SECTION 6
ELECTRICAL
6-6
will withstand the frequent drain-and-recharge
cycles that occur under the demanding conditions
of a camping outing.
The house batteries are automatically charged
by the engine alternator while the engine is
running.
AUXILIARY BATTERY (AUX
BATT) SWITCH
The AUX BATT switch disconnects the
auxiliary (coach) batteries from the 12-volt
system of your coach to avoid long-term battery
drain by electrical items that are hooked directly
to the coach batteries, such as clock displays and
radio memories, etc.
Leave this switch ON except for periods when
the vehicle is not in use.
Some electronic displays and memory
functions may need to be reset after power has
been reconnected.
BATTERY ACCESS
The batteries are located beneath the top
inside entrance step.
BATTERY CARE
Lead-acid type batteries are electro-chemical
devices for storing and releasing electrical
charge. As such, they are simply an electrical
reservoir, not an electrical source. As soon as
energy is removed from the battery, it should be
replaced by the engine alternator or the RV
converter system.
If a battery sits unused for 30 days or more,
especially during warm weather, it can develop a
deposit of sulfate crystals on the metal plates
inside the battery. This condition is called
‘sulfating’ and prevents the battery from either
releasing or accepting a charge. If this condition
occurs, the battery must be replaced.
Aux. Batt. Switch
(near entrance door)
Squeeze lock tab upward and pull
latch handle outward.
Remove step cover to access batteries