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Posted: 21.10.2017  ·  #1
So I plugged in my ehu lead and all elec are working fine apart from the leisure battery not charging . It appears that if I start the engine my leisure battery is charging up.
Any information greatly appreciated


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Posted: 21.10.2017  ·  #2
Hi
I would check the fuses if the engine changes it would seem there may be a fuse gone on your electro block.I am no auto electrician but I would check the manual for the appropriate fuse.


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Posted: 21.10.2017  ·  #4
Im far from an expert... I once forgot to switch the inverter back, so it was plugged in and nothing was happening! Presume that's not it... But just in case!


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Posted: 21.10.2017  ·  #5
Some onboard chargers actually have a on/off switch which can get knocked and others also have a fuse in the case of the charger so it may be time to have a look at the manual to find out where the charger is located. Hope it is as simple as that.
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Posted: 21.10.2017  ·  #6
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So I plugged in my ehu lead and all elec are working fine apart from the leisure battery not charging . It appears that if I start the engine my leisure battery is charging up.
Any information greatly appreciated



Give us some info on what model your motorhome is and if there is a charging system panel in your van.


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So I plugged in my ehu lead and all elec are working fine apart from the leisure battery not charging . It appears that if I start the engine my leisure battery is charging up.
Any information greatly appreciated



Give us some info on what model your motorhome is and if there is a charging system panel in your van.


It's a ci riviera 181 garage 03 on a fiat ducato the control panel is over the camper door and the fuse box is beside the driver seat .I gone through the Manuel and no help there


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #8
When you say that everything is working, have you checked the 230 volt system? i.e. Is the fridge working on 230 volt, and are all the sockets working?
It is possible that a circuit breaker has tripped in your 230 volt distribution unit. This is usually mounted close to where the 230 volt supply enters the motorhome and will probably contain 3 switches (circuit breakers). Check to see if all switches/circuit breakers are in the ON position (up for on).


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #9
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When you say that everything is working, have you checked the 230 volt system? i.e. Is the fridge working on 230 volt, and are all the sockets working?
It is possible that a circuit breaker has tripped in your 230 volt distribution unit. This is usually mounted close to where the 230 volt supply enters the motorhome and will probably contain 3 switches (circuit breakers). Check to see if all switches/circuit breakers are in the ON position (up for on).

Yes everything is working sockets lights fridge . Iv done a check on fues I could find and the circuit breaker is up


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #10
You need to locate the Charger.
If you have a multimeter, check to see if you have a 240V supply to it and a 12V output.


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #11
You really do need to locate the charger to make sure you have one fitted.


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #13
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I do have a charger it was working fine up till now


Some of the chargers have a little reset button on the bottom,it may have deactivated.


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #14
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You really do need to locate the charger to make sure you have one fitted.


I do have a charger it was working fine up till now


can you show use a photo of it ,you can maybe be direct to how to check it out


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Posted: 22.10.2017  ·  #15
From what I can find out a lot of CI MHs have the charger under one of the seats (mostly drivers) and often have a inline fuse or as I previously commented a fuse in the charger case usually the main reason


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Posted: 23.10.2017  ·  #16
Yup, I have a charger right next to my leisure battery with a big inline fuse and independent power button.

That needs to be on and working for the battery to charge... take a tester there to see if you're getting power in and if you're getting 12v out. Problem is there for sure...


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Posted: 24.10.2017  ·  #18
It could possibly be a faulty split charger if there is one fitted..!


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Posted: 25.10.2017  ·  #19
Got the camper back today all fixed and ready for the weekend . The charging unit under the seat had blown so got a new one fitted for 230 all in not to bad but most important all working again
So thanks to every one for there replys


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