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DO NOT USE A STANDARD HOUSEHOLD EXTENSTION
CORD TO CONNECT YOUR MOTORHOME TO ELECTRICAL
SERVICE. IF SHORE POWER SERVICE IS LIMITED TO 15
OR 20 AMPS, USE OF LIGHT DUTY EXTENSION CORDS
AND ELECTRICAL ADAPTERS WILL CREATE A
VOLTAGE LOSS THROUGH THE CORD AND AT
EACH ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. Line voltage loss
and the resistance at each electrical connection can be a
hazardous combination. Damage to sensitive
electronic equipment may result.
THE MOTOR HOME IS DESIGNED TO BE CONNECTED
TO A 30 AMP SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES 120 VOLTS.
The motor home should never be connected to any power
source that will provide anything more than 120 Volts.
Failure to follow this will result in serious damage to
internal items that are plugged in.
A 30 amp shoreline power cord is provided to attach the motor home to a grounded
power source. When connecting or disconnecting from a grounded external power
source, always turn off the shore power breaker to the power supply outlet. This will
prevent accidental shock and flashing of electrical contacts.
THE MOTOR HOME IS DESIGNED TO BE CONNECTED
TO A 50 AMP SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES A COMBINED
TOTAL OF 240 VOLTS. The 240 Volts comes from two
separate 120 Volt lines that are in the shore power cord.
The motor home should never be connected to any power
source that will provide anything more then 120 Volts on
either line coming in. Failure to follow this will result in
serious damage to internal items that are plugged in.
A 50 amp shoreline power cord is provided to attach the motor home to a grounded
power source. When connecting or disconnecting from a grounded external power
source, always turn off the shore power breaker to the power supply outlet. This will
prevent accidental shock and flashing of electrical contacts.
The chassis and or auxiliary batteries of a motor home may be located behind the
front hood of the motor home or in an exterior compartment.
It is important to make sure that batteries are kept charged. Take time to turn off all
lights or other 12 Volt conveniences when not in use. Connect the motor home to a
120 volt power supply when possible, instead of draining the batteries. The charge
condition of the batteries can be checked with the monitor panel. To check, press and
hold monitor test switch while reading the charge level on the battery gauge. Charge
levels indicated are divided into sections from weak through fully charged. When shore
power is unavailable, the coach batteries power all house 12 Volt devices. The coach
batteries are of the golf cart variety and are capable of being deeply discharged. With
a large reserve rating, the batteries are able to provide limited use for several days
before needing to be recharged. Because of the large power rating, the batteries must
be recharged for a minimum of 24 hours to reach a full charge.
Electrical Systems
50 Amp Shore
Power
BATTERIES
30 Amp Shore Power
Battery Safety
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