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08-19-2011, 06:35 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 20
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I purchased a 2011 CrossRoads Cruiser 305SKFD on 8/9/2011. Of course when I was at the dealers, they seemed like they were in a hurry to get us out of there. I live in Iowa and bought in Michigan. I bought out of state because the dealer a couple of hours from me upset me, went in to price a camper he's had on lot since last year, told him to give me his best shot, he lowered the price $300 from what he quoted last year, then when I got home I happened to look on ebay and he had same camper listed on ebay $1000 lower with a buy it now price than what he offered it to me, so he did himself out of a sale! I told him I don't play games you have one shot, give me your best price.
When I arrived in Minneapolis, MN, turned the scare light on one evening, now it will not go off. Not even going down the road, so it's draining my battery if I don't leave it plugged in. I have one other major issue that needs fixed and have called CrossRoads but so far no return phone calls. I emailed the service department today as well, we'll see if I get any response from that either. So far service has not been a good thing for me!
Has anyone had the scare light go on and not back off again? I keep wondering if there's another switch I have flipped and need to turn it off some where else, but so far can not find it! Either that or the switch has broken already.
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Jackie & Nikki (soft coated wheaten terrier)
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad
2011 CrossRoads Cruiser 305SKFD (still have the 2000 Tracker)
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08-19-2011, 06:58 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,510
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Should be one switch for each scare light. Sounds like you have a bad switch on that light. You can either replace the switch yourself (not hard) or pull the bulb until you get the dealer to fix it to keep from running your battery down.
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08-19-2011, 08:23 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: KS
Posts: 863
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To get you going simply pop the cover off the switch, remove the two screws, pull the switches out and remove the wire (only one wire on the plug). Put electrical tape over the plug and also tape it up so it won't get lost in the wall. Put everything back and have your dealer send a new switch. When you rplace the switch it has a clip on the top and bottom that you squeese and push the switsh out the front and then put the new one in and replace the wire plugs.
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08-19-2011, 08:54 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 20
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Thanks ya'll.... I see what I can do, this will not void my warranty if I get it disabled! I sure am going to have fun crawling up on the ladder! LOL Am fraid of heights!
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Jackie & Nikki (soft coated wheaten terrier)
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad
2011 CrossRoads Cruiser 305SKFD (still have the 2000 Tracker)
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08-19-2011, 11:07 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: KS
Posts: 863
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Are you going to take the bulb out? The switch is just inside the door.
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08-19-2011, 02:21 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 20
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Not if I don't have to crawl up a ladder I'm not!
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Jackie & Nikki (soft coated wheaten terrier)
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad
2011 CrossRoads Cruiser 305SKFD (still have the 2000 Tracker)
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08-22-2011, 10:49 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 39
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Is there a 12v fuse on the Cruiser that could be removed to kill power to that? If so it might be easier than taking the switch apart or removing the bulb.
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09-28-2011, 11:34 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 4
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I have a 2011 335SS with the same problem. I have even taken the switch completely out and the light still won't go out. Any thoughts?
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09-28-2011, 01:24 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 1
Posts: 2,036
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Rmondey...If you physically removed the switch and the light is still on then I would suggest you got the wrong switch.
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09-29-2011, 06:47 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 953
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There should be a seperate swich for each scare light( theres one on each side of the camper)...
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06 F350 KR PS CC SRW
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09-29-2011, 08:21 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 4
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I'm going back this weekend and i'll double check if I pulled the right switch. I'm pretty sure i pulled the correct one. There is only 1 scare light. It worked fine for the first couple months i used it. I'm thinking may be there is a short somewhere but there are no blown fuses. I keep it at the coast and i really don't won't to have to drag it to the dealer if it is something simple. thanks
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09-29-2011, 08:22 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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If you have a remote, use that to shut off and itshouldsolve the problem.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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09-29-2011, 09:15 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sarnia, Ontario
Posts: 28
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Yeah, the remote caught me . If you turn it on with the remote you can't turn it off with the switch.
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Shadow the Wonder Dog
2012 335SS
2014 F250 6.7 CC 4X4 BLACK PLATINUM
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09-29-2011, 10:06 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 20
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Where on the remote is it? I don't see anything for lights on mine.
I did do this as well. I turned the awning recepticle (misspelled) off, then I was able to toggle my scare light on/off! That problem seems to be solved for me now. I was playing with my remote too, but did not see any where that I had lights on it?
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Jackie & Nikki (soft coated wheaten terrier)
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad
2011 CrossRoads Cruiser 305SKFD (still have the 2000 Tracker)
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09-29-2011, 10:46 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 4
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i do have a remote and i was using it the day it came on. I haven't seen the light control on the remote, i'll check it out when i get there. Thanks. I would think as much experience as i have with remotes i would have noticed it.
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09-29-2011, 12:25 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: League City, TX
Posts: 265
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Did the same thing, accidently turned on the scare light using the remote and it won't go off unless the bulb is removed (even if you disconnect the wires from the switch). Only way to turn it off is with the remote. The button looks sorta like a "power-on" button, but close on close inspection it resembles a light bulb.
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09-30-2011, 12:02 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Keller, Texas
Posts: 128
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Quote:
Originally Posted by r2millers
If you have a remote, use that to shut off and itshouldsolve the problem.
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beat me to it...was going to suggest that as well.
Even if the switch is off, the remote can override it...learned that one after I drank a few crown and cokes.
Edited by: rollingrock
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09-30-2011, 04:30 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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With Crown and cokes, where did "rollingrock" come from?
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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09-30-2011, 04:34 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Keller, Texas
Posts: 128
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Quote:
Originally Posted by r2millers
With Crown and cokes, where did "rollingrock" come from?
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LOL....well, when not having C&C I usally have cold Rocks on hand. If you were to do a search for RollingRock, you'll see that I have had this screen name for many years.
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10-30-2011, 12:34 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 4
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It was the remote. I feel pretty stupid. thanks for the help.
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