THOR Jayco TALON 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Section 6: Electrical System
Solar Prep (if so equipped)
Your recreation vehicle may be wired with a (exterior) plug in that
will allow the batteries to be trickle charged using a free standing solar
panel. In most models, the solar panel kit is a customer purchased and
installed option. The solar plug location will vary by model, but may
be located on the exterior sidewall, on the A-frame of the RV, in the
outside utility center, or mounted up on the roof.
There are capped off wires located in the area of the battery. These
wires are the battery charging wires. Once these wires are properly
connected to your battery, you will then be able to plug the solar panel
into the charging port.
When the system is connected properly, the solar panel will supply
power to the battery, the battery will supply power to the converter, and
the converter will supply power to all the 12V systems as needed.
Solar Plug
Exterior Lights
The white security light on the driver side is operated from a switch at the command center
inside the RV.
There is a utility light mounted under the front cap. Switch for the light is attached to the
light itself.
The front cap LED strip lights are controlled by a switch located inside a compartment on
the passenger side near the front of the RV.Ramp lights are controlled from a switch at the
command center inside the RV.
Awning LED lights are controlled by a switch also at the command center inside the RV.
For better performance and engine life, especially in colder weather, let the generator engine
warm up for two minutes before turning “on” 120-volt appliances.
Maintenance
With the exception of simple items such as normal maintenance (i.e., oil changes, etc.), all
service work should be done by a repair facility authorized by the generator OEM. Improper
adjustments can damage the generator and electrical appliances, and can result in a safety
hazard. If any discrepancy or problem is noted, contact your dealer for assistance.
Exercising Your Generator – It is important to run your generator regularly, to keep every-
thing in good working order and to avoid fuel varnishing, which can affect performance, if
the generator is stored for an extended time.
Lack of exercise can cause moisture build-up and fuel system degradation that make it run
poorly. In as little as 30 days, the fuel in gasoline-powered generators can begin to gum and
varnish the fuel system. Fuel varnishing results in hard starting and surging (a surging gen-
erator never settles at a stable operating speed).
To prevent such problems, it is recommended to run gasoline generators at a minimum of 50
percent capacity (2000-watts, or one air conditioner for a 4000-watt set) for two hours once
every four weeks. This is necessary to help keep moving parts lubricated, expel moisture and
control fuel varnishing in the carburetor. A two-hour exercise period is preferable to several
short periods. While traveling, this can be accomplished by running the air conditioning.
For more information on generator safety, operation and maintenance, refer to the
generator owner’s manual.