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SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
·
Clean and tighten battery terminals and have
the specific gravity checked at least once a
year.
·
Every two months or more often in hot
weather, check the battery fluid level. Fill to
approximately 3/8 inch above the plates. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
·
If fluid is added during freezing weather, the
motor home should be driven several miles to
mix water and electrolyte to prevent freezing.
·
Fluid level check may be omitted if equipped
with maintenance-free batteries.
NOTE: We do not recommend leaving the shore-
line plugged in continuously during
storage periods because the batteries
can lose electrolytic fluids and become
damaged from continuous charging
without periodic use.
We recommend following regular
battery inspection and maintenance,
especially in cold weather.
BATTERY CONDITION METER
This meter allows you to check the level of
charge in the coach battery in your motor home.
It is located on the monitor panel on the wall in
the left dinette seat area. (See Section 8.)
To obtain an accurate reading:
1. Both the automotive engine and the auxiliary
generator engine must be stopped.
2. An interior light should be turned on to pro-
vide a small load which draws off battery
surface charge.
TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR
Your coach is pre-wired for trailer or car tow-
ing lights with a 6-pin socket on the rear bumper.
The connector plug is supplied in the coach parts
package provided to you by your dealer when
you took delivery of the vehicle.
The diagram shows proper connection of trail-
er or tow vehicle wiring to the coach light system.
Remove the small screw near the end of the plug
and slide the contact assembly out of the barrel.
WARNING
Before removing any battery cables or
battery, make sure all 12-volt equip-
ment in the motor home is off and the
power cord has been disconnected.
Always remove jewelry and wear
protective clothing and eye covering
when checking or handling batteries.
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 “fast charger” is used while battery
is in the motor home, disconnect both
battery cables before connecting the
charger. Never attempt to charge or
boost a frozen battery.
TM = Tail lights
GD = Ground
LT = Left Turn
RT = Right Turn
S = Brake lights
A = Backup lights