Grimesy

I will be towing my 2011 behind my motor home and need to install a kit into the #8 fuse, instead of having to remove it each time I tow. Although I am a fair shade tree mechanic the old(very old) back really barks when I get too twisted so would like photos of the fix or good directions and a good place for buying one. As always thanks in advance.

Don

Budster

these are a little pricy http://rv-partsplus.com/rving-fuseswitch

or you can make your own if you are handy with a soldering iron. take a similar fuse, remove the plastic from the fusable link, remove the link, solder a wire from one side to a in-line fuse holder, solder a wire from the other side to a switch, solder the other end of the in-line fuse to the other side of the switch, protect the exposed wires, mount the switch. hope this helps

I tried to research where I bought mine but lost the information (I do remember it was a Canadian company), sorry.

I mounted mine to the access door, easy to get to from the drivers seat.

Laco

Budster, I think the link you provided is the Canadian company, which is where I got mine also. The first one they sent didn't work, but they were quick to send another even before I returned the original. I used velcro and attached mine to the carpet toward the front of the transmission hump. Easy to get to, works great.

Grimesy

Contacted RV Supply, which is a Canadian Company and ordered the kit. Said they have modified it somewhat which should make it a little easier to install.

Thanks again, this newby thinks this is a pretty darned good forum.

Don

Grimesy

Installed the fuse by pass kit, not sure if it works right as the only difference I can see is the key wont come out of the ignition switch. Am I okay or missing something?

Don

Laco

Removing fuse 8 or disabling it will disable functions that normally run, like the radio and the SRS system, when the ignition is in the ACC position, which is the position it must be in when you tow, so the front wheels can turn. Should have nothing to do with removal of the key!

Grimesy

Got it working properly, that little 2 amp fuse controls everything that comes on when you turn the key to the first click to allow steering to turn. Headlights, radio, the whole pie. Feel better now so after installing the base plate I am ready to roll. Just can't afford a tank of diesel....Sigh.

Don

Laco

Yeah, diesel is very expensive. We are heading out in a week or so, trying not to think too much about what the fuel will cost. Good luck with your towing, our HHR has been a great toad, has lots of towed mileage, which doesn't show on the odemeter, since that is one of the things disabled by removing fuse 8.