Recent content by Mark1962

Thanks, I was relying on my Mk 1 eye ball. Good advice👍

Just checked the water pump, not working! I think you are probably spot on re the inline fuse, little did I know! Perhaps the current ‘surge’ when I fitted the new battery blew it? I guess it won’t be in the battery compartment but probably in the under bed locker adjacent to it?

Thanks for this. The Motor Mover worked so I’m guessing the 12V system is functioning, albeit I haven’t tried the water pump yet. The 5A fuses for the lights look sound. Why would they fit an inline fuse in addition to the main fuse board? Is that usual?

Sorry, should have said I’ve connected the mains.

The saga continues! New battery fitted, all good. Apart from none of my internal lights work! Can’t see how this can be linked to the battery as the lights require mains power. Checked the fuses, all OK. All other electrical equipment working fine. Any suggestions?

To be completely honest, I may have left something on but can’t find out until I get the new battery. Don’t want to apply mains power until I’ve confirmed the new battery. That said it would be unlike me; been caravaning for 25+ years. Not that that prohibits overlooking something though!

Thanks. I am braced for a new battery! Hadn’t thought of the alarm. Bit daft setting it really when under a cover on a super secure site!

Thanks.

Hi all, I went to collect our Coachman VIP460 this morning and the motor mover wouldn’t engage. Bit of fault diagnosis and found the battery was flat. I have a solar panel on the roof which is supposed to trickle charge the battery. The winter cover has a clear panel directly above the solar...

Hi Andy, Thanks for the reply. As far as I am aware there are certain Aires that do allow caravans, but unsure of how to find out which do or do not. My French is appalling and I can’t find any info in English.

Hi folks, Can anyone recommend an Aire near Reims that takes caravans? Even better if they allow reservations! TIA. Mark

Associated theme: does anyone know of a convenient place to park for the night prior to using the Channel Tunnel? I live is S Wales so it’s a good 5 hrs for me to get there. If I could park up somewhere overnight it would make the journey much more palatable.

Welcome! I’ve asked quite a few questions on here, across a range of topics, and have always received great responses and advice. There’s always someone who knows what you need to know!

On a similar theme, can you park up overnight with a caravan at the autobahn services?

Hi, I’d take £300 but that’s my lowest, sorry. Mark