SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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Clean and tighten battery terminals and have
the specific gravity checked at least once a
year.
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Every two months, or more often in hot
weather, check the battery fluid level. If nec-
essary, fill with distilled water to approxi-
mately 3/8 inch above the plates. DO NOT
OVERFILL. If water is added during freez-
ing weather, either charge the battery or drive
the motor home several miles to mix water
and electrolyte to prevent freezing.
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Fluid level check may be omitted if equipped
with maintenance-free batteries.
BATTERY CONDITION METER
See related item under “Monitor Panel” in sec-
tion 8, Appliances.
AUX. START SWITCH
See section 2, Driving Your Motor Home for
information on Aux. Start Switch.
TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR
Your coach is pre-wired for trailer or car tow-
ing lights with a 6-pin socket on the rear bumper.
The connector plug is supplied in the coach parts
package provided to you by your dealer when
you took delivery of the vehicle.
The diagram shows proper connection of trail-
er or tow vehicle wiring to the coach light system.
Remove the small screw near the end of the plug
and slide the contact assembly out of the barrel.
*NOTE: On Ford chassis, these turn signal con-
nection also include a brake light func-
tion.
To prevent wiring damage, it is
essential when replacing the cables
on the battery, or when using a
“booster” battery, that the positive
post and the positive cable be
attached and the negative post and
negative cable be attached. The posts
are marked (+) plus and (-) minus. If
a “fast charger” is used while battery
is in the motor home, disconnect both
battery cables before connecting the
charger. Never attempt to charge or
boost a frozen battery.
WARNING
TM = Tail lights
GD = Ground
LT = Left Turn
RT = Right Turn
S = Brake Lights
A = Backup Lights
