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Living Area Electrical System
The Motorhome living area electrical system is designed for convenience. It is capable of supplying the vehicle with at
least two sources of power. A 12-Volt auxiliary battery supplies power to the interior components (except AC current
plug receptacles, roof air conditioner, microwave, fridge and coffee maker) for short-term use. This battery is
automatically charged when the motorhome is running or when you are plugged into a 110 volt power source.
For long term use, your vehicle may be powered by plugging into a 110-Volt external power source with the supplied
25-foot power cable. The yellow 25-foot power cable supplied with your coach will have to be connected to your
coach and then to a 110 volt power source (30 amp outlet is recommended). This will supply 110-Volt power
throughout the interior and supply power through a power converter to all 12-Volt components.
NOTE:
Always connect the power cord to your coach first and then to the power source.
The furnace and range operate only on LP gas and the refrigerator can operate on all 3 sources (LP gas, 12-Volt and
110-Volt). The furnace fan operates on 12-Volt power.
Your unit is equipped with a 110/12-Volt power converter. Its function is to take part of the 110-Volt current that is
received when the unit is plugged into an external power source and change it to 12-Volts (which powers most of the
motorhome components). It also provides 110-Volt power to the components that only require 110-Volts.
NOTE:
The 12-Volt or DC power on your fridge should be used while in motion (if necessary).
12-Volt Manual Reset Breakers and Converter Output Fuses
Your motorhome has three manual re-setting breakers. If you have the optional electric rear sofa, you will have three
manual resetting breakers. Access to these breakers is through a compartment door found beside the furnace under the
fridge. These breakers have a 30 and 15-amp capacity. The 30-amp breaker controls the power converter and the 15-
amp breaker controls the refrigerator when it’s running on 12-Volts. If you have the electric sofa option, you will have
an additional 30-amp breaker. This breaker controls the power to your electric sofa.
If you are experiencing any difficulties with either your power converter, refrigerator or optional electric sofa when on
12-Volts, check these breakers first to see that they are not tripped. The small re-set button is located on the end of the
breaker. Simply push it in if it is tripped.
There are two 30-amp converter output fuses located behind your converter distribution panel. In order to access these
two fuses on the TD model, remove the driver’s side rear seat cushion and remove the cover panel over top of the
converter compartment. On the TS or RD models, access these through the rear entrance door by reaching over the rear
centre partition.
External Power
A 25- foot, 30-amp power cord is provided in the driver’s side storage compartment. In order to activate all power
circuits, connect the yellow power cord to your coach in the driver’s side component compartment and to an adequate
110-Volt power source. The connector is rated for 30-amp capacity.
NOTE:
The male end of the power cord is a 30-
amp plug, therefore you may require an adapter to convert the plug into the 110-Volt style. Most RV parks are
equipped with 30-amp plug-ins. Remember to always attach the power cord to your coach first, and then to the power
source.
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