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Old 06-29-2016, 04:14 PM   #1
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Question about charging

Have a 2016 18EC.when I plug into a 120v source will that power the camper and charge the battery??
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Old 06-29-2016, 05:37 PM   #2
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Yes.

Don't take this wrong but sounds like your dealer did a poor PDI if they didn't inform you of this.
Another thing, don't plug the shore cord into a GFI outlet. Some don't play well.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:27 AM   #3
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I'm sure I'm gonna sound dumb but what does shore stand for and gfi?super newbie
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:33 AM   #4
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Ground fault circuit interrupter.

Post with power outlet or other 110 power source = shore power.
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Thanks for the info
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No problem.

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