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Add awning and slide controls to basement

Hotrodjohn

Hotrodjohn

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I would like to add awning switches and slide switches so I can control from inside with the originals or from outside with switches added in the basement. Any advice?
 
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John R

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I would also like to do this in my 385. I have noticed that they started doing this on the new ones
 
Hotrodjohn

Hotrodjohn

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I am gonna try the 12 volt reversible remote
I knowThere could be a problem if someone pushes the opposite direction on the other control but that’s a very slim chance
 
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Bozo

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I am looking to do this eventually. I have already upgraded to wall switches and dimmers on my valor. I wish alliance would have put rear side awning on switch in garage. Can't see awning go out with slides out. Only thing to keep in mind with external slide controls, you need to verify there are no obstructions inside before moving slides.
 
Hotrodjohn

Hotrodjohn

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Bozo said:
I am looking to do this eventually. I have already upgraded to wall switches and dimmers on my valor. I wish alliance would have put rear side awning on switch in garage. Can't see awning go out with slides out. Only thing to keep in mind with external slide controls, you need to verify there are no obstructions inside before moving slides.
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I also put in wall switches and dimmers on everything. The absolute most ridiculous one was the hall light switch on the panel by the entry door. On a 340 the hallway is on the drivers side so the light switch was a million miles away and a tiny little switch. I put a wall switch in the hallway near the stairs. Imagine that something that makes sense 🤔
 
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Lantley

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I have not wished or desired the slides switches to be located outside.
Inside is fine
My last Open Range had slide controls on a remote which was a great idea. But just having them outside doesn't solve the problem
 
BryanValRox

BryanValRox

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Hotrodjohn said:
I am gonna start with just the awnings outside….
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Our 310 RL has dual control on the awnings, main panel and basement switches. I find it very convenient.
I would also like to see dual slide out controls, main control panel and a switch in the basement on the appropriate side for each slide.
A-team, are you listening for the next “Customer Driven Feature”😀
Just my opinion.
 
Oregon_Camper

Oregon_Camper

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Hotrodjohn said:
I also put in wall switches and dimmers on everything. The absolute most ridiculous one was the hall light switch on the panel by the entry door. On a 340 the hallway is on the drivers side so the light switch was a million miles away and a tiny little switch. I put a wall switch in the hallway near the stairs. Imagine that something that makes sense 🤔
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Yea...having the hallway switch on the main panel in a 340RL is just dumb. I went with a wireless option and can now turn them on/off from the stairs by bathroom and in the master bedroom

 
Hotrodjohn

Hotrodjohn

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Bozo said:
Maybe i missed it ....it has been one of those days for me. Perfect! Thanks. Did you opt for the 10amp or 30a?
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I went with the 30 cause the awnings are in a 15 amp fuse. One side note you have to use the magnetic “wall switch” that comes in the kit as the RF module works differently. If you wire in the stock switch you will blow a fuse
 
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Bozo

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Hotrodjohn said:
I went with the 30 cause the awnings are in a 15 amp fuse. One side note you have to use the magnetic “wall switch” that comes in the kit as the RF module works differently. If you wire in the stock switch you will blow a fuse
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Good to know. Thanks for the heads up.
 
Hotrodjohn

Hotrodjohn

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Bozo said:
Maybe i missed it ....it has been one of those days for me. Perfect! Thanks. Did you opt for the 10amp or 30a?
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I went with the 30 cause the awnings are in a 15 amp fuse. One side note you have to use the magnetic “wall switch” that comes in the kit as the RF module works differently. If you wire in the stock
Bozo said:
Just ordered, can hardly wait.
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I think this one would allow the use of the factory switches. Perhaps a better idea?
 
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