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Posted: **Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:33 pm**

I know someone will have an easy answer to this....probably Mitch :lol:

I just painted my bathroom cabinet hardware in Myrtle. I would like to paint the light bar above the mirror to match. The wiring is connected to it so what do I need to do to cut the power to that so I can unhook the wires? I have battery disconnect switches above the door, in the little compartment. They say "main" and "auxillary". The lights are 12V so I know I have to disconnect the battery. Before I mess with those switches...Am I thinking correctly?

Posted: **Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:29 pm**

Typically in a S&B house you'd flip the circuit breaker before disconnecting anything electric. There are usually a couple of circuit breakers in a motorhome, depending on how much electrical stuff you have (I have 2 in my trailer, I believe). You can turn it off if you know which one to flip, or you can pull the fuse for whatever you want to work on.

Hope this helps.

Laura

Posted: **Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:28 pm**

Laura's right, there is a breaker panel somewhere in your rv with either a breaker or a fuse to pull. The fuses are those little square ones and can be pulled easily with a pair of needle nose pliers. If you got the book with your rv it should show you where the panel is.

Posted: **Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:02 pm**

Well, good for me!

I got it right! Thanks for confirming what I thought, Sharon.

I take it you've landed safely tonight. Safe travels!

Laura

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