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Do not operate slide rooms unless connected to shore power or your tow vehicle with engine running.
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Discharged batteries can freeze when left in cold temperatures.
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Remove or disconnect the battery when charging from an external charge source other than the on-board
converter/charger or tow vehicle.
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Some equipment or accessories in the trailer may draw small amounts of current even when in the off position. It
will be necessary to disconnect the battery or turn the battery disconnect (if so equipped) to the disconnected
position when placing the trailer into storage.
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Interior lights inadvertently left in the “on” position are the most common cause of battery drain. If storing the
trailer, please make certain all lights are turned off especially those in the exterior storage compartments.
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Many refrigerators are equipped with humidity control switches located inside the main door of the refrigerators.
While effective, this feature can use significant amounts of power. You might consider turning this feature to the off
position if camping in an area without electrical shore power.
Unauthorized modifications to the electrical system may void the electrical system and related
component warranties. Improper modification may result in serious injury, electrocution, or
death.
120-VOLT SHORE POWER CORD CONNECTION PROCESS.
Connecting to shore power
1.
Turn off the 30 amp or 50 amp main breaker at the trailer’s load center (inside the trailer).
2.
Verify proper electrical supply rating prior to connecting the power cord to a campground receptacle.
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30 amp service is a single phase 120-volt receptacle with three connectors - one power wire, one
ground wire and one neutral wire.
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50 amp service is a single phase 220-volt receptacle with 4 connectors- two power wires (each with
120-volt) one ground wire and one neutral wire.
3.
Turn off the breaker at the campground receptacle.
4.
Insert the power cord into the campground receptacle and turn on the breaker
at the campground receptacle.
5.
Turn on the breaker at the trailer load center (inside the trailer).
6.
Insert a polarity tester (such as the one pictured below) into a receptacle inside the trailer. Verify proper polarity
by following the instruction listed on the tester. These polarity testers are available at minimal cost from home
improvement stores.
7.
Promptly turn off the trailer load center breaker and unplug the power cord if the polarity tester indicates
improper polarity. Contact the campground management and request an immediate inspection of the
campground electric receptacle.
Electrical Polarity tester
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