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Old 02-19-2019, 06:12 AM   #1
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12 volt power issues

I am trying to install two 12V Maxxair MaxxFans in mine 2015 Axis 24.1 Both, existing vent openings are prewired for new fans. To test the new fan I have connected the wires at the front opening but nothing would work. I checked the voltage to see only 8.7V. I checked the home batteries and I had 13.7V there. So, I removed the cover at the other opening in the back of the coach and I had there healthy 13.3V. New fan worked just fine. Any suggestions why there is a drop in voltage between these two points? Where and what else I should check?

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Old 02-19-2019, 02:02 PM   #2
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Hi, I don't know your coach specifics but many times the power wiring for the fan openings comes from the nearest ceiling light fixture. You might have a poor wiring connection (for either ground or +12) where the fan wiring splices into its power source. One way to check that general theory might be to kill the ceiling lights fuse and see if your 8 volts also goes to zero.....at least then you know roughly the source (and fusing for your fan). The other way is open up the closest ceiling light fixture (likely have to remove it from the ceiling too) and see if there is a splice there with wire colors similar to the vent opening. You can verify the wiring is for the vent opening and also check the splicing for vent feed wires (or perhaps a hard ground to chassis is used up there) is good.
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Old 02-20-2019, 06:10 AM   #3
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Hello Javelin,
I will check the fuse box for the light and also will take a close look at the ceiling light fixture which is mounted very closely to the vent's opening. Thank you for your help. I really appreciate that.
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Old 02-20-2019, 05:12 PM   #4
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The main reason to determine the fuse (and location) that powers the ceiling light closest to the front vent is that when you remove that fixture to see if in fact it has a splice feeding the 2 vent wires.....you don't accidently short the 12v and ground while checking things.

Better to remove the fuse first then open up and check if the vent wires feed from the light and if the splice connections are tight and good. This saves you having to replace the fuse if something shorts accidently during your examination.
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Old 02-20-2019, 08:50 PM   #5
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I will absolutely follow your advice.Thank you so much.This is our first coach and I can clearly see now, how fresh I am on the subject. I am so glad I have found this forum. Since we purchased our Axis last November Thor Forum is my new "bible" I study everyday. Thanks again !!!
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Old 06-06-2019, 08:22 PM   #6
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where is the 12v fuse box?

where is the 12v fuse box on a 2016 Thor Palazzo?
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Old 06-07-2019, 12:18 PM   #7
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Hi, you might have had better (faster) response by starting a new thread with your coach specifics in the title. I don't know your coach but on gas F53 there are several 12volt fuse panels (driver foot area; in BCC if equipped -I "think" yours does have a BCC; chassis manufacturer fuse panel etc. So are you looking for the panel where 12vdc fuses are usually co-located with 120vac breakers......if so check the foot of the bed as a start. There are lots of owners with your coach who probably just have not seen your request yet.
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