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If cable service is provided, hook-up a
75 Ohm RG59 or RG6 cable to the cable
connection in the service center.
A phone connection port is provided in
the service center. Phone utility outlets
are placed throughout the motorhome.
Hook the potable water hose to the city
water connection in the service center.
Hook-up the sewer
hose. Sewer drain
pipe diameters are
generally either three
or four inches. Proper
sewer hose adapters
will ensure against
leaks or spillage.
With the sewer hose
properly connected
open the grey water
valve (small valve).
The black water valve
(large valve) remains
closed until the tank
is full or until time of
departure.
DRY CAMPING
Below are suggestions to follow when staying
at a location that does not have electrical, water
or sewage hook ups. Plan ahead and conserve
resources.
Before arriving at the site, ensure batteries
are fully charged and properly maintained (see
Section 8, Batteries - House, under “Battery
Maintenance”), the fresh water tank and water
heater are full and waste holding tanks are
empty.
To conserve water and fuel:
Operate the refrigerator on LP-Gas. Plan
what is needed from the refrigerator
prior to opening. Conserve LP-Gas by
cooking over a camp re.
Set the thermostat temperature slightly
lower than desired to prevent frequent
cycling of the heating system.
Know tank capacities and routinely
check fuel levels, especially during cold
weather.
Open windows during the day to reduce
use of the roof air conditioner.
Frequently monitor water consumption.
Limit shower usage; turn water off when
soaping down and back on to rinse.
When water conservation is critical,
take a sponge bath or use campground
shower facilities if available. DO NOT
ll the sink with water to wash only a
few dishes. Use disposable dishes when
possible.
Evacuate waste holding tanks prior to
lling fresh water tank.
To conserve battery power:
DO NOT allow batteries to fully
discharge before operating the generator.
If possible, run the generator twice a
day, morning and afternoon, to charge
the batteries.
When not using the inverter for 120
Volts AC, turn it OFF.
Turn OFF interior 12 Volt DC power
whenever possible. Refrigerator, battery
charging and inverter operation will not
be affected. Turn OFF small battery
operated items i.e., porch, bay exterior
step, generator and engine compartment
lights, etc. Turn OFF the antenna boost
when not watching TV. One light left on
can quickly reduce battery reserves.
Keep a working ashlight handy for
night trips through the campsite and
inside motorhome. When interior
lighting is desired, use one light in
a central location such as the vanity.
Unscrew all but one or two bulbs.
Turn on the water pump only when using
water.
If weather does not permit or an outdoor
table is not available, eat at the dinette
table by candlelight.
Operate the generator when using
microwave/convection oven.
040480m
City Water Connection
with Power Hose Reel
Typical Current Draw
Battery Cut-off 1.5 Amps
13" TV 1.7 Amps
Rope Light (10 ft.) 1.3 Amps
Porch Light 2.0 Amps
Fluorescent Bulb (1) 2.1 Amps
Halogen Ceiling Light (1) .09 Amps
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