2.3.2 Electricity
Supply diagram
The power supply is made up of a 230V AC part and a 12V DC part.
230V supply
Connecting to the mains supply allows you to:
•
recharge the leisure battery
•
use power outlets
•
run the refrigerator on 230V
•
run the heating system if your vehicle is fitted with a 230V heating system
12V supply
The motorhome's 12V supply comes from two batteries: the engine battery
and the leisure battery. The engine battery powers all electrical equipment
in the vehicle section. The leisure battery powers the electrical appliances
in the living quarters. It is placed in a chest or in a storage compartment
(depending on the model). This battery is of the 'semi-stationary' type. Under
no circumstances may it be replaced by a vehicle start-up battery. For any
replacement, please contact your dealer. The two batteries are separated by
a coupling device which charges using the alternator or recharges using the automatic battery charger (230 V supply). The charger for the
power pack provides an additional charge to the engine battery to offset low consumption when running a car radio, for example. Under
no circumstances will this operation completely recharge a depleted battery.
Never carry out or allow modifications to electrical appliances or systems, unless performed by approved fitters. A cable
reel must be completely unwound to prevent the electric power supply cable from overheating.
Incorrect assembly of the electrical and electronic accessories may seriously damage the motorhome and lead to loss of
warranty.
230 V ~
Circuit breaker
Electrical unit
Sensors
Fresh water
Wastewater
tank
tank
230 V
12 V
72
12 V
12 V
Control panel