Hello,
How do I check (using a simple volt meter) whether anything is taking current from my battery when the van is no attached to an EHU?
I'm not technical and would be grateful for instruction on how to do this.
I have a 2009 Coachman VIP 545/4 which is kept at a secure storage without electrical hook-up.
It is fitted with a Phantom tracker.
I have installed a nearly new 100Ah Elecsol battery which is fed by a trickle charge from a 4.8v solar panel.
Previously, on this forum, people have been very kind in advising me how to check that the battery is in good condition and that it is being charged whilst on site and that the solar panel is providing a charge. I had been having problems with the battery draining very quickly and this has happened again - within 3 weeks of returning from holiday, the battery was completely flat. I have brought it home and fully charged it and intend to re-install it tomorrow (Friday 31 August). When I visit the van, I'd like to know whether it is possible to check what (if anything) is drawing current.
The van is always left with everything switched off, including the master switch. The radio front is detatched.
Phantom assure me that the tracker takes virtually no current.
Help !!
Thanks
How do I check (using a simple volt meter) whether anything is taking current from my battery when the van is no attached to an EHU?
I'm not technical and would be grateful for instruction on how to do this.
I have a 2009 Coachman VIP 545/4 which is kept at a secure storage without electrical hook-up.
It is fitted with a Phantom tracker.
I have installed a nearly new 100Ah Elecsol battery which is fed by a trickle charge from a 4.8v solar panel.
Previously, on this forum, people have been very kind in advising me how to check that the battery is in good condition and that it is being charged whilst on site and that the solar panel is providing a charge. I had been having problems with the battery draining very quickly and this has happened again - within 3 weeks of returning from holiday, the battery was completely flat. I have brought it home and fully charged it and intend to re-install it tomorrow (Friday 31 August). When I visit the van, I'd like to know whether it is possible to check what (if anything) is drawing current.
The van is always left with everything switched off, including the master switch. The radio front is detatched.
Phantom assure me that the tracker takes virtually no current.
Help !!
Thanks