SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
6-12
On Model 40JD
the Solar Panel Indicator
light is located behind the cabinet door above the
dinette seat next to the refrigerator.
The red light will glow when the solar panel
is charging the coach batteries. The greater the
rate of charge, the brighter the light. When the
batteries reach full charge, the light will gradu-
ally dim, then darken.
NOTE: The solar battery charger is not intended
to make the coach battery system “main-
tenance free.” The solar panel will not
completely compensate for continuous
low amperage draw from components
such as the LP gas leak detector, the
clock in the dash radio and the radio sta-
tion memory circuitry, for example.
Although the solar panel system can help
to extend battery life, the coach shoreline
should be plugged in routinely to “top
off” the batteries. We also recommend
following regular battery inspection and
maintenance, especially in cold weather.
See “Battery Maintenance” on page 6-10 this
section.
BATTERY INFORMATION
CHASSIS (Starting) BATTERY
The chassis batteries are used solely to operate
the engine starter and all automotive accessories
and controls found on the instrument panel. This
includes the horn, speed control, all exterior
lights, radio, windshield wipers, rear auto heater
fan, etc.
Chassis Battery Storage:
The chassis (starting)
batteries are located in a slide-out tray in the bat-
tery compartment on the right side of the coach.
(See Exterior Features Identification on page 0-4
of the Introduction section.)
Lift the retainer catches that hold the battery
tray and slide it outward for service.
Solar Panel
Charge Indicator
Model 38KD
Chassis Batteries
House Batteries
Lift Battery Tray Retainer Latches