BATTERY CHARGING
Normally the battery(s) will be kept charged by either the truck charging system while on the road, the roof
mounted solar panel, or by the AC/DC power converter when plugged into AC service. On those occasions
when the battery needs to be charged from a different charging source, please follow these safety guidelines:
• Disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the camper’s electrical system.
• Do not smoke near batteries being charged or which have been recently charged.
• Please note that batteries are being charged while you drive, and while you are connected
to 110-volt AC power through the power converter/charging circuit.
• Use care when connecting or disconnecting booster leads or cables while charging.
Poor connections are a common cause of electrical arcs that can cause explosions.
• Check and adjust the electrolyte level before charging.
• Fill each cell to the indicator level with distilled water.
• Always remove the vent caps (if equipped) before charging the battery.
• Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark. Chemical action in the battery generates
hydrogen gas that is flammable and explosive.
• Before connecting the battery cables, turn off all electrical components to avoid sparks. Connect the
BLACK cable to the POSITIVE (+) post on the battery. Connect the WHITE cable to the NEGATIVE(-) post.
NOTE:
This is different then the automotive industry that uses red and black. There are fuses
on the front of the power converter that will protect the camper’s electrical system if you accidentally
connect the battery in reverse.
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
The battery disconnect switch is located near the floor in the forward portion of the main camper floor area. To
operate the battery disconnect switch, follow these steps:
1. When unit is plugged into an external electrical source, the battery disconnect switch needs to be pulled
out in order for the battery to charge through the converter.
2. When traveling, the battery disconnect switch needs to be pulled out to allow your truck battery to
“trickle” charge the camper battery.
3. When the battery disconnect switch is pushed in; it disconnects ALL power from the battery,
both incoming and out-going.
NOTE:
To extend the charge of your battery, all electrical accessories should be turned off when not in use.
CIRCUIT OVERLOAD
Circuit breakers located in the AC/DC Converter protect the camper wiring circuits when an overload occurs. To
reset a circuit breaker after an overload:
1. Turn off all appliances.
2. Reset the breaker by turning it to the OFF position, then back to ON.
Find out why the circuit breaker “tripped”. The cause could be nothing more than a circuit overload caused by
too many appliances being operated at the same time. On the other hand, the cause might be a faulty
appliance, or a short in the wiring. Both are hazardous and both should be repaired as quickly as possible.
FUSES
All the electrical circuits in your camper have fuses to protect them from short or overload. If something electrical
in your camper stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the diagram
on the fuse panel, which fuse or fuses control that component. Check those fuses first, but check all fuses
before deciding that a blown fuse is not the cause.
Replace any fuses and check the component’s operation. Do not install fuses with amperage ratings greater
than that specified on the label. Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system. If you do not have a replacement fuse with the proper rating for the circuit,
install one with a lower rating until you can replace it with the proper rated fuse. If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time, there is probably an electrical problem with your camper. Leave the blown
fuse in that circuit and have your camper checked by your Travel Lite dealer.
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