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CHAP. XI Operation of appliances
General
The electrical energy necessary for your lighting and for
operation of all household appliances, water pump, WC,
etc. in your living compartment is provided by a 12 volt
battery (2 on certain models).
All extra batteries are installed in addition to the basic
vehicle battery.
A coupling relay is installed between the two batteries:
- when traveling, this relay couples the two batteries
together so that they are recharged simultaneously.
- separate» the batteries when stopped. In this way, if
your unit battery is completely flat, you can still start
your vehicle engine.
The battery(ies) of living compartment is(are) located:
- generally inside a special box in a rear comportment
of the camping car.
- under the front passenger seat.
Additional battery
Our motorhomes use two types of batteries: lead-based
and gel-based.
It is up to you to decide on their respective advantages;
your selection criteria, in particular utilization, will
determine your choice.
ELECTRICITY POWER SUPPLY
CB 516 charger: To access the contactor, open the hood
(remove the two attachment screws) and look for it next
to the fan.
Depending on your choice, you MUST adapt the battery
charger to the type of battery.
