryd

I'm trying to set the thermostat for the basement heating. Found the white colored thermostat and know how to set the temp. However there is a small slide switch on top to turn on the device. Looking closely the small lever is marked off and there is an arrow pointing to the Right. That is the position it is in now. My assumption is that the lever must be moved to the left to activate. It is stuck and I'm afraid to force it. Anyone know if there is a trick to making it move right?

After you "force it" once, you will be comfortable. I thought that I would certainly break it since it was just a little piece of plastic, but didn't. It remains stiff, but not as much as the first time you turn it on. "Warm" regards.

tnrzryd · 02-17-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slowspokes1

After you "force it" once, you will be comfortable. I thought that I would certainly break it since it was just a little piece of plastic, but didn't. It remains stiff, but not as much as the first time you turn it on. "Warm" regards.

I finally "forced it" and it works just as you state. Good thing too as we recently had a mid - 20s night and the basement remained nice and toasty.