Just Bob
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Just Bob wrote:Just a WAG......ceiling fan?
Can you probe it with a test light or meter? See if it's "hot"
How big is the coil of wire? If you uncoiled it and stretched it out, where would it end up? Is it color coded, that should give somewhat of a clue what it is...match it up with the electrical schematic.
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wa8yxm
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In some of the RV systems YELLOW is "Ignition Hot"
One roof top antenna options is a Motosat or Winegard automatic dish (I like motosat better) and these need an ignition sense line in case you try to drive off with the antenna up.
Of course.. Since many RV's don't follow color codes well.. IT could be anything
12 volts for a King Dome for example
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Do you have a light switch by the door to turn on ceiling lights? could it be to turn on that light you removed???
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ShapeShifter
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dougrainer wrote:It is a pull wire for the installation of a Sat dome. It goes to the front overhead where the Video system is located. Doug
That's a distinct possability. On a quick glance, I see a few yellow wires in the entertainment cabinet, but the look to be parts of harnesses. I'll have to take a closer look to see if one of them are loose. If that's the case, it would be very handy, I could make user of that.
John Wayne wrote:Do you have a light switch by the door to turn on ceiling lights? could it be to turn on that light you removed???
Yes, there is a 3 way switch by the door, and another in the bedroom. They feed the cieling light using an orange/white wire pair that's also in the opening. I didn't mention them because I knew what they were.
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wa8yxm wrote:In some of the RV systems YELLOW is "Ignition Hot"
One roof top antenna options is a Motosat or Winegard automatic dish (I like motosat better) and these need an ignition sense line in case you try to drive off with the antenna up.
That's possible. (And yes, I know your feelings on motosat.  I tend to agree, but I'm not ready to buy one as discussed in that other thread.)
hohenwald48 wrote:Why don't you look at the wiring diagram and see what it is for? I thought all Monaco products came with them. I know the 2 Monacos I've owned have come with full wirring diagrams. My Dutchmen class "C" didn't come with a diagram but an email to them got me one by return email within an hour.
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Maybe they did, but it looks like they don't any more. A friend has an '05 Endeavor, and while it didn't come with the diagrams, he was able to order a thick booklet with all the diagrams. I had just talked to them today to try and order a set for my rig, but they say one's not available for my model.  They did offer to transfer me over to a technician who could answer questions and fax me an individual page if I had a specific concern.
Just Bob wrote:How big is the coil of wire? If you uncoiled it and stretched it out, where would it end up?
It's only a foot or so of wire that's coiled up. It wouldn't reach far.
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SINGRAM
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I have spent the last 20 years in the electrical business--If this fluorescent fixture has a ballast then don't woory about it--lots of times there are extra wires coming out of the ballst that are used in different applications--just a thought.
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ShapeShifter
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To put it in perspective, here's a (not very good) picture of the area I'm talking about.
The air conditioner is even with the front edge of the sofas. The light that's on is the one which hides the wire under question. A/C vents are on either side of the light, surround speakers are beyond the light, and the antenna crank beyond that.
Up on the roof, the location of the air conditioner is obvious, the back edge of the dome is even with the light, and extends forward towards the center speaker. The wires for the dome enter through the roof between the light and the A/C. The air horns are on the front left corner, above the left side cabinet. The CB antenna is above the TV.
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jhilley
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dougrainer wrote:It is a pull wire for the installation of a Sat dome. It goes to the front overhead where the Video system is located. Doug
I believe Doug is on the right track.
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SINGRAM wrote:I have spent the last 20 years in the electrical business--If this fluorescent fixture has a ballast then don't woory about it--lots of times there are extra wires coming out of the ballst that are used in different applications--just a thought.
The light itself is completely self contained, with a power and ground line that are accounted for. This wire is not connected to the light, and it appears to be completely independent of it.
BTW, you ask "if" it has a ballast. Don't all fluorescent fixtures have to have a ballast?
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If you look closely at the wire normally Monaco tatoos all their wires with what it is used for. If there is no name on it maybe it was left there by your selliing dealer.
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dougrainer wrote:It is a pull wire for the installation of a Sat dome. It goes to the front overhead where the Video system is located. Doug
I believe Doug is on the right track.
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