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Preparation of battery(ies) for winter storage must be carefully considered, especially the
auxiliary battery. Components attached to either battery will discharge the battery in one
to three months. Discharged batteries are subject to freezing, breaking and permanent
damage. If you are storing your motorhome for an extended period, it is important to
charge the battery(ies) every thirty days to maintain a charged condition at 1.265 specific
gravity. Disconnect and/or remove the auxiliary battery to prevent minor amp draw. If
removed, store the battery in a cool, dry place and maintain charge. The positive cable
must be protected from contacting metal surfaces.
WARNING:
If you replace or unhook your battery, ensure that the wires
are connected properly: Positive–Black; Negative–White.
Isolators
When an auxiliary or “house” battery is installed in a recreation vehicle, it’s the nature of
parallel circuity to draw energy from both batteries. A device called an “isolator” must be
installed for two purposes. First it receives current from the alternator and controls
distribution of energy to house and chassis batteries. Secondly, it serves as a check valve
to prevent energy from being drawn from the tow vehicle chassis battery. Energy in the
tow vehicle battery is now preserved to start your engine.
The Ford chassis has a solenoid located on the cowl of chassis under the hood.
Master Battery Switch
Located near the mini-motorhome entrance door there is a master battery switch enclosed
behind a smoke glass door with the other controls. This master battery switch controls all
12 volt power supplied to the “house portion” of the motorhome. This switch must be
“ON” before any electrical current will be supplied to the appliances, outlets, and lights.
During storage of your mini-motorhome, it is important to have this switch in the “OFF”
position.
NOTE: Make sure the master battery switch is in the “OFF position during storage of the
motorhome to avoid draining current from the battery.
Interior 12-Volt Components
Fig. 4-20 shows a drawing of the 12-volt DC distribution center of circuits. Your interior
lights, furnace and other components will operate from terminals 1–4.
Auxiliary Start System
Your motorhome can momentarily connect both batteries should the chassis battery
become discharged for some reason. Press the button on the dash, located on the left side
of the steering column, and hold. Now use the ignition switch to start the engine. Release
the button after the engine has started.
Summary of Contents for Mini Motorhome
Page 1: ...Where Tradition and Innovation Meet Mini Motorhome Owner s Manual...
Page 15: ...6 CHAPTER 2 OBTAINING SERVICE WARRANTY REGISTRATION...
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Page 87: ...78 MOTORIZED TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY...
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