Charging Via Generator; Charging Via Alternator; Charging Via Solar Power; Charging The Chassis Battery - Airstream INTERSTATE SE 2024 Owner's Manual

NOTE
When the three-pronged plug can be used,
there will be no problems with proper polarity or
grounding with a properly-wired shoreline outlet.
As an RV owner, you may want to install a 30A 120
VAC outlet in your home so you have a shore power
hookup readily available� However, you must have the
proper outlet installed� Typical household 30A outlets
are wired 240 VAC for home appliances� RV outlets
are 30A 120 VAC� Ensure your electrician is aware of
the difference, or they may mistakenly wire the outlet to
240 VAC�
NOTICE
Do not connect to a 240 VAC outlet. Connecting
to a 240 VAC outlet may result in permanent
damage not covered by warranty.

Charging via Generator

All generator functions are controlled via touchscreen
input at the Multiplex panel� For additional information
on generator operation and charging using the
generator, see Generator on page 5-14�
NOTE
The system will only allow the generator to run
until the battery reaches a 95% charge to avoid
running the generator indefinitely.

Charging via Alternator

The vehicle alternator will provide a charge to the
house batteries� All switching is handled automatically
so one need only drive the coach to provide a charge�
Charge times will vary depending on current charge
and environmental factors�
NOTICE
In the event the engine battery is depleted,
Sprinter recommends using a trickle charge only
when charging the battery. When jumping the
engine battery, do not use a power boost. Read
and follow battery charging procedures in the
Sprinter Owner's manual.
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Charging via Solar Power

The solar charging system is primarily used to help
maintain a charge between shoreline, generator, or
alternator charging� The solar system is automated and
does not require input from the user�
NOTE
The solar panels and charge controllers are
designed to help maintain a battery charge, and
are limited in their ability to provide a charge to
the batteries.

Charging the Chassis Battery

There are several ways the chassis battery gets
charged� It can be charged by connecting to shoreline
power or running the generator� Both of these
methods maintain the chassis battery charge with an
integrated trickle charger� When the engine is running,
the alternator charges the chassis battery� Finally,
the chassis battery receives a solar charge from a
dedicated solar charge controller�
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