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i am picking up our Avondale Perle Argos Classic next week just as soon as i get the towbar fitted. my question is what is the difference between getting one with single electrics or one with twin electrics and also is i get one with single electrics can i get the second set of electrics added at a later date if needed?

sorry if i sound like a pillock but i havent got a clue and this place is the only way to get answers.....cheers all

Hiya,

Single electrics (black socket normally) work the road lights on the caravan, trailer or lighting board (if you are carrying bikes).

The second socket (white or grey) and a split charge relay take a live feed into the caravan, enabling you to power the van and also charge the fridge/battery etc.

If you have a modern car (with certain types of wiring systems or a warning mechanism when a bulb goes) then you may need an electric system which incorporates by-pass relays - more expensive but necessary.

If you go for single electrics you can easily 'upgrade' to double at a later date. Still confused? Ring one of the towbar suppliers like Towsure/Witter etc. and ask them to talk you through it all!

CS

I would always go for the double when you have a towbar fitted, my car only has a single socket (fitted by a previous owner) and I have found it is a lot more expensive to add the second socket at a later date than it would be to pay the extra and have it all done at the same time.

I need the second socket so that the leisure battery charges en route, otherwise after a weekend away without EHU there may not be enough juice left in the battery to run the motor mover so I can get the van back in the drive.

It will be handy having the fridge keeping cold as well.