Mobile repair man needed

TyandMaggie
TyandMaggie Forum Participant Posts: 38
edited October 2021 in Caravans #1

Can anyone recommend a mobile repair man that will come on site and have a look at our van,

we’re staying in Bridlington caravan club site, 2 ladies and a child with little to no knowledge of caravan electrics, 

started the holiday  all good, and gradually got worse as the weeks gone on , started with intermittent  water pressure now got no water coming through at all , bought new truma water pump ( still nothing) now the voltage reader in the van is saying 0 volts, so we’re sat in the dark, Darn’t turn anything on, fridge still on and showing it’s working on electric, have turned water heater off 

x

 

 

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  • young thomas
    young thomas Forum Participant Posts: 11,356
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    edited October 2021 #2

    Hi, it sounds like the leisure battery isn't being charged and has gradually run down....

    I guess you are on EHU but perhaps the battery charger isn't turned on?

    I can't help with where it might be sited but hopefully someone there, a neighbour might be able to help...

    if there's someone around close to you, don't be afraid to knock on the door, it's only 9:26 and if it's off, it's only a second to turn it on.

    good luck, stay warm all...

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2021 #3

    If the approach described by BB fails, speak to the wardens in the morning. Not only may they be able to help but they might know of someone who can and you need to make them aware of your intention to bring a technician on site.

  • redface
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    edited October 2021 #4

    You are on a club site so why not ask the wardens if, from their vast experience, they can help?

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited October 2021 #5

    I think I said that. 🙄

  • commeyras
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    edited October 2021 #6

    I had similar symptoms to you this summer whilst on a site.  Turned out to be the battery charger was u/s.  Warden had contact for a mobile engineer who came later that day and fixed it (ie repalaced it!).

    Good luck.

  • MikeyA
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    edited October 2021 #7

    I thought you didn't actually need a battery to run the 12V systems if the 240v is working and the charger is switched on. Maybe this is not the case if the charger is not working ( or if inadvertently switched off).

  • ADP1963
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    edited October 2021 #8

    Hope you have the problem sorted now. Please do not be afraid to ask as, most of us are a friendly bunch and would be happy to help. Let us know if you have managed to get sorted.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2021 #9

    most 12 volt systems require a battery in the circuit

  • MikeyA
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    edited October 2021 #10

     Just remembered the following -

    When we were in France 5 years ago, our caravan battery went flat and we had it recharged at the local garage. It hardly lasted a day before it was flat again so I ditched the battery at the local garage and for the rest of the holiday just plugged in the EHU. Obviously the mover wouldn't work but the water pump and the 12v lights all worked without a battery in position.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2021 #11

    I did say MOST ... your car will probably will run without its battery once started, but it's not a good idea, the battery will even out any voltage variations of the alternator.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited October 2021 #12

    It does say in our Swift handbook that a battery must always be installed.

    The EHU just charges the battery when it falls below a certain voltage, but the battery alone powers all the 12V stuff.

    There was a similar thread a week or so ago but with a motorhome.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited October 2021 #13

    On our 24 year old car (that we got from our late father in law) the alternator packed up and gradually the battery discharged . We noticed the battery was being discharged (quite fast actually) and a warning light came on about charging and we thought we would be able to get home but gradually every single warning light came on, starting with power steering, then gearbox... and then the engine stopped.

    Mayday came and recharged the battery enough to get started and got to a garage the next day.  

  • MikeyA
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    edited October 2021 #14

    It was a 2009 Compass Corona and I do remember it specifically stated that a battery was recommended but not essential. I have just found the handbook online  and it gives the following information:

    Your caravan is fitted with a power supply/charger. This will charge the caravan battery when fitted and also power the 12V systems inyour caravan.

    Your caravan will be fitted with a BCA Leisurecharging and power distribution unit.If you wish to install a leisure battery please ensure that it is placed on the battery tray supplied with your caravan.

    It would seem that in more modern caravans it may be essential.

  • young thomas
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    edited October 2021 #15

    Hopefully the OP has had some success somewhere....

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