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Canonman · 06-13-2019, 05:39 AM

The short answer is any time you're plugged in you're running on shore power. The long answer is your Cougar has two electrical systems. 12vdc and 110vac. Shore power is connected to a converter in your Cougar that provides the 12vdc needed for your lights and 12v accessories in addition to charging the batteries. The 110v system is directly connected to shore power through breaker switches just like at home. When shore power is removed, you no longer have power to any of your 110v accessories like the microwave or power outlets. With shore power removed, the battery will power your 12v system without any manual changeover required because the battery is always connected through your 12v fuses at the converter. There are some other details like slide out operation and water pump etc. but that's a brief description.

06-13-2019, 05:39 AM	#2
Canonman Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 2,223	The short answer is any time you're plugged in you're running on shore power. The long answer is your Cougar has two electrical systems. 12vdc and 110vac. Shore power is connected to a converter in your Cougar that provides the 12vdc needed for your lights and 12v accessories in addition to charging the batteries. The 110v system is directly connected to shore power through breaker switches just like at home. When shore power is removed, you no longer have power to any of your 110v accessories like the microwave or power outlets. With shore power removed, the battery will power your 12v system without any manual changeover required because the battery is always connected through your 12v fuses at the converter. There are some other details like slide out operation and water pump etc. but that's a brief description. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2017 Cougar 279RKSWE 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins Retirement Training Completed I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.