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Hi Sara
I have a self build conversion.
I couldn’t live without the toilet, which is so great to have when you really need to go.
I wish the bed was a permanent bed at the back, rather then one I have to make out of the seats each evening.
I wish it was fully electric in the living area rather than the gas cooker and heater.
On the road the biggest problem is the van is big and hard to park, but this also gives good space in side.
If you will be in an area when you can fill regularly go for something mid sized, as you can keep it topped up, and it will keep the costs and weight down.
If you intend to be away from refilling stations for a long while go for the biggest tank you can to ensure you don’t run out.
Also if you are full-timing go for the biggest tank possible.
What DC voltage do you get from the battery at the fridge?
My fridge needs 12.6 or more to work. Anything less and it won’t run.
12.8 is fully charged.
Also is the wire thick enough? If it’s too thin it wont carry enough power.
What voltage do you get at the fridge when you turn it on? Does it drop a lot?I have a Waeco 50 and I was able to replace the thermostat with the fridge still installed.
The thermostat lives in the light/controls unit on the right hand side.With my fridge, it is held in place by screws from the inside of the fridge, through the fridge wall and into the cupboard. There are caps inside the fridge covering the screws.
So this battery is just for the sound system when parked up?
If so this is effectively a leisure battery, and yes you could use it for your living area.
Before you do this though I would just check the quality of the battery, how much charge it holds, and I assume it is charged from the engine battery via a split charge relay? Just check all looks in order.
If everything is OK you can attach your own fuse box to this and use it to power your living area.Hi Chris
Congrats on your new vehicle.
It is possible to get a swivel for double passenger seats for many vans.
You should be able to get a double seat easily and sell your single one as they are in demand.For this and the other bits you mentioned I would recommend finding someone local to you.
Either a conversion company or a specialist individual.
This will give ensure you can return to then to have anything tweaked after the work has been done, and means you have to travel less far to get it done.Try a Google search for your area to find someone.
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Sounds like a wiring problem that only causes a problem when on the battery. The alternator on your engine is powerful and probably hides a wiring problem.
What voltage do you get when the engine is running?
1t should be around 14.4 volts.Your charged leisure battery should be 12.8 volts.
What voltage do you get on the leisure battery when you turn on your USB panel? Does it drop when you switch on the panel?
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This seems like a good idea on the switch.
Most switches will handle the 12 and 240 volts.Here’s an example, you can see its rated for 12v and 240v
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/rocker-switches/1748347Just find the best switch the meets your needs with both ratings.
It sounds like this is a problem with the batteries, as everything else in your system seems unlikely to cause a problem.
Have you checked the battery voltage in the sunshine, as I have had a solar controller overcharge batteries before.
And also check the voltage when the engine is running.
Anything up to 14.4v is normal.It sounds like this is a problem with the batteries, as everything else in your system seems unlikely to cause a problem.
Have you checked the battery voltage in the sunshine, as I have had a solar controller overcharge batteries before.
And also check the voltage when the engine is running.
Anything up to 14.4v is normal.Is the ISO bracket properly connected at the back with the 2 arms?
If so would you be happy putting a box underneath the leg so it can sit on it?Hi
These are good fridges (I have one), but this is a common problem (I have had it).
When the light comes on are you able to check the voltage at the battery/fridge with a multimeter or does your vehicle have a battery level meter installed?
When the fridge is first turned on it uses more power. If you are running the engine (i.e. driving) there will be more power as the engine will provide lots more than the leisure battey.
Is the consumer unit for main 240v hookup?
If so it probably only does something once the hook uk cable is connected.
Is there a fuse box for the leisure battery?
You could put a multimeter on the battery and pull the fuses to see which one makes the voltage go up/down.
Not exact but a good start.
