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via mobile 11/5/2022 at 5:15pm
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Recently bought a 2007 abbey vogue fitted with a carver euro mover think it's the mk1 version from what I can tell. I'm just wanting to clarify if there should be a isolation switch fitted in the caravan battery box coz where it normal wud be located the is just a blank cap any help well appreciated and thanks again


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If you trace the positive cable from the control box back to the battery there should be an isolation switch. If not they are easy enough to fit if you was to buy one. Personally I would fit one.


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via mobile 11/5/2022 at 9:23pm
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My friend had a 2006 Abbey with the same mover that was fitted by the dealer when he bought it new and it had no isolating switch. As his battery kept running down the only thing I could find was the mover drawing a low current when in standby not in use. I fitted an isolator for him and the battery going flat was cured.

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Thanks for your help


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Certainly not unknown for isolation switch not to be fitted, but a false economy IMHO (they only cost around £10), the control unit has constant power draw of up to 15mA, which whilst not huge, will unnecessarily deplete the battery over time. Leaving any electrical device permanently (but unnecessarily) connected to a power source also, at least theoretically, risks an electrical fire. There is no need/advantage to the unit being constantly connected.

It's common practice to fit the isolation switch in such a way that when the key is inserted, the EHU plug cannot be fitted at the same time (and vice versa), this is to ensure 1) that the higher voltage of a battery charger doesn't harm the MM control unit, and 2) you don't accidentally move van and drag the EHU cable, causing damage.

The switch should be capable of handling peak MM current, which Truma/Carver state as 120 Amps. At those kinds of currents, ensure all electrical terminations are well made or they will burn out under load. Ideally rear of switch terminals should be insulated/protected from any unintended/accidental electrical contact, as it's a un-fused supply direct from battery with potential to cause damage/fire.

User manual here if you need it: https://arelectronics.co.uk/PDF/Truma-Carver-Motor-Mover-AR2-1.pdf


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my powetouch mover would not work without an isolator switch..

it de-powers if left on unused after about a couple of minutes..

it needs switching off and back on again to get it working once its de-powered..

the switch can go anywhere it dosnt have to be in the battery box.. often there isnt room..

trog



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