Appliances And Systems; Self-Contained Vs. Utility Hookup - Winnebago Towables User Manual

SECTION 4 – APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS

SELF-CONTAINED VS. UTILITY HOOKUP

Travel trailers and fifth wheels are designed to be self-sufficient in remote campsites. Carefully watch
water reserves, propane gas, battery power, holding tank capacity (and more important, tow vehicle battery
power and gasoline).
The following chart shows the source of power or supply for various trailer components depending on
whether you are setup for self-contained operation or at a RV park hookup.
ITEM
Range/Oven
Water Heater
Furnace
Refrigerator
Furnace Blower
Motor
Vent Hood
Wall Electrical
Outlets
Interior Lights
Air Conditioning
(Optional)
Water Supply
Water Pressure
Drainage-Kit & Lav
Sinks, Tub/Shower
Drainage-Toilet
Trailer Battery
Recharge
Lights – Brake
Signal, Backup
Lights – Running
Brakes
Breakaway
Safety Device
Operation
POWER SUPPLY OR SOURCE
SELF-CONTAINED
(REMOTE) OPERATION
LPG Tanks
LPG Tanks
LPG Tanks
LPG Tanks
12-volt Trailer Battery
12-volt Trailer Battery
(Not Available)
12-volt Trailer Battery
(Not Available)
Trailer Water Tank
12-volt Pump on
Demand
Gray Holding Tank
Toilet Holding Tank
Tow Vehicle
Alternator
12-volt Tow Vehicle Batt.
12-volt Tow Vehicle Batt.
12-volt Tow Vehicle Batt.
12-volt Tow Vehicle Batt.
CITY HOOKUP (RV
PARK)
LPG Tanks
LPG Tanks/120-volt*
LPG Tanks
120-volt Input Line
12-volt (Converter and 120-
volt Input)
12-volt (Converter and 120-
volt Input)
120-volt Input Line
12-volt (Converter and 120-
volt Input)
120-volt Input Line
City/Park Hookup
City/Park Pressure
Systems
Gray Holding Tank
Toilet Holding Tank
Battery Charger in
Power Center – 12-volt Input
Line
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