240 volt

Bogtrotter72

Hello again

Having done a basic check of my electrics, and having read some of the postings already on here, I have discovered where my initial problem lies (I think - I will do a little more investigating tomorrow).
First - fitted into the back of my newly acquired treasure, is a normal 12 volt starter battery. As far as I can tell, it is just wired straight onto the van's battery. NO RELAY - so (as I have read), spare battery empty, turn motor over, van battery dumps (it is recharging as I write this - will disconnect the spare before I try starting the van again).

Next problem.
Are you ready guys?
There is no socket for plugging into campsite supply sources (240 volt) and it is something I would like to do.
BUT
How?
What do I need???
A battery charger? A relay? An inverter thingy?

You can tell that I am REALLY new at this, can't you?:D:D

*Kol*

You need something like this: http://www.charlescamping.ie/onlinestore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_85&products_id=371

Also a battery charger for while you are plugged in.

And maybe one of these?? http://www.charlescamping.ie/onlinestore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_84&products_id=368

I think you need to get your wallet out

stapeler

Yep, As Kol mentioned you need a Zig unit. Here's one from Ebay. You need to take a supply from the altenator which splits between main battery and leisure battery.
As reguards the electricity, you could pick up sockets/wiring and a small consumer unit from a hardware/electrical suppliers, might work out cheaper than the camping shops etc. EBay can be a good source for this stuff, I usually search under Caravan parts/caravan salvage etc.