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OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE RV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS The RV breaker/fuse box is usually located in the rear sleeping area
or on the bed frame. It creates heat and requires good ventilation.
All RVs are equipped with three separate electrical systems: a 110- Keep the area around the RV breaker/fuse box clear. A tripped
Volt system from a campsite power pole or the onboard generator circuit breaker will be in the “off” down position or in a middle
and two 12-Volt systems from battery sources. position between “on” and “off” and will feel loose.
Reset the Breaker: Move the breaker to the full “off” down position
110-VOLT SYSTEM and then back to the “on” up position.
The microwave, roof-mounted air conditioner and 110-Volt outlets See FIGURE 15: RV BREAKER/FUSE BOX on this page.
are components that will only work when the RV is connected to
the campsite power pole or the generator is running. They will not TIP
work when the RV is moving. When there are power problems of any kind, try resetting
When parked, it is always recommended that the RV be plugged all the RV breakers by turning them all the way OFF then back
into a campsite power pole or other electrical source. See FIGURE ON again. If a fuse needs to be replaced, ensure to replace the
10: ELECTRICAL HOOK UP on page 22. fuse with the correct amperage number (or colour).
Troubleshooting: See TABLE 3: 110-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on
page 42. OUTLETS
TIP The GFCI outlet is located on the exterior passenger side of the RV
Prebook campgrounds that offer access to resources behind the rear wheel. 110‑Volt outlets can only be used while the
at least every 2-3 days for campsite electrical plug-in, access to RV is plugged into a campsite power pole or when the generator is
Sani Dump, and water refill resources. running.
TIP Some 110-Volt outlets are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
While connected to campground electricity, the Interrupter (GFCI). These outlets are intended to protect Guests from
converter will operate a cooling fan. Some fan noise is part of the hazards of electrical shock. If 110-Volt power is interrupted, check
normal operation. the reset switch on the GFCI outlet.
BREAKER/FUSE BOX See FIGURE 18: GFCI OUTLET on this page.
A converter is used to transform 110-Volt power to 12-Volt power TIP
when the RV is plugged into a campsite power pole or when the If the 110-Volt system is connected and there is no power,
generator is running. The converter supplies 12-Volt power to the push the RESET button at the centre of the GFCI outlet.
coach battery. A click noise from the reset button will indicate if the reset
was successful.
GOOD FUSE – 20 –– 25 –ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
– 15 – – 25 –30 15 15 15 15 15 20
BAD FUSE – 15 – – 25 –OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
– 15 –
FIGURE 15: RV BREAKER/FUSE BOX – 15 – RESETBREAKERS
DVC – 15 – TEST
– 15 – FUSES
– 15 –
– 15 –
– 15 –
FIGURE 18: GFCI OUTLET 31
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS The RV breaker/fuse box is usually located in the rear sleeping area
or on the bed frame. It creates heat and requires good ventilation.
All RVs are equipped with three separate electrical systems: a 110- Keep the area around the RV breaker/fuse box clear. A tripped
Volt system from a campsite power pole or the onboard generator circuit breaker will be in the “off” down position or in a middle
and two 12-Volt systems from battery sources. position between “on” and “off” and will feel loose.
Reset the Breaker: Move the breaker to the full “off” down position
110-VOLT SYSTEM and then back to the “on” up position.
The microwave, roof-mounted air conditioner and 110-Volt outlets See FIGURE 15: RV BREAKER/FUSE BOX on this page.
are components that will only work when the RV is connected to
the campsite power pole or the generator is running. They will not TIP
work when the RV is moving. When there are power problems of any kind, try resetting
When parked, it is always recommended that the RV be plugged all the RV breakers by turning them all the way OFF then back
into a campsite power pole or other electrical source. See FIGURE ON again. If a fuse needs to be replaced, ensure to replace the
10: ELECTRICAL HOOK UP on page 22. fuse with the correct amperage number (or colour).
Troubleshooting: See TABLE 3: 110-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on
page 42. OUTLETS
TIP The GFCI outlet is located on the exterior passenger side of the RV
Prebook campgrounds that offer access to resources behind the rear wheel. 110‑Volt outlets can only be used while the
at least every 2-3 days for campsite electrical plug-in, access to RV is plugged into a campsite power pole or when the generator is
Sani Dump, and water refill resources. running.
TIP Some 110-Volt outlets are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
While connected to campground electricity, the Interrupter (GFCI). These outlets are intended to protect Guests from
converter will operate a cooling fan. Some fan noise is part of the hazards of electrical shock. If 110-Volt power is interrupted, check
normal operation. the reset switch on the GFCI outlet.
BREAKER/FUSE BOX See FIGURE 18: GFCI OUTLET on this page.
A converter is used to transform 110-Volt power to 12-Volt power TIP
when the RV is plugged into a campsite power pole or when the If the 110-Volt system is connected and there is no power,
generator is running. The converter supplies 12-Volt power to the push the RESET button at the centre of the GFCI outlet.
coach battery. A click noise from the reset button will indicate if the reset
was successful.
GOOD FUSE – 20 –– 25 –ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
– 15 – – 25 –30 15 15 15 15 15 20
BAD FUSE – 15 – – 25 –OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
– 15 –
FIGURE 15: RV BREAKER/FUSE BOX – 15 – RESETBREAKERS
DVC – 15 – TEST
– 15 – FUSES
– 15 –
– 15 –
– 15 –
FIGURE 18: GFCI OUTLET 31
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