SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
6-1
(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this
manual.)
Your motor home is equipped with an electri-
cal system consisting of two separate voltages; a
12-volt DC system and a 110-volt AC system.
The 12-volt system consists of two internal pow-
er sources, while the 110-volt system is operated
from an outside power source or the optional
110-volt generator. Both systems operate
through a single load center to provide electrical
power to the motor home.
110-VOLT AC SYSTEM
The 110-volt system operates from an outside
110-volt utility service such as those at camp-
grounds, or from the optional 110-volt generator.
When the power cord is connected to an outside
power source, or when the generator is in opera-
tion, the power converter automatically changes
a portion of the 110-volt current to 12-volt DC
current. All equipment in the motor home that is
normally powered by the auxiliary battery is then
powered through the converter.
In addition, the following equipment is entire-
ly dependent on the 110-volt current: roof air
conditioner, refrigerator (when placed in AC
mode), microwave oven and any 110-volt electri-
cal equipment used at convenience outlets.
EXTERNAL POWER CORD
(Shoreline)
The external utility power cord (commonly re-
ferred to as a “shoreline”) is stored in the trunk
compartment on the rear of the motor home.
An access hatch in the bottom of the trunk
compartment lets you route the shoreline cord out
the bottom of the compartment so you can close
the trunk door while the shoreline is connected.
Shoreline Cord