Full Electrics but Dead Control Panel

[Gerard Saunders]

Bill thanks. I know the guys at Caravantech but they're all busy this time of year. I might well give the other guy a call. Thanks.

Out of interest, where are you? I'm just on the Hastings side of Battle.

 

[Bill_OR]

Gerard - near Fairlight.

 

[Gerard Saunders]

Ah. Not far!

 

[Gerard Saunders]

Well folks, I've taken the cover off the Calira unit tonight and discovered a large relay held shut with a cable tie. Upon removal of the tie I find two pieces of blue plastic jamming the switch closed. Doubtless the cause of my permanently live equipment!

I will contact the dealer tomorrow early and invite them to make amends before I post their details here and elsewhere.

 

[Gerard Saunders]

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[Gerard Saunders]

 

[Abacist]

Whoever did that was a rotten sod! Good PDI checking by the dealer - not!

 

[Gerard Saunders]

Indeed, PDI clearly lacking. However, I must assume they were unaware of the bodge. Habitation check was done in March by another firm and I have copy of the schedule, including control panel.

Ho hum. Easy to get wound up by these things, especially with an imminent Italian trip and no habitation electrics. I must invite them to make swift amends before things get bloody.

 

[jonandshell]

Calira don't exist anymore so spares can be difficult.
My Mother in Laws Calira integral charger packed up. I fitted a stand alone unit as the most cost effective repair.
In your case, if the panel is goosed, fitting a CBE system as a replacement might be the way to go.

 

[Gerard Saunders]

Thank you. At this stage you are speaking a foreign language to me, but this is something I might have to investigate.

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[Techno]

It should be possible to have the relay replaced
Or at least the wires diverted to a manual switch

 

[Techno]

Can only be a relay failure and must be stuck closed circuit hence the off switch having no effect,
As Dave has clarified the main switch is standard equipment.

Do I get a prize ?

 

[Gerard Saunders]

It should be possible to have the relay replaced
Or at least the wires diverted to a manual switch

Oh really? So what do you think that relay does?

 

[Techno]

I would say it is normally operated by the overdoor on/off switch to enable everything else.
As you said turning that switch off made no difference

 

[Lenny HB]

Do I get a prize ?

No, everyone knows you are a clever clogs, we would be more surprised if you didn't know the answer.

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[Gerard Saunders]

I would say it is normally operated by the overdoor on/off switch to enable everything else.
As you said turning that switch off made no difference

And yet also the gauges were all inactive, which I felt must have been part of the same issue.

 

[Techno]

And yet also the gauges were all inactive, which I felt must have been part of the same issue.

Unlikely, I think that is another fault.

 

[JockandRita]

@Gerard Saunders. Any joy with resolving the problem through the seller Gerard?

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Gerard Saunders]

Thanks for asking. They have offered to pay for any repairs. The trouble is both our local firms are busy until late August. I had a mobile auto electrician around and he put a manual switch in place of the dud relay. I still have no gauges but at least I have full 12 volt appliances and charging.

 

[JockandRita]

Thanks for asking. They have offered to pay for any repairs. The trouble is both our local firms are busy until late August. I had a mobile auto electrician around and he put a manual switch in place of the dud relay. I still have no gauges but at least I have full 12 volt appliances and charging.

Glad to read about the temporary solution Gerard, until the proper repair can be scheduled in.

Cheers,

Jock.

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[Gerard Saunders]

Thanks again. Meanwhile I shall continue to seek a Calira Verteilerbox VB60 !

 

[mjltigger]

Unlikely, I think that is another fault.

Thanks for asking. They have offered to pay for any repairs. The trouble is both our local firms are busy until late August. I had a mobile auto electrician around and he put a manual switch in place of the dud relay. I still have no gauges but at least I have full 12 volt appliances and charging.

Smart ass

 

[Lenny HB]

Give A&N Caravan services a ring, you can send the unit to them for repair.

 

[Malcolm Bolt]

Give Leisure Electronic Repairs a try. Look on the website Then give David Brannon a call on 01745 854495. He repairs all types of electronic kit down to component lever ie replacing individual components within the unit. Last week I posted a Calira charger/controller to him on Tuesday. He diagnosed various faults, replaced 19 components and posted it back. I fitted it in the van on Friday morning and joined the monkey hangers meet by tea time.
This is a one man operation butI was thrilled with the rapid service. Worth a look at his website just to see the huge range of brands he services.