Battery Condition Meter; Aux. Start Switch; Trailer Wiring Connector - Winnebago Journey Owner's Manual

· Clean and tighten battery terminals and have
the specific gravity checked at least once a
year.
· Every two months, or more often in hot
weather, check the battery fluid level. Fill to
approximately 3/8 inch above the plates. DO
NOT OVERFILL. If fluid is added during
freezing weather, the motor home should be
driven several miles to mix water and electro-
lyte to prevent freezing.
· Fluid level check may be omitted if equipped
with maintenance-free batteries.
WARNING
To prevent wiring damage, it is
essential when replacing the cables
on the battery, or when using a
"booster" battery, that the positive
post and the positive cable be
attached and the negative post and
negative cable be attached. The posts
are marked (+) plus and (-) minus. If
a "fast charger" is used while battery
is in the motor home, disconnect both
battery cables before connecting the
charger. Never attempt to charge or
boost a frozen battery.
HOUSE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
This coach is equipped with deep-cycle type
batteries designed for recreational vehicle use.
They will provide longer lasting power than
standard automotive batteries, and will with-
stand the frequent drain-and-recharge cycles that
occur under the demanding conditions of RV
usage.
Replacement batteries should be deep-cycle
type with equivalent specifications to avoid loss
of electrical storage capacity.
· Deep-cycle
· 130 Amp Hr.
· 225 minutes reserve capacity
· 665 CCA (cold cranking amps)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

BATTERY CONDITION METER

See related item under "Monitor Panel" in sec-
tion 8, Appliances.

AUX. START SWITCH

See section 2, Driving Your Motor Home for
information on Aux. Start Switch.

TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR

Your coach is pre-wired for trailer or car tow-
ing lights with a 6-pin socket on the rear bumper.
The connector plug is supplied in the coach parts
package provided to you by your dealer when
you took delivery of the vehicle.
The diagram below shows proper connection
of trailer or tow vehicle wiring to the coach light
system. To access the wire connections inside the
plug, remove the small screw near the end of the
plug and slide the contact assembly out of the
barrel.
TM = Tail Lights
GD = Ground
LT = Left Turn/Brake
RT = Right Turn/Brake
A = Backup Lights
SECTION 6
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