WIRING PROBLEMS FOR SPRITE MUSKATEER

[RAY_5079970]

I AM NEW TO CARAVANING AND HAVE JUST BOUGHT A 1984 SPRITE MUSKATEER. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CONNECT UP TO MAINS SUPPLY BUT CANNOT GET LIGHTS OR FRIDGE TO RUN ON MAINS ELECTRICITY. I CAN RUN THE FRIDGE ON GAS,NO PROB BUT CANNOT GET AND LIGHTS TO TURN ON. I HAVE TESTED THE BULBS ARE ALL SEEMS FINE. CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE. mANY THANKS...RAY

 

[Wendy-Norfolk]

Have you checked that the fridge in your van is three way - mains, 12v and gas? It may be for a van of that age the fridge only runs on gas, and the lights may well be 12v.

 

[emmerson2]

Agree with Wendy.At that age your fridge is fairly certain to be gas only, and the lights 12volt. Nice to see someone else with an older van.Enjoy! Emmerson

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello Ray,

In 1984, most caravan lights we designed to run off the 12V dc supply, not mains (there are some exceptions but tended to be the Carlights & Castletons etc.

So obviously theres should be a battery on board, and perhaps a charging system.

The Mains supply should come in through some form of distribution box, and even in 1984, would be fitted with circuit breakers or fuses rather like a smaller version of the domestic fuse box. These should be checked.

As emmerson points out, the fridge may not include a 230V system, or even at 20 years old it may of course be faulty.

I do not wish to offend, but as you have posted this question on this forum, it suggest to me that you may not have the knowledge to resolve your difficulty. As 230V ac is dangerous if incorrectly used, my advice would be to seek the help of a competent electrician to diagnose and effect repairs.