Accessory Harnessing - Swift Motorhome Owners Service Manual

ACC ES S ORY HARN ESSI N G
Power Supply Unit
The PSU does not need to be switched on
(shutdown button in) for the solar panel to
charge the battery, but if the PSU has an
LCD display then this can be used to see the
increase in battery voltage as the solar panel
charges the battery. During caravan storage
the PSU should be shutdown (shutdown
button out).
Maintenance and cleaning
The solar panel will require cleaning periodically
in order to maintain the performance of the
panel. A caravan, car shampoo or simple soap
can be used, but do not use abrasive cleaners.
Solar Panel Use
All Swift Group products have the specific
provision for the connection and use of a solar
panel, even when the solar panel has not been
factory fitted. Each Sargents PSU (fusebox)
has a dedicated solar panel connection which
allow the 12V feed from a panel to be connect
to the leisure batteries.
It should be noted that this connection is only
designed for the use of a solar panel and has a
maximum rating of 100W.
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Accessory harnessing

Alarm Power Supply
A connection exists within the motorhome
harness, which can be used as a power
supply for an alarm or tracking system. For
security reasons, information regarding this is
not published; please contact your dealer for
further information.
Satellite Power Supply
Dependant on specification, in many
motorhomes a power supply harness is
included for use with roof mounted satellite
systems. This power supply is terminated in
a 4-way connector marked 'SATELLITE', and
carries 12v positive, 12v negative, and a signal
which can be used to detect when the vehicle
engine is running. (The engine run signal is
required by some systems to automatically
retract satellite dishes.
In addition, on Kon-Tiki and E700 models
which have a decoder / receiver position.
At this position an additional 230v socket is
present for use with a decoder / receiver, and
a 12v supply is present (2-way connector,
12v positive and 12v negative), which can be
used with an inverter (not supplied) to power a
decoder/receiver when a mains supply is not
available.
Tow Bar Connection
The addition of tow bar electrics requires an
electronic interface, to prevent problems with
road lighting on the base vehicle. At the rear of
the motorhome, a power supply is included in
the motorhome harness for use with a tow bar
interface. Please ask your dealer about the tow
bar and tow bar harness kit that is available for
use with this connection.