ELECTRICAL FEATURES
chassis batteries and house batteries will automatically merge to charge batteries when vehicle is in
operation. NO SWITCH.
BATTERY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
The motorhome is equipped with a 12 VDC battery distribution center, located
in the coach’s battery compartment. The center has a 200amp main coach
disconnect / breaker which will turn off all 12volt battery power to the
motorhome. There is also (2) fuses of 250amp, and 60amp which distributes
the 12 VDC power to system components within the motorhome.
When the 200 amp 12 VDC main circuit breaker is shut down or electrically tripped, it must be manually
reset. This breaker protects the slide-outs, the AC ignition, the electric step, the 30-amp ignition system,
and the 12 VDC disconnect system. As needed, manually reset the circuit breaker or breakers.
Be careful when working around these connections as an accidental electrical short to ground (i.e.,
momentarily connecting the “positive” or “hot” terminal to any part of the chassis) can be hazardous
and harmful.
To access the battery distribution center, open the access panel on the steps. When access to the batteries
are no longer needed, close and securely fasten the access cover to place these steps back in service.
BATTERY INSPECTION AND CARE
The motorhome batteries which constitute the 12
VDC system are contained inside the motorhome
entrance step well.
To access these batteries, open the access panel on the
steps. When access to the batteries is no longer
needed, close and securely fasten the access cover to
place these steps back in service.
When batteries are not used for extended periods of time, they will gradually lose their electrical charge.
Therefore, it is necessary periodically to recharge the batteries to increase the operational lives of the
batteries. It is also necessary to check the external condition of the batteries on a regular basis.
Look for cracks in the battery case and cover. Check the vent plugs and replace them if they are cracked
or broken. Keep the battery clean. Since accumulations of dirt and acid residue around the battery
terminals may provide an electrical path for discharging the battery, the area around the terminals
should be cleaned periodically. One can use an old toothbrush and a sparse amount of a diluted solution
of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and water (distilled or de-ionized, preferred; tap water, acceptable)
to clean and neutralize any acidic build-up around the battery terminals. If there is any foaming on the
top of the battery, this indicates that acidic residues are being neutralized. Rinse the cleaned areas
thoroughly with distilled or de-ionized water (tap water is okay, too).
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