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Hi phil was wondering if yr royale was same as mine, its a 1994 vw t4, was looking for a number of the 5pin charging rly thanks onion.It may depend on if you have the charger on or not and if you have a split charge system. So sooner than take a risk I always switch off or disconnect EHU before starting the engine.
Phil.
Hi folks,
Is running the vehicle engine to keep the engine slack whilst connected to EHU bad for the batteries / charging system?
Advice appreciated
Cheers
John
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I'm not to sure what you mean by " to keep the engine slack" but I think there is a real chance of drawing currant from the domestic circuit when you start the engine. Probably best to disconnect the mains, start the engine and the reconnect the mains again.
But bear this in mind. It is not good practice to to run a diesel engine with no load for long periods of time, it tends to build up carbon in the head and pistons as the running temp is not high enough to complete the complete burning of the fuel. Its much better to take the van for a run if its the battery's you want to charge. or if its more heat you need that use the mains to run an electical heater.
Doug...
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I have had my EHU connected to our supply at home all day today. Is this ok and how long does it take to rully recharge the MH? Our last MH was a Hymer and the controls were much easier than on this panel. We have a commodore buccaneer which I think is similar to a compass drifter among others. Also, I believe we should be changing the water filter and that this is on top of, or close to, the water tank. Is this an easy job, are the filters easily available and how much is one likely to cost. I'm sure I'll get the hang of this in the end. We are off to the NEC in February so will be able to pick up some tips there. Thank you in advance.
Hi
I hadn't really thought about this before so will ad a few questions for you.
If i start my engine it turns off all the 12v in the back of the motorhome so does this mean it switches off the 12v even if i just turn ignition on 12v goes off.
How do i find my charger i have a peugeot 2.2hdi on a 2006 elddis autoquest 130 i have never thought of it and just assumed it would switch on and off when needed.
Thanks
Gerry
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Hi Pappa
Yes it goes off as soon as you turn key and stays off when engine is running as for the charger while not looking for it i have had the van totally empty to clean it out and never noticed a charger unless its under the hood
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Cheers i'll have a look never thought of there as thats where my fire is but my mains switch is in wardrobe.
Gerry
Crikey - this all sounds very technical but I won't be deterred. Have had a good look in MH today and feel as if I am moving towards our first trip in this one. Have looked everywhere but can't find the alarm but when I climbed out of the passenger door the damned thing went off. Husband pressed key and stopped racket but still can't find out where the key to the alarm goes. Very strange. Next step is to set aside an afternoon and switch the gas on so that we can test the heater and cooker. Husband says not to say this because you will think we are thickos. Do you? Oh well - worse things happen at sea. As a small extra, do the ovens in MHs work at the same temperature as home ovens?
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