Just purchased a used 2003 Coleman Sadona, everything is in great shape. I have a question concerning the electrical system. I was told (by previous owner) that when towing I need to connect this little white electrical connector together that is located right by the battery. He said that is used to apply brakes in the event that the p/u comes loose from tow vehicle. No problem, seems logical. I also understand that when not towing, p/u is in storage at home you disconnect the switch so as not to drain the battery via the propane detector inside p/u. My question is "while" camping and plugged into a campsite do I leave this connected to the battery? Thanks for any help.
Greg,
Quote from: graygpJust purchased a used 2003 Coleman Sadona, everything is in great shape. I have a question concerning the electrical system. I was told (by previous owner) that when towing I need to connect this little white electrical connector together that is located right by the battery. He said that is used to apply brakes in the event that the p/u comes loose from tow vehicle. No problem, seems logical. I also understand that when not towing, p/u is in storage at home you disconnect the switch so as not to drain the battery via the propane detector inside p/u. My question is "while" camping and plugged into a campsite do I leave this connected to the battery? Thanks for any help.
Greg,
Leave it connected; the only time to disconnect the battery is when the camper is in storage AND not plugged in to electrical power.
The little white thing is the battery disconnect. The propane detector uses power when ever the battery is connected (or plugged in to shore power). To keep the propane detector from draining the battery during storage, you disconnect the white connector. When camping/towing you want to leave the battery connected. You didn't mention a break away brake switch. Do you have one mounted on the tongue of the trailer? It has a thin cable that you need to connect to a sturdy/non-removable part of the TV. If the camper disconnects from the TV, a pin is pulled out of the switch (by the thin cable) and the electric brakes on the PU are applied.Congratulations on the new camper.:)