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03-29-2015, 10:50 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Punta Gorda, FL
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Winnebago Adventurer Battery Disconnect Question
Hi Folks
First post. We just purchased an '03 Winnebago Adventurer and I have a question. Under the entry step where the batteries are located there are 2 red handle rotary switches. Someone labeled them "coach" and "camper" on the door that covers them. I initially thought they were disconnect switches for the coach and the chassis batteries but when I turn them - nothing... Does anyone know what these switches are? Thanks.
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03-29-2015, 11:29 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tampa Area (sometimes!)
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When you say nothing happens, what is your power supply? Are you on shore (campground) power? Or, are you working off the batteries. Those are definitely your battery disconnects. One is for your chassis batteries, the other is for your coach. If you place yourself on battery power only, and turn those switches to the disconnect positions, you will have NO power to the coach.
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2010 Winnebago Journey 34Y
Freightliner / Cummins 340hp ISB
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03-29-2015, 12:57 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Welcome to the forum! We're sure glad you joined us! 
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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03-30-2015, 06:12 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
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I agree with f14av8r 1 switch should shut off all of the 12 volt power to the chassis (automotive section of the MH) and the other should shut off all of the 12 volt power to the coach (camper section of the MH).
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03-30-2015, 07:04 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2014
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The switch turns off battery power to the house. If your plugged in to 120 AC, the converter will power the house, just not charge the battery.
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03-30-2015, 12:57 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Punta Gorda, FL
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Thanks for all your replies. Absolutely correct! When I disconnected the shore power and turned off the disconnects the entire coach was "off". I did not realize that the charger would power the house with the disconnects off, but it makes perfect sense. All is good.
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Cheryl, Jim and "The Pug"
2003 Winnebago Adventurer, 33V, Ford V-10, 5-Star Tuning, TPMS
2014 Honda CR-V
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03-30-2015, 03:24 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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:welcome:
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03-30-2015, 05:26 PM
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Winnebago Camper
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:welcome:
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03-30-2015, 06:25 PM
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Winnebago Camper
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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