Electrical Systems; Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System; Chassis Bulbs And Fuses; Fleetwood 12-Volt House And Automotive System - Fleetwood Revolution LE Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Your motor
hom~
is equipped with three electri-
cal systems: .
the chassis 12-volt system
the Fleetwood 12-voli house system
the 120-volt AC system.
They operate together to give you electrical
power for many different situations.
CHASSIS 12-VOLT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The chassis 12-volt or vehicle electrical system
generally includes:
the chassis battery
chassis/house battery charging system
ignition system
instrument pane/and cOIlri'ols
.. headlights, taillights, tUrl! signals
power entry step
Propane detector/a,arm
. .1eveling jacks (if equipped)
slide-out (if equipped)
fog lights (if equipped)
. air horns (if equipped)
power seats (if equipped)
radio
luggage compartmellt lights
other vehicle lights dndaccessories
Chassis
Bulbs and
Fuses
. Exterior bulb types are listed in the
. Maintenance section of this OWller's Mallual.
Always replace bulbs and fuses with equivalent
types and ratings.
Fuses will intetTuptthe flow of electricity if a
circuiCfsoverloaded. The 12-v'0It
~hassis
fuse'
panel is located under the driver's side instru-
ment panel. Additional fuses are located under.
the hood, or in 12-volt power leads on the
related. equipment and accessories.
CAUTION
.
.
Always replace bulbs and fuses with equivalent types.
The type is marked ·on the bulb or fuse.
FLEETWOOD 12~VOLT HOUSE
AND
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM
This system generally includes:
all 12-volt illterior lightillg fixtures
&
outlets
fresh water pump
. 12-volt accessories
House batteries provide 12-volt DC power.
These batteries are not the chassis l2-volt
batteries. Power is also provided by a DC con-
verter that operates when the motor home elec-
trical cord is plugged into 120-volt AC power
source or by the generator (if equipped). The
house batteries are charged by the motor home
engine alternator, or by the converter when it is
operating .
NOTE
I.
Power for living area radios and tape decks is avail-
able from either .ihe chassis or house .batteries. A
switch on the instrument panel allows you to select
the power source.llyou use the radio, tape decks,
or
other 12-voft DC equipment for long periods of time
. when. the motor home engine is not running, either
battery may be discharged.
. Batteries
Yourmotor home has two battery systems. One
system supplies 12-volt DC power to start the
vehicle engine. The other system supplies 12-
volt DC power to the house living area.
Battery
Disconne.ct
(If Equipped)
Some accessories or equipment sUCIl as clocks,
radios or the refrigerator may.draw small
amounts of cutTent even wheh turned OFF. For
your convenience, relay 'operated disconnect cir-
cuitsmay be equipped with your motor home.
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