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4. Pull the fuse straight out of the fuse block. If the fuse is not blown, something else must be causing the problem.
Please contact your dealer for further assistance.
5. Insert a new fuse of the same specified voltage, amperage rating and type in the original location. Never use a
higher rated replacement fuse.
The fuse panel label should be kept permanently affixed to your RV. The fuses will not offer complete protection of
the RV electrical system in the event of a power surge or spike.
AU X I L I A R Y B AT T E R Y
Your RV has many 12-volt DC loads. When combined, their total is more than the converter can produce. High
demands for 12-volt power can be met by an auxiliary battery for limited periods of time. The 12-volt DC electrical
system is designed for usage with a Group 27, deep cycle battery.
Dry camping
Consider the charge condition of the auxiliary battery when dry camping. If the auxiliary battery is not being re-
charged and power is being drawn, it will eventually discharge. A battery will discharge at a faster rate as its energy
level becomes depleted. It is recommended you plan your electrical usage accordingly.
For accuracy, test the auxiliary battery voltage using a volt-ohm meter. A fully charged auxiliary battery will read 12.7
volts DC and 1.265 specific gravity at 80°F (32°C).
The auxiliary battery is considered discharged at 11.8 volts, and dead at 11.65 volts. When voltage drops below those
levels, permanent damage may occur. Typically, a deep cycle battery has an amp-hour rating of 75-100 amps.
If the furnace and refrigerator are operating simultaneously, approximately (12.0 + 3.0) 15.0 amps per hour are used.
This does not include any 12-volt lights, water pump or any other 12-volt component.
E L E C T R I C A L S Y S T E M S
In the above example, if the furnace and refrigerator operated constantly, a 75 amp-hour battery
would become fully discharged in 5 hours (75ah/15a=5h).
The auxiliary battery should be installed in parallel with the battery in your tow vehicle. When the 7-way trailer plug
is connected, both batteries power the RV so it is important not to discharge your tow vehicle battery below the
level required to start the engine. To prevent this from occurring, disconnect the 7-way trailer plug or install a bat-
tery isolator. When the tow vehicle engine is operating with the RV connected, the tow vehicle charging system will
charge both batteries.