SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
6-1
(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this
manual.)
Your motor home is equipped with an electri-
cal system consisting of two separate voltages; a
12-volt DC system and a 110-volt AC system.
The 12-volt system consists of two internal pow-
er sources, while the 110-volt system is operated
from an outside power source or the optional
110-volt generator.
110-VOLT AC SYSTEM
The 110-volt system operates from an outside
110-volt utility service such as those at camp-
grounds, or from the optional 110-volt generator.
When the power cord is connected to an outside
power source, or when the generator is in opera-
tion, the power converter automatically changes
a portion of the 110-volt current to 12-volt DC
current. All equipment in the motor home that is
normally powered by the auxiliary battery is then
powered through the converter.
In addition, the following equipment is entire-
ly dependent on the 110-volt generator or shore-
line connection: air conditioner, refrigerator
(when placed in 110-volt mode), microwave
oven, and other 110-volt electrical equipment
used at convenience outlets.
EXTERNAL POWER CORD
(Shoreline)
The external utility power cord (commonly re-
ferred to as a “shoreline”) is stored in the utility
compartment on the left (driver’s) side of the
coach.
The power cord is designed to ground the
electrical system through the receptacle. It is also
designed to carry the amperage output of most
campground outlets. If the electrical receptacle to
be used is designed to mate with the prongs on
the power cord plug, the electrical connection can
be expected to carry rated load.
Your coach is equipped with 50-amp shore-
line service.
Do not
connect the external power
cord to any receptacle
until
you have
contacted the owner and/or attendant
of the premises to verify proper polar-
ity and grounding.
It is the responsibility of the owner of
the electrical receptacle to ensure that
the receptacle is properly wired and
grounded.
Reverse polarity and improper
grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury or death
Shoreline Cord Compartment
WARNING
