Flat battery - does it charge on hookup?

[lamach76]

I’ve just realised I left my lights on when I parked up. Now my MH won’t start. I’m currently on hookup. Will this put charge into my vehicle battery? On the panel I have vehicle/split/leisure. Both the vehicle and leisure voltage is in the green. Should I flick the switch to vehicle overnight to get charge in it?

 

[Tombola]

Yes give it a boost on vehicle and check the voltage rises when you switch it on to confirm it's charging

 

[Swifter]

Yes as Tombola said this should work perfectly . Well done for spotting the problem before you try and drive off

 

[lamach76]

Great stuff, thanks. I’ve switched it to vehicle, I’ll leave it overnight on hookup and hope for the best in the morning. Otherwise I’ll be going door knocking with my jump leads! Lol

 

[Landy Andy]

Make sure the battery is in a state of good charge before starting, and be cautious of jumping it, otherwise it can damage some of the ecu’s. This is a known issue on the Ducato’s

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[lamach76]

All good this morning. Van starts first turn off the key, voltage goes through the roof!! Lol. Thanks everyone.