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Subject Topic: 12v problem parkfoot
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PersonWoolster76
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Greetings all big problem I have were at parkfoot campsite at moment at plot246 we cant get 12 volt working whatsoever on our caravan . Ie water aerial etc can anyone help we have checked everything like blade fuses even bought a new battery just incase it was overcharged but it wasnt after a multimeter check .But one thing I noticed when I put positive terminal on battery the lights flickered quite dim .


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your van will have a main distribution panel somewhere.. a place where the 12 volt supply goes before going through switches to other parts of the 12 volt system.. i think you have a bad connection where the 12 supply enter the distribution panel..

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Personmarg6
31/3/2023 at 11:38pm
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when did the battery get charged up last? even buying a new battery doesnt mean that it is ready for the job, try taking it to a garage and ask them to check


PersonGeorge-Mildred
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If you're not fixed, try a mobile engineer - https://www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk/?s=cumbria&category=&location=&a=true 3 here cover cumbria, or ask Reception, they should know someone I would think.


PersonBig Roy
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check the 20A fuse coming from the battery, it will be separate from the other fuses near the battery box usually in a yellow clip


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You sorted now, Woolster76?

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Quote: Originally posted by Fiona W on 02/4/2023
You sorted now, Woolster76?


They've just said struggling with 12v. Are they on hook up as well?? I struggled - especially the lights dimming thing. Which 'lights dimmed' when the positive terminal was used?


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Did you solve the problem? it would be interesting for forum users to know the outcome for future reference



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