hi all im new and need help.i have an avondale godiva 556-6 .my x70 charging unit packed up recently i replaced it with an amperor mv3/180c 3 stage charging unit..during witsun i took the van away for 10 days ..onthe second day the stereo lost power then the water pump then all interior lights except for awning and front interior 240/12v light.i disconnected the battery and the charging unit still power only awning and front interior light.i checked all fuses and breakers.my father inlaw suggested swapping batteries ..my battery had a green indicator but only 2-3v when connected to fatherinlaws van..when we connected his battery to mine all lights came on water pump came on and all other 12 v lights came on ???? any suggestions or pointers as to why charger only powered 2 lights and no appliances????? thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I dont know to much about the power supplied by the units, but i know the zig units only trickle charged battery, which would not have enough power to power most systems on the caravan. sounds as if battery is gone, try charging you battery away from the van, once charged messure the volts at the battery then test it again after 24hrs there shouldnt be much change if any, if there is its knackard.
Hiya mark , you would be best testing if the charger is working . If you can get a tester just place the leads on the caravan batery terminals and take the reading, go inside and switch the charger on and if its working you will se the difference. also as mike says its just aswell to check you battery is in good condition, make sure the cells are coverd, if you need to top up with ironised water not water from the tap. Another point is is the battery a leisure battery and not just a car battery, it does make a difference. if you pump starts to come on on its own intermitently its a good sighn that you battery is low .good luck its probably somthing simple.. Regards Dan
battery indicator says green (charged)but when put on my fatherinlaws van his volt meter says it only had 2-3v in it so could be faulty, its brand new .....will try thanxxx keep em comin please all help appreciated