Monarch SE 2004 User manual

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What the Period of Coverage Is:
If you use your Monaco® motorhome only for recreational travel and family
camping purposes, the Limited Warranty provided by Monaco ("Warrantor")
covers your new motorhome when sold by an authorized dealer, for twelve (12)
months from the original retail purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use,
whichever occurs first. However, the Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor
covers the steel or aluminum frame structure of the sidewalls (excluding slide
outs), roof, and rear and front walls for sixty (60) months from the original retail
purchase date or the first 50,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first.
If you use your motorhome for any rental, commercial or business purposes
whatsoever, the Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor covers your new
motorhome when sold by an authorized dealer for ninety (90) days from the
original retail purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use, whichever occurs
first. In addition, the Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor covers the steel or
aluminum frame structure of the sidewalls (excluding slide outs), roof, and rear
and front walls for twelve (12) months from the original retail purchase date or the
first 24,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. A conclusive presumption that
your motorhome has been used for commercial and/or business purposes arises if
you have filed a federal or state tax form claiming any business tax benefit related
to your ownership of the motorhome.
The above Limited Warranty coverage applies to all owners, including
subsequent owners, of the motorhome. However, a subsequent owner must
submit a warranty transfer form by filing the form through an authorized Monaco
dealer. A subsequent owner's warranty coverage period is the remaining balance
of the warranty coverage period the prior owner was entitled to under this Limited
Warranty. Warranty transfer forms can be obtained by contacting the Customer
Relations Department. There is no charge for the transfer.
WARRANTY
- LIMITED:
2004 MONARCH SE
WARRANTY - LIMITED: 2004 MONARCH SE • 1
WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE • 10

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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING BY WAY OF STATE LAW,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY AND ARE LIMITED IN SCOPE OF COVERAGE TO THOSE
PORTIONS OF THE MOTORHOME COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. Warrantor disclaims all implied and express warranties, including
the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose, on components and appliances excluded from coverage as set
forth below. There is no warranty of any nature made by Warrantor beyond that
contained in this Limited Warranty. No person has authority to enlarge, amend or
modify this Limited Warranty. The dealer is not the Warrantor's agent but is an
independent entity. Warrantor is not responsible for any undertaking, representation
or warranty made by any dealer or other person beyond those expressly set forth
in this Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Warrantor's Limited Warranty covers defects in the manufacture of your
motorhome and defects in materials used to manufacture your motorhome. Also
see the section "What the Warranty Does Not Cover" set out below.
Warrantor will repair and/or replace, at its option, any covered defect if:
(1) you notify Warrantor or one of its authorized servicing dealers of the defect
within the warranty coverage period and within five (5) days of discovering the
defect; and (2) you deliver your Motorhome to Warrantor or Warrantor's author-
ized servicing dealer at your cost and expense. It is reasonable to expect some
service items to occur during the warranty period. The performance of warranty
repairs shall not extend the original warranty coverage period. Further, any per-
formance of repairs after the warranty coverage period has expired or any per-
formance of repairs to component parts and appliances excluded from coverage
shall be considered "good will" repairs, which shall not alter the express terms of
this limited warranty.
Warrantor may use new and/or remanufactured parts and/or components of
substantially equal quality to complete any repair.
Defects and/or damage to interior and exterior surfaces, trim, upholstery and
other appearance items may occur at the factory during manufacture, during
delivery of the motorhome to the selling dealer or on the selling dealer's lot.
Normally, any such defect or damage is detected and corrected at the factory or by
the selling dealer during the inspection process performed by the Warrantor and
the selling dealer. If, however, you discover any such defect or damage when you
take delivery of the motorhome, you must notify your dealer or Warrantor within
five days of the date of purchase to have repairs performed to the defect at no cost
to you as provided by this Limited Warranty.
What the Warranty
Covers
What We Will Do to
Correct Problems
Limitations of
Implied Warranties

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If either three or more unsuccessful repair attempts have been made to correct
any covered defect that you believe substantially impairs the value, use or safety
of your motorhome or repairs to any covered defect(s), which you believe
substantially impairs the value, use or safety of your motorhome, have taken 30 or
more days to complete, you must, to the extent permitted by law, notify Warrantor
directly in writing of the failure to successfully repair the defect(s) so that
Warrantor can become directly involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the
purpose of performing a successful repair to the identified defect(s).
If either three or more unsuccessful repair attempts have been made to correct
any covered defect that you believe substantially impairs the value, use or safety
of your motorhome or repairs to any covered defect(s), which you believe
substantially impairs the value, use or safety of your motorhome, have taken 30 or
more days to complete, you must, to the extent permitted by law, notify Warrantor
directly in writing of the failure to successfully repair the defect(s) so that
Warrantor can become directly involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the
purpose of performing a successful repair to the identified defect(s).
The Warranty Registration form must be returned to Warrantor promptly upon
purchase to assure proper part replacement and repair of your motorhome. Failure
to return the warranty registration form will not affect your rights under the Limited
Warranty so long as you can furnish proof of purchase. For warranty service simply
contact one of Warrantor's authorized service centers for an appointment, then
deliver your motorhome (at your expense) to the service center. If you need
assistance in locating an authorized warranty service facility, contact Warrantor's
Warranty Department (1-877-466-6226).
The mailing address is
91320 Coburg Industrial Way,
Coburg, Oregon 97408
In the event the motorhome is inoperative due to malfunction of a warranted
part, Warrantor will pay the cost of having the motorhome towed to the nearest
authorized repair facility provided you notify Warrantor prior to incurring the towing
charges to receive directions to the nearest repair facility.
Because Warrantor does not control the scheduling of service work by its
authorized servicing dealers, you may encounter some delay in scheduling and/or in
the completion of the repairs.
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This Limited Warranty does not cover: any motorhome sold or registered
outside of the United States or Canada; items which are added or changed after the
motorhome leaves Warrantor's possession; items that are working as designed but
which you are unhappy with because of the design; normal wear and usage, such as
fading or discoloration of fabrics, or the effects of condensation inside the
motorhome; defacing, scratching, dents and chips on any surface or fabric of the
motorhome, not caused by Warrantor; routine maintenance, including by way of
example wheel alignments; the automotive chassis and power train, including, by
way of example the engine, drivetrain, steering and handling, braking, wheel
balance, muffler, tires, tubes, batteries and gauges; appliances and components cov-
ered by their own manufacturer's warranty including, by way of example the
microwave, refrigerator, ice maker, stove, oven, generator, roof air conditioners,
hydraulic jacks, VCR, television(s), water heater, furnace, stereo, radio, compact
disc player, washer, dryer, inverter and cellular phone; or flaking, peeling and chips
or other defects or damage in or to the exterior or finish caused by rocks or other
road hazards, the environment including airborne pollutants, salt, tree sap and hail.
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance (See Owner's Manual), damage caused by
off road use, collision, fire, theft, vandalism, explosions, overloading in excess of
rated capacities, and odometer tampering shall discharge Warrantor from any
express or implied warranty obligation to repair any resulting defect.
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE MOTORHOME AND ANY
PERSON TO WHOM THE MOTORHOME IS TRANSFERRED, AND ANY
PERSON WHO IS AN INTENDED OR UNINTENDED USER OR
BENEFICIARY OF THE MOTORHOME , SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED
TO RECOVER FROM WARRANTOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE
MOTORHOME . THE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND
SHALL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF
ANY LIMITED REMEDY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to
you.
Events Discharging
Warrantor from
Obligation Under
Warranty
What the Warranty
Does Not Cover
Disclaimer of
Consequential &
Incidental Damages

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THESE WARRANTIES ARE NOT INTENDED TO "EXTEND TO
FUTURE PERFORMANCE" AND ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THESE
EXPRESS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE
COMMENCED MORE THAN NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE RESPECTIVE WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD
DESIGNATED ABOVE. THE PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS SHALL NOT
SUSPEND THIS NINETY (90) DAY LIMITATIONS PERIOD FROM
EXPIRING. THESE TERMS AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTY DISPUTES BETWEEN WARRANTOR AND PURCHASER
SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF INDIANA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES.
Some states do not allow the reduction in the statute of limitations or a choice of
law provision, so the above reduction in the statute of limitations and/or choice of
law provision may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
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WARRANTY
INFORMATION
FILE
In addition to this Owner’s Manual you will find a Warranty Information File
in your unit. This file contains valuable documents about your motorhome’s
systems and equipment. Many of the component manufacturer’s warranty registration
cards can be found in the box. They will need to be filled out and mailed. Be sure
you read and understand all the information in this file to help you safely operate,
maintain and troubleshoot those items.
WOOD FINISH
Because no two trees look alike, authentic woods vary in color
and character markings such as streaks, knots and grain patterns.
Since the stains may attach differently to these grain patterns,
some natural light and dark areas may result. The beauty lies
in these natural variations of color and grain that give
each cabinet its own individual charm.
The beauty of these products is protected with a furniture-quality
exterior finish. After a period of time, there may be minimal
changes in the finish color as it ages in its surrounding conditions.
This is an inherent characteristic of this particular finish, and the
natural aging process adds to the unique appearance of the cabinetry.
Due to the minor differences in tone, it may not be possible to
match the finish color of existing cabinets exactly when replacing
doors or adding additional cabinets at a later date.
The foregoing is not a warning. See the Limited Warranty or call
(877) 466-6226 for warranty information and limitations.

General
Information
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Driving
&
Safety
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Exterior
&
Interior
Care
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Appliances
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Equipment
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Water
Systems
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LP-GGas
Systems
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Electrical
Systems
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House
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Electrical
Systems
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Chassis
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Chassis
Information
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Index
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Monaarch
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Sections


SAFETY SYMBOL LEGEND ....................................11
GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION.............13
CUSTOMER RELATIONS ........................................14
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS..............................14
TAKING DELIVERY.................................................14
Monaco Responsibilities...................................14
Dealer Responsibilities......................................15
Customer Responsibilities.................................15
SERVICE SUGGESTIONS .......................................15
Prepare for the Appointment .............................16
Prepare a List...................................................16
Be Reasonable With Your Requests ..................16
No Looking Over the Technician’s Shoulder ......16
Inspect the Work Properly.................................16
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ..........................................17
VENDOR LIST........................................................21
SURVEY ................................................................23
LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER APPLICATION....25
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Product information and specifications are shown herein as of the time of printing.
The motorhome manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications, designs
and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
©Copyright Monaco Coach Corporation. All rights reserved. The Monarch SE™is a trademark of
Monaco. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective holders.
Brand name products of other companies mentioned in this manual are not endorsed by the
manufacturer of the motorhome.
The information contained in this document is intended to reflect standard and
optional equipment included in a typically equipped model at the time of delivery
to the initial retail owner. Your actual unit may vary from this document as a result
of optional equipment that is not generally offered on this model. In the case that
you are not the initial retail owner of this unit, this document will not reflect
modifications that may have been performed by previous owners.
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SAFETY SYMBOL LEGEND
Indicates a WARNING. Information pertaining to personal safety and/or potential
extensive damage to the motorhome.
Indicates a CAUTION. Information pertaining to potential damage to the motorhome
and/or its components.
Indicates electrical DANGER. Information pertaining to danger or caution of potential
electrical shock to person(s) or component(s), and/or risk of electrical fire to motorhome.
Indicates FLAMMABLE or EXPLOSIVE. Information concerning fire or explosive
material pertaining to personal safety and/or protection of the motorhome and its
components.
Indicates POISON. Information pertaining to safety and/or use of a poisonous substance
or harmful chemical.
Indicates a NOTE. Information and reminders concerning operation of motorhome
and/or components.
Indicates INSPECT. Inspection of the motorhome and/or its components is
required. Additional instruction may follow.
Indicates LUBE. Lubrication, or addition of an lubricant product, to the motorhome and/or
a specified component or part is required. Additional instruction may follow.
Indicates ASSEMBLE/REPAIR. Assembly, disassembly or installation of a component or
part, and/or repair to the motorhome may be required. Assistance of Technical Support
or Technician may be necessary.
Indicates INFORMATION. References to additional information regarding operation of
the motorhome and/or its components found in additional sources other than the Owner’s
Manual. Also refers to the WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE, found within the
Warranty Information Box inside the motorhome.
Indicates a TIP. Information regarding helpful hints and/or suggestion for ease of
operation of the motorhome and/or its components.


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This section contains warranty information and instruction for the operation
and care of the motorhome. Not all information may be applicable to your model
of motorhome. More detailed information with CAUTION or WARNING
instructions, other than what is found in this chapter, can be found in the
manufacturer's owner manuals located in the owner information box.
Safety Instructions:
Many of the safety alert symbols are "Personal Safety Instructions."
Definitions for the symbols are located on a previous page under "Safety Symbol
Legend." It is important to thoroughly read and understand these safety instructions
where the symbols are displayed throughout the manual. Failure to comply with
specific instructions may result in personal injury or death. Many instructions are
required by National Safety Associations.
Additional Information:
Changes, additions and supplemental information in the form of Manual Addendums
can be obtained by visiting our Website at www.monacocoach.com. Select one of
the products from the product lineup. Go to the Service menu. A submenu will
appear.
It may also be helpful to browse the “Technical Tips” menu for the other product
lines. The tips may not completely apply to your particular model but information
contained therein can be useful.
Out and About in the Motorhome:
In time you will develop a knack for spotting wonderful little roadside
locations by turning off the main highway and exploring. There are many modern
recreational vehicle parks (including state, county and federal parks) with good
facilities where you can obtain hook-ups for electrical, water and sewage
connections. Directories are published which describe these parks and the availability
of services and hook-ups. On overnight or weekend trips, chances are you will
probably not fill up the sewage holding tanks, deplete the water or LP-Gas supply,
or run down the batteries which supply the living area with 12 Volt DC current.
On longer trips, when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility
hook-ups were not available, it will be necessary to occasionally empty the
holding tanks and replenish the water and LP-Gas supply.
Many gas stations have installed sanitary dumping stations. Publications are
available which list these dumping stations. When stopped for the night, the
motorhome is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and
where the ground is firm. Try to pick as level a parking spot as possible. Your
facilities are with you and the motorhome is fully self-contained.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION

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Only by ensuring your confidence and satisfaction with our products and
services can we have continued success as a manufacturer of motorhomes. We
believe a good relationship with our customers is just as important as improving the
technical excellence of our products. Your authorized dealer is pleased to help you
with instructions about your motorhome and to offer service when you need it. If
problems remain after you have consulted your dealer you are invited to contact
our Consumer Service Department. Please have all pertinent information (serial
numbers, model number, etc.) when calling. We will work with the dealer and see
that every attempt to resolve the matter is made.
Customer Service Department
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, Oregon 97408
877-466-6226
If you believe that your motorhome has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Monaco. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that
a safety defect exists in a group of motorhomes, it may order a recall or remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer or Monaco. To contact NHTSA you may either call the
Auto Safety Hot line toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 1-202-366-0123 in the
Washington D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington, DC 20590
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Your motorhome has been manufactured to the highest quality and standards by
factory trained personnel. Quality inspections are performed throughout the
manufacturing process of your motorhome. The motorhome has been carefully
and almost completely hand assembled in our factory. Prior to the motorhome
arriving at the dealership, all systems have been carefully tested and inspected to
ensure optimum performance. The necessary forms and required manuals have
been placed in the motorhome at the time of shipment to the dealership.
TAKING DELIVERY
Monaco
Responsibilities
REPORTING
SAFETY DEFECTS
CUSTOMER
RELATIONS

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The dealer must perform additional pre-delivery inspections and system
checks, assist in the customer’s understanding of the Limited Warranty and assist
in completing any necessary forms. They must do a customer orientation to the
motorhome, its systems, components and their operation.
The dealer should also ensure the customer receives a complete Owner’s
Packet with warranty cards and registrations for the motorhome and for separately
warranted products, including detailed operating and maintenance instructions.
The dealer is responsible for performing a review of the Limited Warranty provi-
sions with the customer, while stressing the importance of mailing warranty cards
and registrations to the manufacturers within the prescribed time limit to avoid
loss of warranty coverage. They must assist the customer in completing these
forms and locating serial numbers. They should request that the customer read all
warranty information when possible and explain any provision not clearly
understood.
The dealer should instruct the customer on how to obtain local and out-of-town
service on the motorhome and its various individual warranted components,
whether the service is warrantable or out of warranty.
As a new motorhome owner you are responsible for regular and proper main-
tenance. This will help you prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not
covered by your Monaco Coach Limited Warranty. Maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with this Owner’s Manual, and any other applicable
manuals. As the owner, it is your responsibility and obligation to return the
motorhome to an authorized dealer for repairs and service (see the Limited
Warranty). Since the authorized dealer where you purchased your new motorhome
is responsible for its proper servicing before delivery, and has an interest in your
continued satisfaction, we recommend that Inspection, Warranty and Maintenance
Services be performed by the dealership. We suggest that you take your new
motorhome on a weekend shakedown before leaving on an extended trip.
Know when to take your motorhome in for service. Give some thought to the
appointment time. There are several things to consider when selecting a time for
service. Location of the service center and the time of year can be a major issue.
Monday and Friday are busy days for most dealers. Therefore, it makes sense to
make a mid-week appointment whenever possible. Ask your dealer if additional
time is needed for check in and completion of paperwork.
SERVICE
SUGGESTIONS
Customer
Responsibilities
Dealer
Responsibilities

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If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have your warranty
registration papers with you. All work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty; be sure to discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a
maintenance log of your motorhome service history. This can often provide a clue
to the current problem.
Make a written list of specific repairs needed. It is important the service man-
ager be aware of all previous work which has been done on your motorhome. For
example: if the motorhome has been repaired due to an accident. While this may
not seem important, it could have a significant effect on the dealer’s diagnosis of a
problem.
Don’t leave a list of 20 items to be serviced and expect to have the motorhome
back by 5:00 p.m. If you list a number of items, and must have your motorhome
back by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service manager and list
items in order of priority. Some items may not be able to be repaired due to work
loads or parts availability. Expect to make a second appointment for work not
completed or for the long, drawn-out repair item.
Please don’t be offended when you are told you cannot watch the work being
done. Many service area insurance requirements forbid the admission of customers
into the service work area.
Check out the service or repair job when you pick up your motorhome and
notify the service manager of any dissatisfaction. If circumstances prevent
returning for immediate corrective work, make an appointment as soon as possible.
No Looking Over
the Technician’s
Shoulder
Inspect the Work
Properly
Be Reasonable
With Your
Requests
Prepare a List
Prepare for the
Appointment

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AC Electricity - Alternating current also known as household power.
Ampere (Amp) - The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current through
a circuit.
Ampere-hour (Amp-hr. AH) - A unit of measure for a battery electrical stor-
age capacity, obtained by multiplying the current in amperes by the time
in hours of discharge. (Example: A battery which delivers 5 amperes for
20 hours, delivers 5 amperes times 20 hours, or 100 Amp-Hr. of capacity.)
Black Water - Term associated with the sewage holding tank. The toilet drains
directly into this tank.
Chassis Battery - Powers chassis 12 Volt DC accessories and starts engine.
Circuit - An electric circuit is the path of an electric current. A closed circuit
has a complete path. An open circuit has a broken or disconnected path.
City Water - A term associated with the water supply that you hook-up to at
campgrounds. It is called city water because water is pulled from a central
source (like in a city) and not the fresh water tank.
Curbside - This refers to the side of the motorhome which faces the curb
when it is parked. Often called the door side or the passenger’s side.
Current - Alternating (AC) - A current that varies periodically in magnitude
and direction. A battery does not deliver alternating current. Also
referred to as shore power, utility power, inverter power, generator power,
etc.
Current - The rate of flow of electricity or the movement rate of electrons
along a conductor. It is comparable to the flow of a stream of water. The
unit of measure for current is the ampere.
Cycle - In a battery, one discharge plus one recharge equals one cycle.
DC Electricity - Direct current also known as battery power.
Direct Current (DC) - Power that is stored in a battery bank or supplied
by photovoltaics, alternator, chargers and DC generators.
Drain Trap - This is a curve that is in all drains. Water is trapped in the curve
and this creates a barrier so tank odors cannot escape through the drain.
GLOSSARY
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Dump Station - A site where the waste (grey) and sewage (black) tanks can be
drained. In most states it is illegal to drain waste tanks anywhere other than at
a dump station.
Dump Valve - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage
(black) and waste (grey) tanks.
Egress Window - The formal name for the emergency window located in the rear
of the motorhome. Egress windows can be easily identified by their red handles.
Full Hook-Up Site - A campground that has city water, shore power and sewer
hook-ups or connections available.
Grey Water - Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the
sink drains, the shower and the washer/dryer (if equipped) go into this tank.
House Battery - Powers 12 Volt lights and accessories inside motorhome.
LED - (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator light.
Low Point Drain - The lowest point in the plumbing. Drains are placed here so
that water will drain out of the lower end of the motorhome. These drains
must be closed when you fill the water tank.
OHM - A unit for measuring electrical resistances.
Ohm’s Law - Express the relationship between Volt (E), amperes (I) in an
electrical circuit with resistance (R). It can be expressed as follows: E = IR.
If any two of the three values are known, the third value can be calculated
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Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge (psig) - Pressure measured with respect to that
of the atmosphere. This is a pressure gauge reading in which the gauge is
adjusted to read zero at the surrounding atmospheric pressure. It is commonly
called gauge pressure.
Roadside - This refers to the side of the motorhome which faces the road when it
is parked. Often called the off-door side or the driver’s side.
Shore Line - This is the electrical cord which runs from the motorhome to the
campground 120 Volt electrical supply.
Shore Line Plug - The 120 Volt outlet allows the motorhome to be hooked up to a
campground facility.
Stinger - An arm attachment on a tow truck that is used to lift motorhome slightly
so that it can be towed.
VIM - Vehicle Interface Module.
Volt - The unit of measure for electric potential.
Watt - The unit for measuring electrical power, i.e. the rate of doing work, in
moving electrons by or against an electric potential.
Wet Cell Battery - A type of battery that uses liquid as an electrolyte. This type
of battery requires periodic maintenance such as cleaning the connections
and checking the electrolyte level.

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