Alde fault message of 3RD PARTY PANEL CONNECTION FAILURE

1991sb

Our new 2021 T@B 320s had a problem with a fuse blowing. The dealer fixed that by replacing a shorted wire.  During our inaugural camp trip, we noticed the Alde panel giving us a message about a 3rd party panel failing.  We've not identified where or what is the 3rd party panel.  Temporarily just told the Alde control panel that the 3rd party panel is not "activated".  Has anyone  identified what this failed connection might be?

pthomas745

Thats a new one.  Try this:

https://www.motorhomevoyager.co.uk/know-how/alde/alde-3rd-party-panel-c-fail/

That page is from 2016, though.

Here is a paste from the 3020 HE manual, Page 41, which seems to have the same type of advice.

"3rd Party Panel C. Fail"

• Break in comms between Alde control panel and third party control panel.

• Check the cable between the Alde control panel and third party control panel.

• Third party control panel is installed in software but not fitted.

• Untick "Third Party Panel" in Installed Accessories Menu

1991sb

Thanks for the research.  I've already unticked the Third Party Panel which "cleared" the fault notice.  But since we've already had a short in the wiring in our new T@B, we're a little leery of just ignoring it.  Our excursion this coming week may help to identify whatever is missing. It'll be our first camp on shore power.

pthomas745

Understood.  There are many different flavors of the Alde system, with different trailer manufacturers choosing the higher end "add-ons".  Even though the Tabs don't have many of the added options, the controls are generic.  There have been some other issues on controls that list "Accessories".  Owners naturally wonder where the accessories are....but only in the fine print in the manuals can you find the phrase "if installed."