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OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE RV
GENERATOR 12-VOLT SYSTEM
When the RV is parked and no campsite power pole is available, the The RV has two 12-Volt battery systems, one for the engine and one
generator can supply 110-Volt power. There is a cost for generator for the coach.
use in both fuel and a generator surcharge. There is no charge to
use the generator during the winter season (October 1 - April 30). The engine battery is charged by the alternator while driving the
RV. It supplies power to the engine ignition system, dash controls,
Allow the generator 3-4 minutes to warm up before using any switches and all exterior lighting.
appliances. Please be considerate of other campers and do not
run the generator during the night. The coach battery 12‑Volt system supplies power to the lights and
the electronic controls for the appliances. The coach battery is
The generator will consume about four litres of fuel per hour of charged in two ways:
operation. The fuel supply is shared with the RV engine and requires
a minimum ¼ tank of gasoline/petrol to operate. 1. From the RV alternator when the engine is running.
2. From the 110-Volt system when plugged into a campsite power
The Generator must not be operated while the RV is
in motion. pole or when the generator is running.
Prebook campgrounds that offer access to resources at least
It is not recommended to run the generator for more than 4 every 2-3 days for campsite electrical plug-in, access to Sani
hours at a time Dump, and water refill resources.
Troubleshooting: see TABLE 2: 12-VOLT SYSTEM on page 42.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR
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The generator requires a battery level of at least 12.2V to start. It Be aware that it may take up to four hours of charging
may be necessary to run the RV engine to provide sufficient power time to achieve 80% battery capacity. A full battery charge
for the initial start-up. may take twice that time.
1. Confirm the roof air conditioner, microwave and any electrical CAUTION
appliances that are plugged into the electrical outlets are OFF. DO NOT RELY ON ENGINE ONLY CHARGING
FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
2. Locate the generator control switch on the monitor panel. See
FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on page 30. TIP
Voltage readings:
3. To turn on the generator: Press and hold the START end of the • Charging 13.0V+
switch. If the generator does not start in 15 seconds release the • Charged 12.6V
switch. After 30 seconds, press and hold the START end of the • Good 12.2V
switch again. • Low 12.0V or less
4. Confirm that the roof air conditioning, microwave, and any
electrical appliances that are plugged into the electrical outlets
are turned off. To stop the generator, press the STOP end of the
switch; do not hold.
Troubleshooting: See TABLE 5: GENERATOR on page 43.
MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
The main battery switch controls the power to the inside coach
of the RV and can be found on the monitor panel. Keep the switch
at the on position for your 12‑Volt electrical systems to operate.
See FIGURE 17: MAIN BATTERY SWITCH on this page and
FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on page 30.
LPG BATT FRESH BLK GRY
AWNING EXT AWNING AWNING WATER BATTERY
AWNING RET POWER LIGHT PUMP DISCONNECT
FIGURE 17: MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
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GENERATOR 12-VOLT SYSTEM
When the RV is parked and no campsite power pole is available, the The RV has two 12-Volt battery systems, one for the engine and one
generator can supply 110-Volt power. There is a cost for generator for the coach.
use in both fuel and a generator surcharge. There is no charge to
use the generator during the winter season (October 1 - April 30). The engine battery is charged by the alternator while driving the
RV. It supplies power to the engine ignition system, dash controls,
Allow the generator 3-4 minutes to warm up before using any switches and all exterior lighting.
appliances. Please be considerate of other campers and do not
run the generator during the night. The coach battery 12‑Volt system supplies power to the lights and
the electronic controls for the appliances. The coach battery is
The generator will consume about four litres of fuel per hour of charged in two ways:
operation. The fuel supply is shared with the RV engine and requires
a minimum ¼ tank of gasoline/petrol to operate. 1. From the RV alternator when the engine is running.
2. From the 110-Volt system when plugged into a campsite power
The Generator must not be operated while the RV is
in motion. pole or when the generator is running.
Prebook campgrounds that offer access to resources at least
It is not recommended to run the generator for more than 4 every 2-3 days for campsite electrical plug-in, access to Sani
hours at a time Dump, and water refill resources.
Troubleshooting: see TABLE 2: 12-VOLT SYSTEM on page 42.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR
TIP
The generator requires a battery level of at least 12.2V to start. It Be aware that it may take up to four hours of charging
may be necessary to run the RV engine to provide sufficient power time to achieve 80% battery capacity. A full battery charge
for the initial start-up. may take twice that time.
1. Confirm the roof air conditioner, microwave and any electrical CAUTION
appliances that are plugged into the electrical outlets are OFF. DO NOT RELY ON ENGINE ONLY CHARGING
FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
2. Locate the generator control switch on the monitor panel. See
FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on page 30. TIP
Voltage readings:
3. To turn on the generator: Press and hold the START end of the • Charging 13.0V+
switch. If the generator does not start in 15 seconds release the • Charged 12.6V
switch. After 30 seconds, press and hold the START end of the • Good 12.2V
switch again. • Low 12.0V or less
4. Confirm that the roof air conditioning, microwave, and any
electrical appliances that are plugged into the electrical outlets
are turned off. To stop the generator, press the STOP end of the
switch; do not hold.
Troubleshooting: See TABLE 5: GENERATOR on page 43.
MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
The main battery switch controls the power to the inside coach
of the RV and can be found on the monitor panel. Keep the switch
at the on position for your 12‑Volt electrical systems to operate.
See FIGURE 17: MAIN BATTERY SWITCH on this page and
FIGURE 12: MONITOR PANEL on page 30.
LPG BATT FRESH BLK GRY
AWNING EXT AWNING AWNING WATER BATTERY
AWNING RET POWER LIGHT PUMP DISCONNECT
FIGURE 17: MAIN BATTERY SWITCH
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