Tow Vehicle Battery; Battery Isolator (Customer Supplied); Brake Controller (Customer Supplied, Disc Brakes Only) - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

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ToW VEHIcLE BATTERY

The tow vehicle battery is the primary source of power for your RV's brake operation. To
ensure available power when needed, keep your tow vehicle battery and charging system
working properly.

BATTERY ISoLAToR (cUSToMER SUPPLIED)

You may want to install a battery isolator on your tow vehicle. A battery isolator is a device
that:
• Receives current from the tow vehicle alternator to independently charge both the RV
auxiliary battery and the tow vehicle battery.
• Prevents the RV from draining your tow vehicle battery (so you can start your tow vehicle
engine).
Your dealer can assist you with the selection, purchase and installation of this aftermarket
part.

BRAKE coNTRoLLER (cUSToMER SUPPLIED, DISc BRAKES oNLY)

The brake controller should be installed in the tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the
RV electric brakes. Consult with your dealer or the brake controller OEM to decide what is
right for your towing combination.
Not all electric trailer brake controllers will work with the Hydrastar electric-over-hydraulic
brake actuator. Some factory brake controllers are only compatible if used with this adapter
module. See the following table to determine compatibility with common models of brake
controllers.
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ToW ing
function required
Tighten to specified
torque values.
Inspect for cracks,
dents, or distortion.
Inflated tires to MFG's
specifications.
Inspect for cuts, wear,
bulging, etc.
VA N L E I G H B E A c o N
3 Months 6 Months
or every or every
Weekly
3,000 6,000
Miles Miles
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12 Months
or every
36,000
Miles
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