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They work by charging your battery using power from either a generator, mains power, or your starter battery and alternator. For this to work, you need a dual battery system in your caravan. This means you have one or more auxiliary caravan batteries, in addition to your car battery.
There will be a fuse between the battery and the caravan`s 12 volt electrical circuits though. If the charger isn`t working it is either faulty or there is no mains supply going to it.
The charging circuit from the car is connected to the caravan`s leisure battery via a relay installed in the caravan. This relay is a voltage sensing relay and only turns “ON” when it detects a voltage greater than 13.8 volts (or there abouts – each manufacturer has its own preference).
This voltage is about 14.4V for a low maintenance battery and 15.2V for a standard battery. The voltages are chosen to enable a full charge without significant gassing. Normally there is a selector switch so you can set the charger according to the type of battery.
The key idea is electric current. This is the movement of electric charges (usually negative electrons) inside the metal wire. This flow of charges (not really a flow) is created by an electric field in the wire due to the battery.
firstly, check the voltage across the battery terminals with the charger turned on….if its working, the charge should be raised well above 12.6v, nearer 14v… this test is to ensure its definitely the charger that`s failed….
Modern Caravans, Campers, and Motorhomes can be powered by both 240v when at a powered site and by batteries (usually 12v or 24v) when mains power is not available. Many modern Caravans are a combination of both 240v and DC systems so that you have all devices powered regardless of the situation.
How to charge a caravan leisure battery. The leisure battery is charged when you plug your caravan into the mains. It can also be charged by solar panels or generators, but you`ll usually have to install and connect these yourself.
The 12V caravan TV experts at Englaon have a range of smart TV`s that run off 12V power and also include Bluetooth, WiFi and even a DVD player. That covers all your entertainment needs! With a smart TV, you really do need access to a strong WiFi connection, as well as the usual antenna.
The best charger should offer a voltage that matches your smartphone`s. While 5V has been the standard for a long time, there are new technologies like Qualcomm that can deliver 9 to 12V. Most chargers that support 9/12V can automatically detect a non-Qualcomm smartphone and adjust to 5V.
Temperature Effect During Charging

For example at 20°C a 12V battery should be float charged at 13.5V however at 30°C the same battery should be charged at 13.3V. The chart below can be used to determine the correct charging voltage according to temperature.

A data cable will usually have four wires, one positive and one negative, one for receiving data and one for transferring data. A charging cable, however, will typically only have two wires, the positive and negative ones but none of the data wires.
For DC power, the red wire is positive and the black wire is negative. For AC power, the black wire is the phase 1 hot wire, which means it`s positive. The red wire is a phase 2 hot wire, and the white wire is neutral. For exposed wire, the copper strands are positive and the silver are neutral.
Your Tow Car`s Battery

When your car is running, the alternator is spinning and charging the car`s battery. We can tap into that power to ALSO charge the caravan`s batteries, through a DC-DC charging circuit.

Your Tow Car`s Battery

When your car is running, the alternator is spinning and charging the car`s battery. We can tap into that power to ALSO charge the caravan`s batteries, through a DC-DC charging circuit.

The car should be charging your battery on the car setting,providing the cars towing socket is wired correctly. The Van setting is when pitched and on EHU to allow charging and lighting etc to work via various fuses. the middle is usually all circuits off. A new battery would be a start.
Caravan 12 Volt Systems

The twelve volt system runs everything that uses low wattage. 12 volt systems allow you to keep your lights on and still use your water pump if there is a loss of mains power – as long as your battery is charged.

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The Bike Technicians Tactic Phase1 An electrical inspection on the bike should produce results. First, the bike battery powers the entire lightening systems mentionable as ignition, meter readings, head lamps, signal indicators. However, the battery provides the power supply to several entities though also significant is the fuse box containing circuit protection coils. Inserting the bike key into the ignition to perform start mode displays the capacity power circuits. A charged battery should display an indication in the meter reading area also known as bike dashboard grading. A malfunctioning start mode on inserting key in ignition may be traceable several locations on the electrical circuits. Attempting to repair the electrical power of the bike usually requires batter power power test kit. The test kit ascertains the battery power making possible progress to the remaining electrical circuits. Test kit also ascertains the fuse box circuit functionality either with fuses still intact or extracted allowing for the next progress level. An observation tour of the bikes electrical wiring kits from battery hold through fuse box compartments to each lightening display area either headlamps, indicators, and meter reading should produce results of any visible damages that may require repairs after the electrical inspection has been performed. Once any faults were observed on the electrical channels, repair mode is the next level. A dull battery either may have been depleted completely of durational capacity requiring another for replacement. Alternately, a depleted power supply due to prolonged storage may require charge functionalities. Usually, a device capacapble of restoring a battery of electrolytes is resorted for charger ability. The type of battery may require constuents either liquid cathode replenishment in the battery entrapment area prior to charging feature is assumed with electrolyte machine. Once the battery has regained full functionality makes way the next repair task. The fuse box may have simply required replacement fuses either as missing or burnt out. A fuse box usually contains additional spare for replacement functionalities. An alternate arrangement at acquiring fuses on the auto mart may replace the burnt devices. The next electrical task is wiring fixtures achievable by mending broken cords with appropriate electrician’s tapes else malfunctions may remain. Alternately, a worn-out electrical wire is replaceable by acquiring the entire extension lengthwise between significant areas. The last remaining electrical units are lightening indicators consisting of bulbs or luminescent displays reflectors. Observe the blub areas either by loosening covers to inspect for observable burnouts else the entire electrical circuitry is ready for functionality observations with separate entities. Engine Technicians Tactic PHASE 2 A bike engine inspection includes observation for indications of malfunction. Any fluid residue is indication of problem areas. Where oil leaks usually requires engine block inspections. A bike engine consists of an entrapment compartment where mechanical combustion takes place. First, the entire observable block consists of an external coating known as engine bloc housing internal component of pistons, rings, and fastens known as cylinder heads. A bike engine has every component embedded within requiring technical expertise to achieve an inspection. Once deciding on the engine task requirements, acquire a tool box with the appropriate componements as first requirement before engine works is commence able. Second, the bike may require an area environment as workshop requirement to attain engine inspections. Third, bike engine are least bulky compared with vehicle engines however assistance would complement the inspection phase. Prior to inspecting the bike engine, a strap mechanism has to be assumed to achieve expert maneuverability also as safe precaution. Unless parts hinder maneuverability at engine locations, the only removable components should be the engine. First, start with disjointing the spark plug cables to acquire accessibility to plugs imbedded on the cylinder heads. The plugs require tools to loosen thereby exposing the combustible area. Once the spark plugs are exposed, two alternatives are likely. First, a spark plug may have gathered rust residue only requiring cleaning to attain regular capacity. The pin area of the spark plug may have been twisted due to overheating and slight melting dislocation. Usually cleaning the residue from old plugs may simply expose the ignitable capacities. However, an observation of twisted plug pin may require twisting back in place to achieve full ignitability once bike engine starts. A bike engine bloc has the pistons as combustibles or blasters of fuel gasoline. The rings perform as strap fasteners whenever the pistons move about combustibility. Usually, the engine entrapment components would have collected residue requiring clearing. Also, pistons together with rings may require replacements either as worn-out due to prolongs tasks or overexerted biker features.
ANSWER : Get to the manufacturer

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I have imported a 2000 Compass Herald Clermont caravan from the UK to Australia. The van has two 7 pin round plugs to connect to the towing vehicle. The blach one which has 7 wires is self explanitory but never having owned a van in the UK with Batteries and charging unit I don’t know what the second plug which is on the grey cable does.
Could you please explain what each of the coloured wires (5 in all) connect to on the towing vehicle as I need to wire in a second socket on the rear of my car.
ANSWER : Here is a link to a site which explains all the different wire functions for all the plug types:

http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/How-to-wire-trailer-plug-and-socket-electrics_W0QQugidZ10000000004581261

Type 7 Pin Plug:(12S) (Grey)

Yellow – Reverse Light
Blue – Live Battery Feed
White – Earth
Green – Live Feed
Brown – Spare
Red – Fridge
Black – Second Earth

Hopefully this is what you were looking for.

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I have a Kohler Condidant 5 Generator that will run as long as you hold the start button in. It dies when you let off. I have a harness for the remote switch but no switch – It also will start the generator when you cross the red and black wire and run as long as you hold them together. There are 3 wires to the main switch and 5 to the remote switch. Does the starter stay engaged the whole time you hold the start switch or does the computer release the starter once it is running? The Generator is producing electricity because I tested it while holding the start button. Some where is a wire that shold tell it to keep running. I have read online many descriptions of the same problem, most are told the board is bad so they replace it and still have the problem. Have not found a solution. Talked to a marine machanic today and he said he fixed his friends generator doing the same thing by running a bypass wire but he couldnt remember exactly what he did it was a long time ago. Can anyone help me. Thank you
ANSWER : The problem is either the ballast resistor or the starter bypass relay. The bypass relay should be part of the starter solenoid. I’m afraid I can’t tell you exactly where the ballast resistor is located. It should be a physically fairly large resistor made of ceramic. It should be retangular roughly 1.5″-3″ long and 3/8″-1/2″ accross with a wire on each end. It could also be a coil of wire mounted on a phenolic board.
If you need more help just add a comment and I’ll respond as soon as I get the message.

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Trying to install a new fluro light, pull out old light to find 3 reds and 3 blacks 1 copper earth. What do I do to connect it up the right way??? When I pulled the old Fluro light out the 3 Reds were joined together with a connector ,two blacks were joined to one end of light wire, the other to the other end of the light wire,earth wire to the light case,the third black wire was connected to the wire from the ballast? Does this all make sense
ANSWER : No, this does not make sense but I have seen strange wiring before. There is power going from the light someplace else. Just connect it back up exactly as the old light was connected. It worked before so it will work again. If it works it is wired correctly. Without being there to check which wire was the hot wire and which was neutral it is impossible for me to say what is what. Make sure you connect the ground wire to the light chassis.

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My swimming pool. I have just had my fifth IC 40 Intellichlor chlorine generator installed in 4 years at a cost of over $900 today. Each one has worked for no more than 8 months. The first three were replaces under three year warranty, the fourth by a factory rep and I bought the fifth today. The first three all failed with Flow Chk PCB error message. The fourth just stopped working on Sunday, no power or lights. A local Pentair warranty person, whom I paid a Service Call, unplugged the unit, opened the small power center cover, showed me the green light indicating that there was power, plugged in a new IC 40 which worked immediately (as did the other four). I asked if I should replace the power center and he said that it’s basically just a transformer and is working fine. We do get occasional power blips that make the clocks on microwaves, etc blink, but I thought that the power center essentially isolates the cell from these. I do have a Florida Power and Light surge protector on the electrical box that brings power into the house. I have now talked to the pool builder, two Pentair warranty repairmen and one factory rep. I am at a loss. They all tell me they have no idea why these units fail after less than a year. This last IC 40 was installed 3/24/2010, version 2.0 and now failed in less than 5 months. Should I replace the power center that the IC 40 plugs into. Any other suggestions. I have been told that this is the best chlorinator. I don’t want to keep replacing units. By the way, each unit had been spotless inside. I keep the water chemicals and salt levels at ideal levels. The units have never worked long enough to get dirty inside. The power center is connected to an Intellitouch control system outside with an indoor control panel. Last time I called Pentair North Carolina and got some smart alec tech person that had no suggestions. Please Help if you can.
ANSWER : I’ve had the same experiance. On my fifth one as well. Fail every year. No idea why.

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Need wiring diagram for 1996 honda fourtrax 300
ANSWER : A good place to pick up a new service manual would be themotorbookstore.com. They have great prices and prompt shipping

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Spark plug wire boot grounding out on coil, 96 outback 2.5 automatic, just put new spark plug wires, new spark plugs, and new coil on. ran great for two weeks, now spark is jumping out of boot at coil on one wire, put old coil back on and still does it in the same spot. replaced wires again, and still does it in the same spot. seems to do it only under a load. Is my new spark plug on that cylinder bad? Does the coil need some insulation under it? It is the coil that sits right on top of the motor. Any ideas? thanks.
ANSWER : Sparks are high voltage, and will always follow the path of least resistance. If you can visibly see a spark (whether in a lighted area, or in the dark), that means either that a plug wire (or coil wire) is open (non conductive), or your have a carbon track on the surface where the spark can be seen, but most likely you have BOTH problems!

If you have an ohmmeter, check the resistance of each wire involved, particularly spark plug wires … which means you must be able to connect to both ends of each wire at the same, and hopefully, FLEX those wires, to be sure they don’t have a break inside that is intermittent (comes and goes)!

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