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Old 01-23-2020, 06:45 PM   #1
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New Owner/Switches Question

Hey guys, I'm a new second owner of a '94 Dutchmen 30' 5th wheel (not even sure of the model). I have a question about a couple of switches that I don't know what they do.

The white, standard house light switch seems to be a 3 position switch and is located above the kitchen counter on the side of a cabinet. I assume this maybe an electric/gas switch for the water heater, but I'm not even sure if I have electric heat capability.

The second switch with the bright red light is located just to the right of the entry door but it does not control the outside light, another switch does that. It's the only switch with a red LED like this too. Thanks for any help!

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Old 02-02-2020, 03:23 AM   #2
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The 3 way switch in the kitchen is most likely to switch between AC and microwave. If you run the ac and microwave at the same time it will blow the breaker. The switch makes you choose one or the other.
Even if you dont have AC your trailer could be prewired for it.

Ni idea about the other switch.
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Old 02-02-2020, 01:51 PM   #3
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The one with the red light is usually the water heater.
They put it by the door so you see it on way out, and remember to turn it off, saving your batteries.
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Does the switch with the red light have a cable connection next to it. If so then it's most likely power boost for tv antenna. If not, as mentioned before, might be hot water tank. Easy solution, fill hot water tank, hook to shore power, turn on switch. Leave it on for 2 or 3 hours and check to see if you have hot water.
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Hey guys, I'm a new second owner of a '94 Dutchmen 30' 5th wheel (not even sure of the model). I have a question about a couple of switches that I don't know what they do.

The white, standard house light switch seems to be a 3 position switch and is located above the kitchen counter on the side of a cabinet. I assume this maybe an electric/gas switch for the water heater, but I'm not even sure if I have electric heat capability.

The second switch with the bright red light is located just to the right of the entry door but it does not control the outside light, another switch does that. It's the only switch with a red LED like this too. Thanks for any help!


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