Electrical System - House 12-Volt Dc; Battery Information - Winnebago Journey 34Y Owner's Manual

SECTION 6 –
ELECTRICAL
• Park the vehicle so that the wind will carry the
exhaust away from the vehicle. Also, note the
position of other vehicles to be sure their
exhaust will not enter your vehicle.
• Do not operate the Generator engine while
parked if vegetation, snow, buildings,
vehicles, or any other object can deflect the
exhaust under or into the vehicle.
Check Generator oil level frequently during
periods of use. Refer to the Generator
manufacturer's user guide provided in your
InfoCase for specific recommendations.
Further Information
Refer to the Generator manufacturer's user
guide provided in your InfoCase for specific
recommendations, operating instructions and
cautions, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM –
HOUSE 12-VOLT DC
The DC voltage system consists of the chassis
battery, the 12-volt house batteries, and the 12-
volt power converter.
Converter
See "Power Center."
Chassis Battery
The chassis battery is used to operate the
engine starter and automotive accessories and
controls found on the instrument panel. The
slideout room systems and the electric step are
also connected to the chassis battery.
See your chassis manual for further
information on chassis batteries and chassis
electrical system.
House Batteries
House batteries are "deep-cycle" type
batteries specially designed for recreational
vehicle use. They will provide longer lasting
power than standard automotive starting batteries
and will withstand the frequent drain-and-
recharge cycles that occur under the demanding
conditions of a camping outing.
6-10
The house batteries supply power to 12-volt
equipment located in the living area of the motor
home. This includes the following 12-volt
powered components (if equipped): interior 12-
volt lighting, range exhaust fan, propane furnace
fan, fresh water pump, systems monitor panel
with water level and holding tank gauges,
refrigerator, roof vent fans, and 120-volt
electrical generator starter.
The house batteries can also provide
emergency power to start the engine if the chassis
battery is discharged. (See "Battery Boost
Switch" or "Aux Start switch").
House batteries are automatically charged by
the chassis alternator while the engine is running.

BATTERY INFORMATION

Chassis Batteries
The chassis batteries operate the engine starter
and all automotive accessories and controls
found on the instrument panel. The leveling
jacks, slideout room system and the electric step
are also connected to the chassis battery.
A battery monitor device called Trik-L-
™
Start will help maintain the chassis battery
charge anytime the coach is plugged into 120-
volt shore power and the battery disconnect
switch is in the "On" position.
The device monitors battery voltage in the
house batteries and compares it to the chassis
battery. If the device senses the chassis battery
voltage is approximately ½ volt lower than the
house battery, it allows up to 5 amps of current to
flow to the chassis battery.
The circuitry within the device prevents back
feeding of electricity from the chassis to coach
battery so if 120-volt power is interrupted, the
chassis battery will not be discharged.
House Batteries
The house batteries supply current to 12-volt
equipment located in the living area of the coach.
This includes interior lights, range exhaust fan,
water pump, water level and holding tank gauges,
120-volt generator starter, refrigerator, and bath
roof vent fan. The house battery may also be used