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 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: motor mover in hobby?? Post Reply Post New Topic
Persondavid&anne
19/7/2007 at 11:49pm
 Location: northumberland
 Outfit: Bailey pageant bordeaux & Xtrail View david&anne's Profile View Profile   Reply to david&anne Reply   Quote david&anne Quote  
Joined: 14/5/2006

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   136
Site Reviews Total: 0
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
Hi has anyone fitted or had fitted a motor mover in a german van? I dont think my van has a 12v battery but when i plug it in to the mains the 12v lights and the toilet flush work,i think my van must have some sort of 12v transformer .Can anyone help .Cheers David

-------------
dad,anne,dan,jen


Personbrianconwy
20/7/2007 at 8:02am
 Location: north wales
 Outfit: Sprite Quattro FB View brianconwy's Profile View Profile   Reply to brianconwy Reply   Quote brianconwy Quote  
Joined: 25/9/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4286
Site Reviews Total: 11
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
Abattery compartment can always be fitted.  But it might be an expensive undertaking. especially if a new charger unit is needed.  I am sure someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly.


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Persongemma1675
20/7/2007 at 8:15am
 Location: Swindon Wilts
 Outfit: Bailey Orion View gemma1675's Profile View Profile   Reply to gemma1675 Reply   Quote gemma1675 Quote  
Joined: 25/8/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   500
Site Reviews Total: 46
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
Hi, we were considering an Eriba caravan and I asked the dealer at Lechlade if a motor mover could be fitted, and they said yes they could fit a Reich one.  I know Eriba's don't have a 12v system as standard, but I didn't ask for the technical details of how they would do it I am afraid.


PersonThe 2 Tops
20/7/2007 at 9:02am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift Challenger Sport 524 VW Carave View The 2 Tops's Profile View Profile   Reply to The 2 Tops Reply   Quote The 2 Tops Quote  
Joined: 01/8/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4789
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

What do you do if you take your Hobby to a site without EHU?  Or isn't it an option?

A 12 volt system without a 12 volt battery seems very strange.

Bertie.



-------------
The 2 Tops


Personmichael
20/7/2007 at 10:35am
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold View michael's Profile View Profile   Reply to michael Reply   Quote michael Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   23517
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

A 12 volt system without a 12 volt battery seems very strange.

Bertie.

true some caravans do not have a battery and rely completely on the EHU.



-------------
the only silly question is the one you do not ask.


Advertisement



Personjohn&lynn
20/7/2007 at 11:57am
 Location:  south yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey phoenix View john&lynn's Profile View Profile   Reply to john&lynn Reply   Quote john&lynn Quote  
Joined: 15/4/2002

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   804
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
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: 13
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi i am almost sure but not 100% , than when you purchase new from uk official dealer they have what is called a diamond pack fitted ,that has the battery and charger sytem and 12V sockets all factory fitted , you dont get these on the imports , still doing my homework as i am considering a Troll 550.

-------------
John


Personmark52
20/7/2007 at 5:30pm
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Benimar Mileo 201 View mark52's Profile View Profile   Reply to mark52 Reply   Quote mark52 Quote  
Joined: 10/8/2005

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   66
Site Reviews Total: 0
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
I have a Hobby excelsior 2006 & had the battery fitted when purchased from germany, we then had a Powertouch motor fitted over here, couldn't live without it, as these are very heavy vans to manover by hand. 


Personmillie54
20/7/2007 at 5:39pm
 Location: Bishop Auckland
 Outfit: Hyundai Tucson and Dethleff's Camper View millie54's Profile View Profile   Reply to millie54 Reply   Quote millie54 Quote  
Joined: 25/7/2005

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   92
Site Reviews Total: 0
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
We have a Dethleffs van which was built for the British market, so it does have a battery compartment. We have a Reich mover fitted.  Presumably if there is no battery compartment, there will be a transformer to operate 12v lights etc, but this will only work when you are hooked up to the mains.

-------------


Personmendip
02/1/2009 at 7:15pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Hobby Prestige View mendip's Profile View Profile   Reply to mendip Reply   Quote mendip Quote  
Joined: 27/4/2004

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 0
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
I have a Hobby and was surprised not to find a 12v battery. It took me 30mins to search every nook and cranny only to find that if I looked in the handbook, it states that the transformer does everything....

So why have a battery when 'power hungry' vans need mains hookup? This is the problem. Vans are becoming more power hungry so 1 battery will never be enough so here comes the mains connection. I had solar fitted to my last van so the charger was never on, and it would have been sufficient to keep the van topped up. But we still used the mains where supplied!!
This van need a motor mover fitted so a battery was installed and charger. I'm going to get solar fitted again as it's kinder to the battery as well.


Person2bees
03/1/2009 at 1:44pm
 Location: Lincolnshire
 Outfit: Hobby 495Ufe Prestige View 2bees's Profile View Profile   Reply to 2bees Reply   Quote 2bees Quote  
Joined: 24/1/2006

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   6
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 2  
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: 24
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Like Mark52 we had a battery fitted when we bought our Hobby in Belgium & then addded a Powetouch mover over here.

German spec vans do not have batteries - the assumption is that you will always be on a site with EHU so it isn't needed (they find the concept of getting togeher in a field with no faciites very strange!!)



-------------
Brian & Bridget
Hobby 495Ufe
Volvo XC70 D5 Geartronic


Advertisement



Personbicknell123
17/8/2009 at 7:39pm
 Location: cornwall
 Outfit: bailey orion 400 2 View bicknell123's Profile View Profile   Reply to bicknell123 Reply   Quote bicknell123 Quote  
Joined: 23/4/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   1
Site Reviews Total: 0
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 gemma1675 on 20/7/2007
Hi, we were considering an Eriba caravan and I asked the dealer at Lechlade if a motor mover could be fitted, and they said yes they could fit a Reich one.  I know Eriba's don't have a 12v system as standard, but I didn't ask for the technical details of how they would do it I am afraid.


PersonLegsDownKettleOn
17/8/2009 at 8:03pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View LegsDownKettleOn's Profile View Profile   Reply to LegsDownKettleOn Reply   Quote LegsDownKettleOn Quote  
Joined: 17/10/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2782
Site Reviews Total: 2
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
That puts me right off German vans



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 - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

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


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

10903 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