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BATTERY
overview
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a single DEEP CELL 12-volt battery is supplied with your trailer. It is specified and installed by your dealer. There is room for two
(2) batteries. You may purchase a second battery separately.
See
below battery specifications and technical information as well as such
information provided by the manufacturers of any additional and/or replacement batteries you purchase.
WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID, WHICH IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
THUS, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE ALL BATTERY MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND INSTALLATION
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
The battery and charging system are the heart of the 12-volt DC system. Thus, it is important that you keep the battery fully charged and
monitor its charge state. Low battery charge and/or bad batteries are common causes of poor appliance and other component part
performance. Fuses and circuit breakers can fail even without a short circuit under low voltage.
The converter/charger system in your Cricket will help you manage your electrical requirements and charging needs. The converter/charger
monitors and charges your batteries as needed when connected to a power supply. Please refer to the manufacturer’s informati
on regarding
the converter/charger for more informati
on. This is supplied with your trailer. Please also refer to the “Electrical System” chapter herein.
WFCO power center
(right front of kitchen in CAMP and TREK models)
There is a 12v monitor in the foot area of the Vberth, near the 12v accessory outlets. This will let you monitor current or charging voltages.
Your trailer will generally be in one (1) of the following three (3) power states when in use: (1)
dry camping (not connected to shore power)
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you will be using battery power only to operate lights, fans and other DC components, and thus, discharging the batteries. Exercise constant
vigilance in keeping your battery charged when dry camping. Make every reasonable effort to conserve your battery power (i.e. turn off
lights and appliances when not being used);
(2) being towed …
if your tow vehicle has be
en wired properly, your trailer’s battery will charge while being towed (the rate of charge varies
depending on the tow vehicle); and
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