Electrical issue - haven't seen this discussed before

I've searched, but I haven't seen this come up before.  When I had my 7-pin connector wired, I asked them to wire the 12v power lead so that I could charge the T@B while driving (a 2018 320S Boondock, if that matters).  When I have the battery disconnect switch set to green so that I'm charging, my tow vehicle engine keeps running after I shut off the ignition switch!  Since it shuts off when I turn the battery disconnect switch to red, I assume they did something funky in the wiring and that the T@B battery is supplying power to my vehicle to keep the spark plugs firing.  Since I know nothing of 12v wiring, anybody have any ideas what they might have done?  I'll bring it back to the RV place that wired the 7-pin, but would like to have some info on what might be wrong.  Thanks!

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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Posts: 2,050
    No expert here, that said . . .

    Sounds like the Installer connected your trailer +12V to the wire (circuit) between vehicle Ignition On/Run position and engine control computer.

    Installer should have connected the trailer +12V to the vehicle Main Battery Buss.

    Attached PDF file has a couple of reference diagrams.

    Would be helpful to know your Tow Vehicle:  Make-Model-Year.

    Many newer vehicles now come with Main Battery Buss 'trailer' fuse locations factory defined for an Installer to use.

    Also, always ask how your installer did the job . . . show me!

    '18 320 S, pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based

    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures: 59 Nights: 411 Towing Miles 50,350

  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Posts: 415
    edited June 2018
    Yep - Check this out - different question but similar:

    https://www.etrailer.com/question-60402.html
    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • NHCraig
    NHCraig Posts: 28
    Thank you both for the info - gives me something specific to go back to the installer with.