ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The electrical systems in your trailer are designed and installed in accordance with all codes,
regulations, and standards in effect at the time the trailer was built.
There are three basic systems in your trailer. The 120-volt AC system is similar to that in your
house: it is supplied by an external service connection, or by a generator set. The exterior lighting
and braking systems use 12-volt DC power supplied by the tow vehicle. The interior lighting, fans,
and some appliances use 12-volt DC power supplied either by the trailer battery, the tow vehicle, or
by the AC/DC power converter.
120-Volt AV Electrical System
This system provides grounded (three wire) electrical services for appliances such as air
conditioners, microwave oven, etc. The 120-volt system also provides power for the AC/DC power
converter. Your trailer is equipped with a heavy duty power cord to connect to an external 120-volt,
30 amp rated AC service. The cord and plug are molded together to form a weather-proof assembly.
Do not cut or alter the cord in any way. Do not remove the ground pin from the attachment plug, or
defeat the ground circuit in the trailer. If you have to use an adopter to plug into an electrical
service, make sure the ground is maintained. Never use a two-conductor extension cord, or any
cord that does not assure appropriate and adequate ground continuity. Never plug the 120-volt cord
into an ungrounded receptacle.
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Warning
Do not operate the 120-volt AC electrical system without a proper ground. Electrocution or
severe electrical shock could result.
Power Cord Hook-Up
Your trailer is equipped with one heavy duty 30-amp power cord. It is commonly called the
"shore cord." This cord is used to connect to external 120-volt AC service. The cord will supply
power to all 120-volt appliances and outlets. The cord and connector is molded together to form a
weatherproof cable assembly. Do not cut or alter the cable in any way. Do not remove the ground
pin in the cable connector, or defeat the ground circuit in the trailer.
To connect the power cord to external service push the plug straight into the receptacle until it
seats completely.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
Galley, bathroom and patio 120-volt electrical outlets are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). This device is designed to disconnect the outlet (and other outlets on the
same circuit), limiting your exposure time to the shock hazard caused by current leakage to
ground.
The GFCI device does not prevent electric shock, nor does it protect a person who comes into
contact with both "hot" and neutral sides of the circuit. It does not protect against electrical
overloads.
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