6-11
SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
The indicator 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
gradually 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 occasionally to
“top off” the batteries. We also recom-
mend following regular battery inspec-
tion and maintenance, especially in cold
weather.
See “Battery Maintenance” on page 6-11 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.
HOUSE BATTERIES
The house batteries supply current to all 12-
volt equipment located in the living area of the
coach. This includes interior lights, range ex-
haust fan, furnace fan, water pump, water level
and holding tank gauges, 110-volt generator
starting, refrigerator and bath roof vent fan. The
house battery may also be used to start the engine
if the automotive battery is dead. Refer to “Aux.
Start Switch.”
The house batteries are automatically charged
by the engine alternator while the engine is run-
ning.
House Battery Storage
The batteries are also located in the battery
compartment on the left side of the coach. See
“Chassis Battery Storage” for access instruc-
tions.
Chassis Batteries
House Batteries
Lift Battery Tray Retainer Latches
