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Personthescolar
04/4/2011 at 8:14pm
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hi every one, need some advise
is there a way to have 240v from a campsite in and have a unit that i can switch a switch from 12v lesure batt to 240v?
and have the 240 keep the batt topped up?
i want to run lights and fridge on 12v and sockets on 240 for kettle ect
dont know any of the names these electrical units are called except a consumer unit
also where is the best place to put the leasure batt because of any discharge of stuff?
new to electric i have a tardis and only 12v wiring but looks well old so want to re do the whole lot including 240v hookup capability

thanks



PersonSterling 1999
04/4/2011 at 8:40pm
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Hi you could use something like this    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-10-AMP-TRANSFORMER-BATTERY-CHARGER-/160566692263?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item25628549a7  or this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PURPLELINE-CARAVAN-PORTABLE-TRANSFORMER-240-12V-72W-/160560150398?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item256221777e or this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Build-your-own-zig-caravan-power-transformer-15-/150575621099?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item230f01a3eb if you are capable of doing it yourself.

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Persondad1uk
06/4/2011 at 7:43am
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You need a Zig Unit or similar. Possible to buy new but they do come available second hand on Ebay, or if you have a local caravan breaker nearby then they should be able to help.

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Personridge walker
06/4/2011 at 8:37am
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Hi the simple answer is what we do with our pulman. Use a standard battery charger. Our battery is under the seat in a box we made. Theres enough room for the charger  We have wired in a socket so everything is enclosed.  When on a site with 240v, connect the charger. You can still use the 12v lights while the battery is charging



PersonStixJimbo
06/4/2011 at 8:39am
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Quote: Originally posted by ridge walker on 06/4/2011

Hi the simple answer is what we do with our pulman. Use a standard battery charger. Our battery is under the seat in a box we made. Theres enough room for the charger  We have wired in a socket so everything is enclosed.  When on a site with 240v, connect the charger. You can still use the 12v lights while the battery is charging




That is exactly how it is wired in my Fiesta, simples!! ;-)

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Personcamcroft
06/4/2011 at 8:43am
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Quote: Originally posted by StixJimbo on 06/4/2011
Quote: Originally posted by ridge walker on 06/4/2011

Hi the simple answer is what we do with our pulman. Use a standard battery charger. Our battery is under the seat in a box we made. Theres enough room for the charger  We have wired in a socket so everything is enclosed.  When on a site with 240v, connect the charger. You can still use the 12v lights while the battery is charging




That is exactly how it is wired in my Fiesta, simples!!  ;-)


Steve McV
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THIS is what the Dandy has in it.  It will do what you want, but I personally don't leave it on all the time as I have heard tales of them overheating - they do get quite hot in use.  For this reason I run the fridge off 240V or gas rather than 12V.  The battery needs to go into a compartment with high level ventilation to outside in order to allow Hydrogen gas to escape, & a drain hole to allow spilled water/acid to flow out.  It needs to be securely held in place to prevent movement - specifically falling over when braking etc.   Battery boxes are available like THIS but they still need ventilation.  You could use one of these & simply put it under the camper when pitched.  New campers have them in a locker accessable via a door in the side - like most caravans.  Mine has the battery in an external box on the A frame along with the gas bottles.  This isn't permitted these days beacause of the (very small) risk of a spark from the battery igniting gas leaking from the cylinders.  I am happy enough with that setup.

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Personwongers
06/4/2011 at 9:55am
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just a note on the fridge(not sure if said already)i belive i'm right in saying you can not run the fridge on 12v unless connected to the car.stand to be corrected but mine won't.



Post last edited on 06/04/2011 10:07:08

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PersonPaulDG
06/4/2011 at 10:58am
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Quote: Originally posted by wongers on 06/4/2011

just a note on the fridge(not sure if said already)i belive i'm right in saying you can not run the fridge on 12v unless connected to the car.stand to be corrected but mine won't.


It'll depend on the wiring but reality is a fridge will completely flatten a battery in hours.

Power demands for heating and cooling are far greater than most people realise - fridges and heating devices need to run either from the mains or from gas.

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Personthescolar
14/4/2011 at 1:29pm
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thanks for all the tips and help will be sorting it soon and ill post  an update on the progress



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