SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
6-4
and will withstand the frequent drain-and-
recharge cycles that occur under the demanding
conditions of a camping outing.
The house batteries supply power to 12-volt
equipment located in the living area of the
motorhome. This includes the following 12-volt
powered components: interior 12-volt lighting,
propane furnace fan, fresh water pump, systems
monitor panel, refrigerator, roof vent fans, and
120-volt electrical generator starter.
The house batteries can also provide
emergency power to start the engine if the chassis
battery is discharged. (See “Battery Boost
Switch” in
Section 3 - Driving Your Motorhome
).
House batteries are automatically charged by
the chassis alternator while the engine is running
and the battery disconnect switch is in the “On”
position.
HOUSE/COACH BATTERY
DISCONNECT SWITCH
(COACH BATT)
The House/Coach Battery Disconnect switch
lets you disconnect the house batteries from the
12-volt system of your motorhome during
storage periods to avoid battery drain by
electrical items that are hooked directly to the
house batteries, such as clock displays and radio
memories, etc.
Always leave this switch ON while using the
motorhome.
NOTE: Some electronic displays and memory
functions may need to be reset after
power has been reconnected.
Batteries will only be charged by the converter
when on shore power if the disconnect switch is
ON.
NOTE: The House/Coach Battery Disconnect
Switch will illuminate green whether the
disconnect switch is in the on or off
position when connected to shore power.
See also “Battery Care” elsewhere in this
section.
BATTERY ACCESS
House Batteries
The house batteries are accessible from
outside of the vehicle behind rear tires. Remove
bolts from battery retainer to remove the house
battery.
NOTE: Your house batteries are “Absorbed
Glass Mat” type, or AGM. They are
maintenance-free and do not require
checking or adding battery fluid.
NOTICE
Always refasten battery retainers when
returning a battery to the compartment.
House/Coach Battery Disconnect Switch
(Located near sliding door)
House Battery Access
(Located behind rear tires)
- Remove bolts from battery retainer
to remove house battery
