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05-15-2025, 12:06 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 19' Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 239
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Mysterious Red Light on Roof.
While returning from a late night walk with the dog, I noticed a red light glowing on the top of my new 20' 2025. It is just in front of the AC and looks like it is on the domed TV antenna. I checked the inside antenna activation button and it is OFF. Any ideas what this is ... and if it has any parasitic drain when the trailer is in storage?
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05-15-2025, 05:31 AM
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Rivet Master 
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,744
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on ours, its the tv antennae as is has a power amp inside
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NCR,Ontario,VE3HIU since 1978
WBCCI# 21212
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05-15-2025, 05:55 AM
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Rivet Master 
2024 30' Flying Cloud
Oak Park
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 673
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Yes, it is the power antenna. Noticed that on mine too. In the area where the TV is or media player connection, there is a small round button that will turn the antenna on and off which will also turn that outside light on and off too.
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05-15-2025, 07:24 AM
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Rivet Master 
2021 Interstate 24GL
, California
Join Date: Oct 2023
Posts: 595
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Confirms antenna is powered.
Should have a draw of just under 1 amp
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05-15-2025, 08:04 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 19' Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 239
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sfranklin
Yes, it is the power antenna. Noticed that on mine too. In the area where the TV is or media player connection, there is a small round button that will turn the antenna on and off which will also turn that outside light on and off too.
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I turned off the TV antenna button, but the light is still on.
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05-15-2025, 08:35 AM
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Rivet Master 
2021 Interstate 24GL
, California
Join Date: Oct 2023
Posts: 595
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You got us on that one if light still on
Since you mentioned, it is brand new 2025, I would not be surprised if there’s something just slightly wired incorrectly. I get sense It’s part of the first year or two of RV ownership and use
Likely time to have dealer track it down, the other thing you could do is track it down yourself self diagnose, and then learn more about all the different systems.
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05-15-2025, 08:56 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2025 25' Trade Wind
Beaver Dam
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jan 2025
Posts: 221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tjwoods1
While returning from a late night walk with the dog, I noticed a red light glowing on the top of my new 20' 2025. It is just in front of the AC and looks like it is on the domed TV antenna. I checked the inside antenna activation button and it is OFF. Any ideas what this is ... and if it has any parasitic drain when the trailer is in storage?
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I have a 2025 Trade Wind. It also has a red pilot light on the outside TV antennae.
The switch to turn it "OFF" is close to the radio/entertainment center. It is a tiny little button on a electric outlet sized blank panel. It almost looks like a screw or rivet.
Check the AS owner's manual for the radio/entertainment center section. Ask a dealer to show it to you. Ask another AS owner in the campground to show it to you.
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2025 AirStream Trade Wind
2024 Ford Expedition Max LS with factory towing package
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05-15-2025, 09:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Niagara Falls
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 182
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3OnOurWay
Confirms antenna is powered.
Should have a draw of just under 1 amp
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The light is probably only a small part of the draw.
If the light uses 1A I would change to an LED to save power.
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05-15-2025, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master 
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,503
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hairyclive
The light is probably only a small part of the draw.
If the light uses 1A I would change to an LED to save power.
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It’s gotta be an LED in this day and age
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05-15-2025, 01:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2024 19' Bambi
Essex
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 35
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Had the same issue on my 2024 Bambi. On my model, the rather tiny button is located on the side of the radio, not near the TV. From the replies it seems the location varies. Hope you figure it out.
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05-15-2025, 07:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2024 28' Flying Cloud
2004 25' Safari
Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 27
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Some Fantastic Fans have a red light also
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05-15-2025, 07:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2023 25' Globetrotter
Ancient City
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 304
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Aliens
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05-21-2025, 09:18 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 30' Classic
KW
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,030
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3OnOurWay
Confirms antenna is powered.
Should have a draw of just under 1 amp
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That's a lot of power to loose if it's on all the time.
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05-21-2025, 10:06 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2008 27' International FB
Oklahoma City
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 38
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Red light
Our fantastic fans have a small red light. I stays on if you close the lid but don’t turn the fan speed to off.
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05-21-2025, 10:26 AM
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Rivet Master 
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,744
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the FF light is to detect rain and moisture
its actual an IR led, but cheap ones also show red
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NCR,Ontario,VE3HIU since 1978
WBCCI# 21212
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05-21-2025, 11:38 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2023 33' Classic
Chandler
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2024
Posts: 150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tjwoods1
While returning from a late night walk with the dog, I noticed a red light glowing on the top of my new 20' 2025. It is just in front of the AC and looks like it is on the domed TV antenna. I checked the inside antenna activation button and it is OFF. Any ideas what this is ... and if it has any parasitic drain when the trailer is in storage?
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Perfectly normal. Same on my 2023 classic 33. The antenna booster button has no effect on the ‘RED LED’ being on. The milliamp draw is negligible and you shouldn’t be concerned.
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