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SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
Chassis Batteries
If your coach is going to be unoccupied for
two weeks or more, Winnebago Industries
®
recommends disconnecting the chassis batteries
in your coach to avoid battery discharge.
Turn the Chassis Battery Disconnect switch
(located near the entrance door) to the OFF
position to disconnect batteries.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS – HOUSE
12-VOLT
All 12-volt circuits and equipment in the
coach area of the motorhome are protected by the
circuit breaker panel. When a circuit is
overloaded or a short develops in any part of the
system, a breaker will shut down that circuit. If
this happens, turn off all affected lights or
appliances and reset the breaker.
House 12-Volt Circuit Breaker
Panel
The House 12-Volt Breaker Panel is located
behind a cabinet door near the galley, below the
refrigerator, or under the bed, depending on
model.
A label on the panel states the amperage rating
and circuit protected for each breaker.
NOTE: Breakers are labeled on panel.
Arrangement may vary according to
appliance and equipment options.
Battery Charge Meter
See related item under “Systems Monitor
Panel” in
Section 4 - Appliances and Systems
.
Battery Boost Switch
See
Section 3 - Driving Your Motorhome
for
information on the Battery Boost switch.
Automotive Chassis and House
12-Volt Circuit Breakers
A label on the Automotive Chassis and House
12-Volt Circuit Breaker panel states the
amperage rating and circuit protected for each
breaker.
NOTE: Breakers are labeled on panel.
Arrangement may vary according to
appliance and equipment options.
WARNING
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 “boost charger” is used while battery
is in the motorhome, disconnect both
battery cables before connecting the
charger to avoid damage to engine
electronic components.
Never attempt to charge or boost a frozen
battery. An explosion can occur resulting
in personal injury.
House 12-Volt Circuit Breaker Panel
-Typical View
