Adding a control panel
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Something like this?
CRISTALL MOOREA 530 BB 4 berth end lounge For Sale in Rhyl - J & J Caravans and Motorhomes
CRISTALL MOOREA 530 BB 4 berth end lounge, Tourer, White For Sale In Rhyl
www.jjcaravans.co.uk
It’s not a make I have come across before, but will have a set of controls somewhere. Looks up high and down low near the door.
Also, check in the cupboards. There are pictures on line of what might be a control panel in one of the “roller shutter” cupboards up high. Near a TV point.
First question, have you tried asking the previous owner/dealer it was ourchased from?
Second question does this caravan have a leisure battery anywhere? (It will look like a cars starter battery. It could be in an external locker or under the floor)
Third question does anything (such as lights, water pump or radio) work if the caravan is not connected to EHU
Like I said earlier there will only be a control panel if this caravan has a 12 volt as well as 230 volt circuits. I am beginning to suspect that it only has 230 volts and that is why there is no control panel. The lack of an awning light over the habitation door points to there not being a 12 v system.
Second question does this caravan have a leisure battery anywhere? (It will look like a cars starter battery. It could be in an external locker or under the floor)
Third question does anything (such as lights, water pump or radio) work if the caravan is not connected to EHU
Like I said earlier there will only be a control panel if this caravan has a 12 volt as well as 230 volt circuits. I am beginning to suspect that it only has 230 volts and that is why there is no control panel. The lack of an awning light over the habitation door points to there not being a 12 v system.
The pictures you have shown us of your caravan only shows an ABB DS951-A protection device. This is a Ground Fault detector for the mains 230V ac supply and suggests the caravan is not built/converted to a full UK standard.
Many continental caravans do not have an onboard battery system, and rely just on the mains power, in which case the Sargent switch panel you has suggested you want would not be suitable as it is designed for 12V systems only and not mains power.
It is possible to put in a 12V system, but the Mains wiring should also be brought into line with UK standards, and the fact you have had to ask does suggest you don't fully understand the wiring in your caravan. I suggest you contact an Approved Workshop Scheme engineer to view the caravan and advise with the benefit of being able to view the situation first hand.
Remember that even 12Vdc electrical fitting if done incorrectly is still dangerous.
Many continental caravans do not have an onboard battery system, and rely just on the mains power, in which case the Sargent switch panel you has suggested you want would not be suitable as it is designed for 12V systems only and not mains power.
It is possible to put in a 12V system, but the Mains wiring should also be brought into line with UK standards, and the fact you have had to ask does suggest you don't fully understand the wiring in your caravan. I suggest you contact an Approved Workshop Scheme engineer to view the caravan and advise with the benefit of being able to view the situation first hand.
Remember that even 12Vdc electrical fitting if done incorrectly is still dangerous.
Sorry for any confusion as new to caravaning
Attached is the part of the manual for electrics
I have a battery under the bed with a transformer next to it
The caravan was bought second hand a Crystal moora 530 with a fixed bed 2005 I think they were from Belgium but sold in this country but no longer sold it has the usually kit cooker heating via a Truma unit AC unit alarm fridge
The unit can run off the battery under the bed as well as electric cable
Attached is the part of the manual for electrics
I have a battery under the bed with a transformer next to it
The caravan was bought second hand a Crystal moora 530 with a fixed bed 2005 I think they were from Belgium but sold in this country but no longer sold it has the usually kit cooker heating via a Truma unit AC unit alarm fridge
The unit can run off the battery under the bed as well as electric cable
With the new information, it does seem the Sargent switch panel could be fitted, but the exact details does require a proper survey of the caravan to plan the best and safe solution.
I'm still of the opinion your quest will best satisfied with an AWS technician who will know how to ensure all the necessary wiring is safe to use, and if it does go wrong you do have warranty for any work done.
I'm still of the opinion your quest will best satisfied with an AWS technician who will know how to ensure all the necessary wiring is safe to use, and if it does go wrong you do have warranty for any work done.
Well it would appear that the manufacturer deemed a 12v control panel unecessary, which does seem odd but that's the situation you have. So why do you feel its necessary to have one?
According to the manual image, there's no provision for a 12v leisure battery, just 12v from a mains transformer with EHU and using the car battery when off-EHU.
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