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ELECTRICAL
Your motor home has two electrical systems. One pro-
vides 115-volt power to operate all 115-volt living area
lights and appliances. This system is used when power is
avai lable from a ground power source or from an on-
board generator power plant, if one is installed. The
second system uses on-board batteries to provide power
for all 12-volt lighting, appliances, and accessories as
well as normal vehicle needs (see Figure 8).
115-VOLT SYSTEM POWER CONVERTER (iNSIDE)
A 25-foot, heavY-duty, power cord is provided in a
special storage compartment (see Figure
1).
This cord
is pulled out and connected to any adequate 115-volt
power source to activate all power circuits (see Figure
9).
The connector is rated for 3D-amp capacity. Use this
power plug only with the proper mating connector and
only with facilities having a 3D-amp capacity. Such
facilities are available in most parks and campsites.
CAUTION
USING YOUR POWER CORD WITH POWER SUP-
PLIES WHICH HAVE LESS THAN 3D-AMP CAPA-
CITY OR USING THE PLUG WITH RECEPTACLES
FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED, MAY DAM-
AGE YOUR APPLIANCES AND MAKE THE WAR-
RANTY INAPPLICABLE.
12-VOL T SYSTEM
When the power supply cord is not connected to a 115-
volt ground source (or the generator power plant re-
ceptacle) power for lights and appliances manual switch
over provided from your vehicle battery or from an aux-
iliary battery (if installed).
12-VOL T FUSES
The fuses for the 12-volt electrical system (excluding
the 12-volt chassis circuit fuses) are located within the
converter behind an access panel in the living area (see
Figure 9). Certain models using the optional 12-volt re-
frigerator may also have a fuse in the line supplying
power to the appliance. Fuses for the motor home chas-
sis circuit are located on a panel under the dash behind
the steering column. See your Chassis Operator's Manu-
al for further information. Optional equipment may
have additional fuses installed; refer to the equipment
instructions for information.
NOTE:
If fuse replacement is necessary, replace with
fuses of the same amperage. "
OPTIONAL AUXILIARY 12-VOL T BATTERY
If motor home is equipped with an optional auxiliary
12-volt battery. The au xi liary battery is the primary
source for normal living-area power needs. Sensing and
switching circuits permit the vehicle alternator to charge
both batteries as required and prevent the living area 12-
volt requirements from depleting the vehicle battery.
NOTE:
All radio and tape decks draw from the vehi-
icle battery and extended usage may deplete
it.
AUXILIARY GENERATOR POWER PLANT (OP-
TIONAL)
The engine-driven 115-volt generator power plant (if in-
stalled) is located in a special compartment. This genera-
tor option has a self-starting system which includes
10
Information)
4
1.
Breaker Box
2.
Power Converter
3.
115-Volt Reset - Type Circuit Breakers
4.
Manual Switch
5.
25-Foot Heavy-Duty, Power Supply Cord
FIGURE 9 TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AND POWER CONVERTER
the auxiliary battery. Controls are at the generator and
at a remote control panel located inside the motor home
Refer to Figure 1D for the generator power system and
auxiliary control panel.
The 115-volt output of the generator is provided direct-
ly to a receptacle which is located inside the power cord
storage compartment for models with the generator pow
er plant option. With the generator power plant operat-
ing and the power cord plugged into this receptacle,
power is conducted through the circuit breaker panel to
suppl~
,al\,pf
.~he
1 15-volt power requirements of the
motor -l1ome, just as" if the cord" were connected to an
external power source (see Figure
9).
Gasoline for the generator is taken from the main fuel
tank through a special feeder tube which is higher in the
tank than the feeder tube to the motor-home engine.
This is to prevent immobilizing the motor home by ac-
cidentally permitting the generator to run the fuel tank
dry.
NOTE:
Refer to your Generator Power Plant Manu-
facturer's I nstruction Manual (provided in
your Owner's Information Kit) for service in-
formation before starting the generator, Do
not start unit with a heavy power load. Al-
ways wait at least three minutes after starting
generator before turning on (or plugging in)
heavy electrical loads. (Example: When op-
tional roof air conditioner is installed.)
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