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11/3/2014 at 5:13pm
Location: SHEFFIELD Outfit: Coachman laser RangeRover Sport4.4
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Hi Folks,
Will be first outing in our new van this w/end. Popping over to filey brigg, Friday till tue's.
Anyhow just been up to try out the motor mover, which was alreadt fitted when we bought the van. Albeit, yes the battery is flat!! Had a brainwave!! connect the honda genny eu20, use that to move it. (NO JOY). Why.
Genny working fine, power on the van showing 11/11.5v when genny running, should this move the van, or has power GOT to come directly from the battery.
Please excuse my ignorance here, never used a mover, also prety much novoces to the world of vanning.
Any and all advice taken onboard.
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11/3/2014 at 5:16pm
Location: SHEFFIELD Outfit: Coachman laser RangeRover Sport4.4
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Forgot to mention folks,
Have now disconected the battery and put on ctek 25 for charge. Would still like to know if genny should move tho!
Its a 2009 coachman laser,
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11/3/2014 at 5:17pm
Location: watford Outfit: vectra c1.9cdti estate abbey vogue 1
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still not enough power in to use mm,need at least 13-13.5v showing.
have you a 110 batterrie fitted as anything lower will soon discharge .
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11/3/2014 at 5:41pm
Location: SHEFFIELD Outfit: Coachman laser RangeRover Sport4.4
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Yes 110 battery will 12v battery charge as high as 13-13.5??
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11/3/2014 at 5:47pm
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You need the amperage not just the volts. 11.5 volts showing? Hasnt got a chance of moving the van.When your battery is fully charged give it ago then. Just a quick one, is the switch turn on for the mover,The genney isnt enough to run your mover,It wont be pumping out over 80amps i dont think.------------- Roughing it in style at Calloose caravan and camping holiday park nr St Ives.(seasonal pitch)
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11/3/2014 at 6:22pm
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11.5 is totally flat needs to be fully charged to use a motor mover,is there something left on in the van to drain the battery,if not you may require a need a knew one------------- men don't need or read instructions
11/3/2014 at 8:03pm
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The issue is not the voltage, but the current. The startup current will be as high as 100amps for a fraction of a second, falling to 15-20amps once the motor mover is working. You will need a large generator to supply a minimum load of at least 20 amps, and even then the startup current will probably trip the generator's fuse first.
11/3/2014 at 8:24pm
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Took battery off van, leaving on ctek 25 charger for 24 hours..
Will report findings.
11/3/2014 at 9:06pm
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C -tek is an excellent smart charger, remember if you check battery straight after charging you will get a high reading..let is sit for a short while to get an accurate reading.------------- It is a wise man who has something to say.
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11/3/2014 at 9:15pm
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If you use a motor mover while connected to 230v it can draw such a hefty current through the charger that it can cause damage. Many motor movers are fitted with the switch behind the power input socket to prevent them being used while hooked up. ------------- We camped for years. In 2019 we bought an Elddis Avante 454. We like it as it is short (6.9m) and fits in our driveway and has a fixed bed.
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11/3/2014 at 9:27pm
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I had read something that leads me to believe that motor mover electronics are at risk from the high voltages that can occur whilst the battery is on charge, eg when van is on EHU.
My recollection was that it was a Powrtouch mover?
11/3/2014 at 10:21pm
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11.5 volts is not enough. A fully charged 12v battery will actuallt be about 12.8 volts. 12 volts is almost dead.
Your generator will be putting out approx 8 amps? The movers will be trying to pull upwards of 30 amps.
You need a decent battery for the movers.
12/3/2014 at 9:02am
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I'm about to get one of these, seems good price if you do need a new one.
12/3/2014 at 12:44pm
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You should USE NOT a motor mover while you are running a generator as it will kill the mover and it will cost £ 200 to put right
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