Newbie Here!

[Bohdan]

Picked up my first RV New to me Fuzion M398 2010 model. So I have so many questions and they are probably dumb. Tried to understand the recharging of the batteries. If the coach is plugged into a service, are the batteries being charged? I hear some stories that the generator doesn't charge the batteries too. So the only way to charge them is through a utility service? I thought the generator is an option for the utility service. Either or. Also, how does one know when the batteries do need charging. Mighty obliged.

[tacoma238ml]

Yes your batteries will charge while plugged into shore power or generator ,since your lighting and things like power awning ,bath fan and so on run on 12 volts your power converter will charge your batteries also you can check your battery charge at your monitor panel

[Canonman]

Welcome!
Will try to help but not too familiar with the Fuzion. Usually the Generator will exactly replace what connecting to "shore" or commercial power does. Your on board converter will charge the batteries whenever shore, commercial or generator power are applied to the coach. You should have a "Convenience Center" in the living area of the coach. There are lights there that can tell you the charge level of the batteries i.e. full, 2/3, 1/2, or 1/3. Same with your fresh water, grey and black water tanks as well. Not super accurate but good enough for a relative reading.
Note, when connected to commercial power, the battery reading will always be Full if the converter is charging.
Hope this helps.
Happy Camping

[tacoma238ml]

Yes when plugged into shore power ,connected to tow vehicle or generator certain things run on 12 volts like your lights ,bath fan and so on which your power converter while plugged into shore power or generator or when plugged into your tow vehicle also maintains batteries your ac ,microwave ,tv run on 120 volts which will not run unless plugged into shore power or running your generator

[Bohdan]

Thank you gentlemen. There is so much to learn on this beast. Good to know about part one. Need juice to do sliders, jacks, etc. so ome doesn't; get stranded. I have to look at my monitor panel again. I know I have a fuel gauge for the generator. I will look closely to see if I have a charge indicator. Mighty obliged.