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AUXILIARY BATTERY(S) AND BATTERY SEPARATOR:
The auxiliary battery is a group 27 lead acid battery. The auxiliary battery is located in the rear storage area under
the bed on the passenger side, (see section on Auxiliary Battery). To access the battery refer to the auxiliary battery
section found in the Daily Living section.
The auxiliary battery is automatically charged through the battery separator by the engine’s alternator while the
engine is running. This battery is also automatically charged by the inverter / charger when:
1.
The battery disconnect switch on the monitor panel is set to the “ON” position prior to connection to an
outside electrical power source, (shore/generator power).
2.
The breakers in the distribution panel, are in the “ON” position.
3.
Or while the generator is in operation, (if so equipped).
A disconnect switch, located on the monitor panel, provides a disconnect for the auxiliary battery from the 12V
system while your vehicle is not in use.
Since the auxiliary battery(s) are of a deep-cycle type, it may be discharged completely and recharged without
damage, (whereas the automotive battery is designed to be kept fully charged by the alternator and may undergo
damage if fully discharged). However,
the auxiliary battery should never remain in a discharged state and
should be recharged immediately to prevent battery damage.
When not in use, the auxiliary battery will slowly
discharge on its own.
Accordingly, if the battery is not being used, it should be recharged monthly by connecting to an outside electrical
power source, by operating the generator, (if equipped) for at least 12 hours, or by running your vehicle’s engine for
a minimum of 2 hours.
The
battery separator
is located under the hood in the engine compartment. The battery separator allows the
alternator to charge both the automotive and auxiliary batteries when the engine is running, and it will prevent
your vehicle’s 12V motorhome equipment, (interior lights, water pump, exhaust fans, furnace blower, etc.) from
drawing on the automotive battery.
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY:
The automotive radio in your vehicle will exert a small draw on the automotive battery to maintain the time and
preset stations.
To prevent the battery from being completely discharged, the radio should be disconnected from the
automotive battery when your vehicle will be out of service for 2 months or more. Failure to do this may risk
voiding the warranty on the automotive battery.
The radio can be disconnected by removing the 10 amp. radio fuse from the automotive fuse block, located on the
steering collum under the steering wheel, or by disconnecting the negative automotive battery cable. See
Automotive Owners Manual for full radio operating instructions.
INTERIOR CAB LIGHT :
The interior 12V cab light located on the underside of the cab ceiling panel has a multipurpose switching system.
This switching system utilizes the switch on the light itself.
Refer to the Dodge Sprinter's Owner’s Manual for complete operation instructions.
WATER HEATER :
The Roadtrek is equipped with a propane fueled water heater. The water heater must be operated by propane.
Please refer to the Suburban Owner’s Manual for complete operation instructions.
REAR STORAGE LIGHT :
The inside rear storage light is powered by the auxiliary battery. The switch is located on the passenger side rear
door post, (see Picture B-P36A).
