Connecting mains cable
Hi! I'm a newbie to all this! I have a couple of technical questions (low level!)
1. How do you plug the mains cable into the campervan socket? I find that the safety flap over the end of the cable stops me from pushing it all the way in! I'm probably being really dumb here but im concerned as the leisure battery doesn't seem to be charging!
2. Is it within the electrical safety limits to plug a mobility scooter battery into the 230volt socket in my camper ( it has 2x 18amp batteries) Does anybody have a clue what number of watts is required to recharge the batteries?
Very many thanks to anybody who can educate me on these ones!
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First plug the mains cable into the van then lift the flap and push the other end plug all the way home into the EHU socket. Then you should have mains electricity in the van. If not, check the main breaker in the van's consumer box by pushing the test button. If it flicks out then power okay, you just need to reset it. If it doesn't trip then it either needs resetting or the trip in the EHU bollard has tripped or there is a problem with the hook up cable. If all is well and the charger is not working then check the RCD delivering the power to it. This is usually situated next to the main breaker in the van's consumer box.
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I suppose you could always take flap of. only needed when left outside when not being used so when unplugging to use van wind it back up and take it with you. if the 240 sockets work when connected to van and charger doesn't then could be fuse to charger or charger itself.
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Without seeing the camper end of the EHU cable it's difficult to say whether you're pushing the socket in far enough
The charger for the scooter should give an idea of the current drawn ie in Amps. I wouldn't imagine it'll be enough to cause problems with tripping the bollard.
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If you are on a C&MC site there are still some of the bollards that require you to give the plug a little twist to the right to let the electricity flow. Most of the new bollards this is not required but just be aware that it might be required.
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JenB, I don’t think we have enough information to advise you properly and giving advice long distance could prove dangerous.
I suggest you find a friendly caravanner/motorhomer (it doesn’t really matter which) who might be willing to help. Alternatively take it to your local dealer and ask them to show you.
If you’ve joined your Local Centre, I’m sure there’ll be someone there who can help.
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Never had a problem charging the mobility scooter battery via the caravan. socket.
Always an idea to check with a neighbouring van that their EHU is working and check against that, as the person who was last on the pitch might have tripped the EHU Fuse and not let on! if it has been tripped speak nicely to the warden!!
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Is the op having trouble in plugging into his van socket?
On my van the plug that goes into van itself has a hinged safety cover which has to he held " open " whilst sliding the plug into it's socket - this action allows the cover to slide into a recess ( can be a tricky operation sometimes removing skin from knuckles )
Usually the ehu end is no problem . ( no hinged cover on this end )
Just a thought !
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That’s just what the video shows, Bright.
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Silly me TW. Never watched video first. Like I never read the instructions on anything !!
Just offered advice based on my own experiences.
Hope op now has the answer he was looking for.
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😄😄😄.
You know what they say - "If all else fails, read the instructions".
(I think the OP is probably a 'she'.
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At least the different bits can be seen - more or less. I didn’t bother with the sound, assuming there was any.
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As others have said, connect to van first. My german caravan needs two hands to do this: hold the end cable end flap up at 90degrees, and insert onto connector. The flap locks to connection. Then connect to bollard, twisting if needed. To disconnect: bollard first, press button to unlock if needed, then on mine you have a small lever on left of van connecter that you press down to unlock cable flap, or lift it with finger. Pull out.
On your question of charging; it should be fine as long as you don't have any other high consuming electric things on eg water heater or oven. Obviously you need to be connected to bollard, battery size is not material.
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I don't know if this is right but doesn't the flap on the caravan end of the cable also help to hold the cable into the plug on English caravans and you need to lift the flap to disconnect.
If you have trouble pushing the plug all the way into the socket you need to ensure that the flap isn't getting in the way.
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The flap is there for a reason (A) if it is ever left plugged in to the EHU and not to the caravan/MH (God forbid ) the socket pins are covered (B) When plugged in it clips into place and stops the cable from being accidently pulled out. as for the charging of the mobility scooter should not be a problem
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Just tie those kangaroos down and you’ll be fine😁
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