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The house batteries are "deep-cycle" type bat-
teries specially designed for recreational vehicle
use. They will provide longer lasting power than
standard automotive batteries, and will withstand
the frequent drain-and-recharge cycles that occur
under the demanding conditions of a camping
outing.
The house batteries are automatically charged
by the engine alternator while the engine is run-
ning.
12-Volt House Fuses And Circuit
Breakers
All 12-volt circuits and equipment in the
coach area of the motor home are protected by
either a fuse panel or breaker panel. When a
circuit is overloaded or a short develops in any
part of the system, a fuse or breaker will shut
down that circuit. If this happens, turn off all
affected lights or appliances and reset the breaker
or replace the fuse with a new one of equal
amperage rating.
House 12V Circuit Breakers
A label on the panel states the amperage rating
and circuit protected for each fuse or breaker.
BATTERY INFORMATION
BATTERY ACCESS
The batteries are located beneath the top
inside entrance step. Unhook the latch assembly
fastening the top step and remove.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Removable
Step
Coach
Batteries
Battery Compartment
(Inside Entrance Step)
BATTERY STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
Lead -acid type batteries are electro-chemical
devices for storing and releasing electrical
charge. As such, they are simply an electrical
reservoir, not an electrical source. As soon as
energy is removed from the battery, it should be
replaced by the engine alternator or the RV
converter system.
If a battery sits unused for 30 days or more,
especially during warm weather, it can develop a
deposit of sulfate crystals on the metal plates
inside the battery. This conditions is called
suffocation or sulfating, and prevents the battery
from either releasing or accepting a charge. If this
condition occurs, the battery must be replaced.
If a battery does not contain at least 80%
charge during freezing temperatures, the
electrolyte can freeze and crack the battery
case.
The two best defenses against sulfating and
insufficient charge are to:
1. turn off the Auxiliary Battery switch to avoid
parasitic discharge (the trickle discharge
caused by directly connected components
like LP gas detectors or digital clock dis-
plays, etc.), and
2. check the battery and recharge as necessary
at least once a month during long storage
periods. Turn the Aux. Batt. Switch off to
avoid electrical arcing when attaching or
detaching charger clamps.
SECTION 6
Latch
Chassis
Battery
6-7
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