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05-19-2014, 07:33 PM
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Light under stairs
First trip completed in the new whitehawk 28dsbh. Noticed last night a small amber light under the stairs at the main door. Any idea which outdoor switch should control it. I tried both the awning LED light and the switch for the amber light on the drivers side. Neither lights it up. Just looking to see which switch should be on to start the troubleshooting. Thanks
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05-19-2014, 07:38 PM
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On my Jayflight this light works with the other amber outside light. Did you confirm that it has a good bulb in it?
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05-19-2014, 08:31 PM
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Location: Hudson Valley, NY
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Mine works with the awning light, but really not much help that way. I am actually thinking of a way to wire it to a separate switch. That light is needed when the awning light is off; when it's on, there is plenty of light from above to light up the stairs. I haven't really figured out the reasoning for wiring it that way.
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05-20-2014, 06:29 PM
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Location: Missouri City, The Republic of Texas
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On our 5th and the previous HTT that light was wired with the awning light.
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2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
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05-20-2014, 06:30 PM
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Bulb is good. I agree the light seems unnecessary connected to the same switch as the LED light. Gonna go see the dealer for the official answer and then maybe see about another modification. If anyone has ideas for a separate switch
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05-20-2014, 06:49 PM
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Location: Jonesboro AR
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On our 2014 WhiteHawk 30DSQB......it's wired in with the LED awning light.
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05-20-2014, 09:04 PM
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I just noticed the same light under the stairs on our new trailer this past weekend. Ours comes on with the switch by the door that also turns on the amber light under the awning.
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05-21-2014, 07:51 PM
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I'll bet it's wired with the awning light. I doubt it's the switch (the awning light works). Send an e-mail to Jayco with your VIN and ask which switch controls it. My guess is it's a wiring problem, may be as simple as the connectors at the light itself.
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2013 F-350 CC SB 2WD 6.7PS
2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
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05-22-2014, 08:53 AM
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As a side note I found where my two tie into one another and will be snaking a separate wire and switch to isolate them. Why they did it this way is beyond me. I have no amber porch light only the step lights and awning which have to both be on which you clearly do not need.
I'll post some pics when I get it done in the coming weeks.
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05-22-2014, 09:38 AM
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Mine is wired with the running lights of the trailer. Seems kind of pointless to me, being wired with the outdoor light seems like a better option.
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05-23-2014, 04:48 AM
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Location: Sault Ste Marie
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Would be interested to see your modification of the light and wiring when your done
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05-28-2014, 04:24 PM
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Location: Dayton
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Mine is wired to the Amber porch light which does not provide much light. Will be adding an LED awning light controlled with a remote in the near future. Do like the light on the steps though. First trailer that has a light there.
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