Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: 12s electrics Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmilliemop
25/8/2015 at 5:20pm
 Location: lancashire
 Outfit: elddis firestorm 505----VW Passat tdi View milliemop's Profile View Profile   Reply to milliemop Reply   Quote milliemop Quote  
Joined: 19/12/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   218
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
checking my 12s system with a test socket ,all was fine, but i noticed that my permanent live light was on with the engine stopped, i started the engine and the light went out fridge and earths fine--not sure if this is correct----my van is a 2000 lunar

rob

-------------
Rob


Personnavver
25/8/2015 at 8:12pm
 Location: West country
 Outfit: Mondeo View navver's Profile View Profile   Reply to navver Reply   Quote navver Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4663
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If you mean Pin 4, I think this is correct. It should run the caravan lighting, pump etc when the engine is not running but not when it is running.

If you leave the 12S plug in the car socket, it will run on the car battery and not the caravan battery.


Personmilliemop
27/8/2015 at 8:25pm
 Location: lancashire
 Outfit: elddis firestorm 505----VW Passat tdi View milliemop's Profile View Profile   Reply to milliemop Reply   Quote milliemop Quote  
Joined: 19/12/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   218
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
ok so when the car's engine is running how does it charge the caravan battery, if the green wire is live feed and red wire is fridge plus black and white earths there is no other wire to carry the current to the battery???

-------------
Rob


Persontango55
27/8/2015 at 11:38pm
 Location: Lichfield
 Outfit: Coachman Amara 450 View tango55's Profile View Profile   Reply to tango55 Reply   Quote tango55 Quote  
Joined: 15/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9587
Site Reviews Total: 23
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 3  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 4  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 11
Site Nights 2021: 3
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 24
Site Nights 2018: 0
Do you have the twin 12N & 12S sockets fitted or a single 13 pin socket with the 12S circuit incorporated?


Personnavver
29/8/2015 at 9:49pm
 Location: West country
 Outfit: Mondeo View navver's Profile View Profile   Reply to navver Reply   Quote navver Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4663
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Pin 4 is inside lights etc and battery charging. There should be a habitation relay in the caravan which senses if the engine is running. If it is battery charges, if not lights work.

Pin 6 is fridge which only works when the engine is running an that is sensed by a relay in the car.


Advertisement



Personmilliemop
30/8/2015 at 11:24pm
 Location: lancashire
 Outfit: elddis firestorm 505----VW Passat tdi View milliemop's Profile View Profile   Reply to milliemop Reply   Quote milliemop Quote  
Joined: 19/12/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   218
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Twin 12s and 12n


-------------
Rob


PersonMotobiman
31/8/2015 at 6:27am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Motobiman's Profile View Profile   Reply to Motobiman Reply   Quote Motobiman Quote  
Joined: 26/1/2015

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   670
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by milliemop on 27/8/2015ok so when the car's engine is running how does it charge the caravan battery, if the green wire is live feed and red wire is fridge plus black and white earths there is no other wire to carry the current to the battery???


The caravan relay does it, there is no battery connected when the test circuit is plugged In so there is no relay to close and charge the battery.


Personmilliemop
01/9/2015 at 8:24am
 Location: lancashire
 Outfit: elddis firestorm 505----VW Passat tdi View milliemop's Profile View Profile   Reply to milliemop Reply   Quote milliemop Quote  
Joined: 19/12/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   218
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
got it

many thanks

-------------
Rob



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

9250 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder