2008 Monaco Camelot 40PDQ, 4 slides, 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Quadcab 4x4. Blue Ox, Garmin 7200 GPS, Doran Pressure pro on all 10, M&G Brake, 50 amp SurgeGuard, FMCA, Coachnet.
Once you're dead you have lost a very important part of your life.
Energy Management System automatically adds or sheds power loads so the circuit breakers and generator isn't overloaded.
The Smart Wheel is a steering wheel that manufacturers offer on coaches based on the Spartan chassis. It is a wheel that integrates cruise control, shifting and other functions into the steering wheel, kind of like an Indy race car.
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"Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill, but since we're on our way down, we might as well enjoy the ride". ("The Secret Of Life", James Taylor).
supercub wrote: Energy Management System & Smart Wheel.......saw these listed on a Monaco, first off, what are they and are they on other motorhomes too? Thanks
Brian
Brian,
The Energy Management System allows a 50 amp coach to operate with a 30 amp or 20 amp hookup. If the motorhome is connected to a 50 amp supply (actual 2 120 volt 50 amp power sources), everything in the motorhome can be operated without fear of tripping the power breaker on the pedestal. If only a 30 amp source is available (one 120 volt 30 amp source) only a few items in the coach can be operated simultaneously without tripping the main breaker. The Energy Management System senses the pedestal connection and prevents appliances from operating by opening their respective circuits with relays in the breaker panel. One of the first things to go is the washer/dryer. I don't think the management system can detect when only 20 amps is available and that must be selected manually.
The Smart Wheel is just a steering wheel that has controls like you would find on modern automobiles. On our coach the cruise control is on one side and the wipers and windshield washer on the other. Ours also has a button on the left to flash the headlamps and one on the right to flash the brake lights.
I hope this is helpful as my writing skills are limited.
supercub wrote: Energy Management System & Smart Wheel.......saw these listed on a Monaco, first off, what are they and are they on other motorhomes too? Thanks
Brian
Brian,
The Energy Management System allows a 50 amp coach to operate with a 30 amp or 20 amp hookup. If the motorhome is connected to a 50 amp supply (actual 2 120 volt 50 amp power sources), everything in the motorhome can be operated without fear of tripping the power breaker on the pedestal. If only a 30 amp source is available (one 120 volt 30 amp source) only a few items in the coach can be operated simultaneously without tripping the main breaker. The Energy Management System senses the pedestal connection and prevents appliances from operating by opening their respective circuits with relays in the breaker panel. One of the first things to go is the washer/dryer. I don't think the management system can detect when only 20 amps is available and that must be selected manually.
The Smart Wheel is just a steering wheel that has controls like you would find on modern automobiles. On our coach the cruise control is on one side and the wipers and windshield washer on the other. Ours also has a button on the left to flash the headlamps and one on the right to flash the brake lights.
I hope this is helpful as my writing skills are limited.
Bob
Bob:
Nothing wrong with your writing skills. You communicated effectively and logically. No jargon, just clear and easily visualized descriptions.
Thanks Bob..........nothing wrong with your writing skills......how do I know that? because I understood what you said, and that's a major happening for me......thanks
Brian
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