A Small Discovery That Made a Big Difference – The RADIO
A few weeks ago, something unexpected — and very welcome — happened with the radio in the White Turtle III. Some days things just fall into place, and this was one of those moments. It ended up saving me both time and money.
When I’m out shooting, I like having the radio on — partly to stay updated on news and weather, and partly just for some background sound. Like most vehicles, the radio in the Transit shuts off about 15 minutes after the ignition is turned off — a smart feature for everyday cars to prevent battery drain, but not ideal in an RV-style setup where you want to relax and listen for longer.
I had researched solutions and the only option seemed to be running a dedicated power line to keep the radio running after the key was off. In the meantime, I had been manually turning the key on and off every 15 minutes to reset the timer — which got really annoying fast.
Then, a couple of weeks ago, my son and I were on a supply run to Calgary and stopped for the night. After the usual 15-minute shutdown, I pressed the power button on the radio — and to my surprise, it turned back on. I thought it was a fluke. Tried it again. It worked. And again — still worked.
I looked online to see if anyone else had figured this out… but surprisingly, I couldn’t find much. It seems like a hidden feature nobody talks about.
That little discovery turned out to be a major win. No rewiring, no extra switches — just a simple trick that keeps things running smoother. Perfect.
