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Quote: Originally posted by tracy7 on 16/9/2011

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Sorry gang its me again with what might seem like another silly question.1st time caravaner-just got 1989 Swift Challenger.Plugged in mains between house and caravan inlet,but only couple of spotlights in van will come on.Original ceiling lights,fridge,radio,carver control box etc not working.Have not got a leisure battery yet,will that make a difference.Also do they do a Caravanning For Idiots book-think I am in dire need of one.Good job I am not planning any trips till next year,its all very confusing compared to my tent!
Hi
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Mine worked without a battery, It could be as said earlier a tripped switch, check this . Also there could be a metal unit next to the electric box it has vents in it to keep it cool this will be the charger for the battery you should see two wires which go into the battery box  mine has a switch which lights up when its tuned on( if mine is set to off the 12v does not come on), Also on this unit there is a fuse mine has blown once when I had a fault with the electric toilet see if you have one and check it .also in the van there will be a controll panel somewhere each is different but again mine has a option to switch between car or caravan for power options if this is set to the wrong one it stops things working as well.

Under the seat where my electric box is there is 2 banks of fuses like the one on the battery charger unit(they are like the ones you get in your car the spade type) they may be in a different place in your search around see what you find take off panels which are screwed on there might be some hidden fuses as I found in mine.