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Thanks Hutch, I'll look into that. (y)

Thanks Damian. Yes, I have my suspicions about that green light as I had also thought this was too simplistic. What sort of business can test a battery?

I've got a simple charger too. Except mine's got a fast charge/normal charge option, and I still don't know to this day the pros and cons of each!

I'll try and remember to disconnect the battery next time we return from holiday - thanks for reminding me. I agree there may be a drain due to those items you mention. I'll certainly be pursuing the solar panel option! I expect there is loads of advice in Practical Caravan on these? Is...

Thanks ProfJohnL, I was thinking about buying a spare pump so I'll definitely do that and see if it's a pump issue. If it isn't, I'll try adjusting the pressure switch again. Although that seems to be a bit hit and miss when I ask my wife - who's operating the taps - what the flow is like and...

I mean the drain valve is down/off!

Thanks ProfJohnL. In answer to your points: 1. This could be the reason because although the battery is relatively new, it lost a lot of amps in the four weeks between Easter and May Day B/H - from 14.4 down to single digits. But doesn't being on EHU negate the battery issue? I've no idea...

I have a similar problem to the OP but in my case the Truma pump doesn't switch off when the tap is turned off. So it's on all the time the main pump switch is on (by the door, in our Adria). So we have to turn this main pump switch on every time we want to use a tap, or the shower, which is a...

Update after the Bank Hol weekend: Yes, the heater was ok so the electric element must have had an overheating cut-off. I am much relieved and have now ensured I have a de-camp checklist where switching the boiler off comes before draining the van! For anyone who's interested, the spec of the...

Thanks Buckman, but the van's in storage so can't test it on electric. We'll just have to use gas if element has gone. :)

Yes, thanks both, but I'd rather use electric as I've already paid for it. But I have got two gas bottles so we should be ok if the element has gone.

Thanks Beehpee, I'll look for a reset button.

Thanks Hutch, glad your element wasn't damaged and hope mine isn't too. I didn't know there's a red button on the heater - I'll have to re-read the Truma user manual Parksy sent me!

Thanks Raywood, I'm pleased to know I may not be alone in forgetting to switch the heater off. Yes, we shall see what happens when we take Dora to St Davids for May Day weekend!

Thanks otherclive, I'll try and remember the shower. That will have to be first as it's furthest from the pump.