first motorhome

boylie

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just bought my first MH Mercedes Venture 410 Motorhome, 1994 Coachbuilt 4 berth... is ther a user manual out there on how to use all the things in it or is it just trial and error hoping to go away next weekend for first time .
 
If you google the items individually, you should get manuals for most things. Anything in particular you're wanting?
 
manuals

yes what to do when you first walk in the door what are all the batteries for, if this is a purpose built motorhome there must be a manual out there there is plugs switches every were as i said no power to saterlite dish /reversing camera dont want to involve a auto elec as they charge an arm and leg got tele on but said no saterlite signal hope this is down to dish also when do i run of the lesure batteries do i have to use a switch so there charging as i am driving see were im comeing from this is why i need helpppppp.
thanks anyway stephen.
 
Hi, you will have one engine Battery, usually under the bonnet, the other Batteries will be for the Leisure side of the Vehicle, that is everything in the Habituation area, generally you need to do very little to these except check levels in them if they are not sealed or Gel.Switches well try them and see what comes on ? some vans have a switch to switch the water pump on and off, mine doesn't.You may find that there is a Master switch to turn off the 12 volt system, my Hymer has this, try asking a single question on here if you have a problem with one particular thing, someone will have an answer , we all like to help where we can and will answer as many queries you post, good luck and enjoy your van Malc.
 
Your Reversing Camera could be wired so that it only operates when the engine is running and you select reverse, I know NOTHING about Sat Dishes as I don't have one, or want one LOL.
 
Most vans have a split charging system, this basically means that when your engine is running a relay allows power from your main driving battery through to your leisure batteries,charging them, the system is full automatic and requires you to do nothing.Similarly when you are on Electric Hook Up the batteries are charged via an inboard charger, you may or may not have a separate switch to operate the charger, my Hymer is automatic so I need not worry about whether it is on or off, the inboard charger MAY not charge your engine battery, some don't. you will need to determine whether yours does or not as you don't want your starting battery to go flat after a spell parked up.:dance::dance:
 
thanks

thanks everyone all this is helpful any new tips will be helpful once again thanks
 
Hi , you have got off to a good start by thanking people for taking time to reply to your post, a lot of people don't do that, thank you too, your fridge will be three way, that means it will run on Gas 12v and Mains when hooked up, when you switch to 12v power the Fridge will only run when the Engine is running as this prevents your Batteries from draining as the Fridge draws about 6 amps when on 12 v, this facility is really only meant to keep the fridge cold when driving, when you reach your destination ,switch to mains power if 0n electric or Gas if not.
 
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