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Old 11-29-2020, 01:40 PM   #1
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Newby - Help understanding all the power???

Husband and I just bought a beautiful 2017 Airstream Interstate 3500 Ext
Never had an RV or camper of any kind Andi got to say figuring out all these power panels is driving me nuts. Between solar, 12 volt, fuse panels, generator, masoretor, Fusion system, Chassis battery LP etc. I just don’t understand it all or how it works and works together to make it run properly.

Is there some detailed video series or class that we can look at and feel more confident about how to manage all these power components??

Thanks for your help
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Please do thoroughly read your owners manual.

Congratulations on your new baby, and good luck?

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Husband and I just bought a beautiful 2017 Airstream Interstate 3500 Ext
Never had an RV or camper of any kind Andi got to say figuring out all these power panels is driving me nuts. Between solar, 12 volt, fuse panels, generator, masoretor, Fusion system, Chassis battery LP etc. I just don’t understand it all or how it works and works together to make it run properly.

Is there some detailed video series or class that we can look at and feel more confident about how to manage all these power components??

Thanks for your help
There are some videos on Airstream's web site under the Owners tab. This link will get you started:
https://www.airstream.com/owners/how...ouring-coaches

Personally I don't find the owners manual that helpful. The one they gave me with my 2013 Interstate was the worst owners manual I've ever seen.
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