Troubleshooting guide

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The batteries are charged only when the main battery switch is in the ON position.
This switch is located inside, above the entry door or on the monitor panel. If
there appears to be a battery related problem, you should make sure that the
battery cutoff switch is in the ON position.
Since the engine battery and the auxiliary battery have the same voltage (12 v), in
an emergency they may be swapped. However, the auxiliary battery is different
from the engine battery. The auxiliary battery is what is called a “deep cycle
battery”, which means it is designed to provide a smaller current over a longer
time. If you have to buy a new auxiliary battery, be sure you get a deep
cycle battery, not a regular engine battery. If there is any doubt, please call us
first.
Note: Class A units use two 6 volt batteries; these cannot be swapped with
the engine battery.
Please note!: While using auxiliary batteries for cabin power is perfectly fine, it is
always better to use shore power where available rather than use auxiliary
batteries for cabin power. In the event that you “dry camp” (where there is no
shore power), make sure that you use systems on an as-needed basis to place as
little burden on the batteries as possible. Be sure that you turn systems off when
not in use or not needed, as well as place the auxiliary battery switch in the OFF
position when not charging it. A few precautions like these will extend the charge
of the auxiliary battery, insuring enough power for those occasions when it is
needed. A fully charged auxiliary battery will power all lights, heater and water
pump only for about 4 hours before requiring recharging.
A couple of tips:
• Running the heater takes the most out of the auxiliary battery.
• Running the air conditioner requires the generator to be running.
The generator will not start if the auxiliary battery is insufficiently
charged.