Mystery box?

[canesx5]

New airstream owner. I have a panel in the front under the couch that I don't know what it is. Can someone help me identify this loose panel. I'm kinda shocked that it's not fixed down or anything, just lying freely. thanks

[canesx5]

By the way I did buy this 2017 used, so maybe the previous owner detached it from it's original spot.

[SteveSueMac]

That thingamabob on the top right looks like the relay switch for the use/store button - on my 2012 27FB that panel is under the bed and it is attached to something not just floating free. Not sure if that's helpful - folks with more depth will chime in I'm sure.

[canesx5]

That makes sense. I do hear a click when I engage the use/store button in that exact corner of the couch area. Now all I need to know is the black box also part of that function or is it something entirely different.

[Al and Missy]

I'm guessing you are talking about the woodgrain panel with the two devices mounted on it. There is a screw on the right side; was it not originally screwed in right where it is?

I agree the round object is the relay for the use/store switch. The black box is most likely the junction box where the umbilical to the tow vehicle connects to the trailer wiring.

Al

[canesx5]

Yes I solved the mounting problem already myself. I only mentioned it because there were no mounting holes for the screws to gone into. I just drilled two holes a mounted it. Mainly just wanted to know what instruments were on the panel. Thanks for the clarification on the black box.

[BAB]

..and just in front of the black plastic box (which, indeed, connects your 7 pin connector to your exterior lights, brake lights, brakes, etc) is a plastic cover. Under that plastic cover is a humongous fuse. This is an in-line fuse in your 12V positive circuit. One end is connected directly to your battery, the other end goes to your 12V panel. I suspect most people don’t know that fuse is in there, but if you ever had a major short in your 12V circuit that’s a fuse worth checking.

[canesx5]

Thanks for all the info. Those are questions I should have asked when I had my walk through since I bought it from a dealer. I'm a big DIY guy if it's worth doing myself and I feel like when stuff goes wrong on a trailer your usaully not near a repair center. Thanks again