It is a job for a real electrician[voltages above 50V ac]
PeterQ
-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 06:38:22 PM
johns said
08:13 PM May 21, 2013
Has anyone had anything to do with this problem?
The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem?
The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehicle, what could be the remedy to fix it.
The van I toe is a Coromal and has the transformer and a place to put a second battery which I do not have.
I use a 7 pin plug.
Santa said
08:59 PM May 21, 2013
Get it checked out by an auto electrician John.
Grams said
10:37 PM May 21, 2013
I agree with Santa, get the van and the plug checked out. It has to be one of them.
oldtrack123 said
01:44 AM May 22, 2013
Hi Johns
It could be any one of a number of things
A faulty lead , faulity socket on the van ,to name just two
If you have to ask the question, I would suggest you not play around with it, get a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN to check it out.
But you could try a NEW extension lead FIRST!!
One warning, do not persist in trying to use it as is
It could lead to an accident >!!
PeterQ
Scotty01 said
01:51 AM May 22, 2013
I think this has got confused somewhere! Are you talking about the 12v supply from the tow vehicle?
If I am correct it could be the wiring inside either the trailer plug on the car or the plug on the Van.They get pulled and knocked around a lot and you end up pulling wires our. maybe power feed or the earth connection.
Santa said
02:14 AM May 22, 2013
I got the impression Johns was referring to 12 volt (auto elec) however as PeterQ said if it's 240 volt then of course you need an electrician.
The OP's question was a little vague.
jules47 said
02:30 AM May 22, 2013
johns wrote:
Has anyone had anything to do with this problem?
The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem?
The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehicle, what could be the remedy to fix it.
The van I toe is a Coromal and has the transformer and a place to put a second battery which I do not have.
I use a 7 pin plug.
As he says it is a 7 pin plug - I would presume from Tug to Tow lead - so auto elec?
oldtrack123 said
03:00 AM May 22, 2013
Hi Jules yes ,rereading it, I believe he is referring to the 12V system It was the mention of a Transformer [powersupply ]that threw me
PeterQ
hammer said
03:31 AM May 22, 2013
The first place to look is the plug on the vehicle, you will need a test light for this. If you have the round type plug the wires should be as per follows.
1 Left Indicator
2 Auxiliary (this is the one that will go the the Caravan lights)
3 Earth
4 Right indicator
5 Electric brakes
6 Stop lights
7 Tail lights
Number one is at the top and go clock wise eg 2 is right of it
I would think that the wires would be a bit light to run the fridge in the van, you might be better off with a spare battery and an anderson plug to keep it charged.
You should be able to get an auto elect to fit it up for you
Cheers
johns said
07:34 PM May 23, 2013
Thanks for all the replies. I will get it checked out by an auto electrician. The reason I put on Nomads, is to see if anyone else has had this problem before I contact the sparky. As you know what there like, get six in a room and you get six different answers, and it cost you to find out there wrong. Once again thanks to all.
dorian said
04:12 PM May 25, 2013
johns wrote:
The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehicle, what could be the remedy to fix it.
What was the remedy for your "other vehicle"? Was it a fuse? Circuit breaker?
johns said
04:54 PM May 25, 2013
The other vehicle was a Falcon also. It was a company vehicle which was going to be changed, so I didn't wast the time to get it fixed as the sparky told me it was going to cost a lot
malken said
05:52 PM May 28, 2013
I have experienced problems with the lights on the van at different times and found that most times it was because one the pins had closed up. What I mean by that is the male part of the pin which has a split in it has closed a bit therefore not making correct contact when joined together. Try opening them with the blade of a knife, they only have to be opened very slightly.
cheers
mal
03_troopy said
03:18 AM May 29, 2013
johns wrote:
Thanks for all the replies. I will get it checked out by an auto electrician. The reason I put on Nomads, is to see if anyone else has had this problem before I contact the sparky. As you know what there like, get six in a room and you get six different answers, and it cost you to find out there wrong. Once again thanks to all.
Sounds like you've been eavesdropping on our workshop conversations..
HI
It is 240V
THat is not a job for an Auto electrician
It is a job for a real electrician[voltages above 50V ac]
PeterQ
-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 06:38:22 PM
Has anyone had anything to do with this problem?
The power from my plug, will no longer supply power to my van fridge or inside lights. Has anyone had this problem?
The plug I use worked ok for a couple of times, but for some reason it has stopped working now. I note I had the same problem with my other vehicle, what could be the remedy to fix it.
The van I toe is a Coromal and has the transformer and a place to put a second battery which I do not have.
I use a 7 pin plug.
Get it checked out by an auto electrician John.
Hi Johns
It could be any one of a number of things
A faulty lead , faulity socket on the van ,to name just two
If you have to ask the question, I would suggest you not play around with it, get a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN to check it out.
But you could try a NEW extension lead FIRST!!
One warning, do not persist in trying to use it as is
It could lead to an accident >!!
PeterQ
I think this has got confused somewhere! Are you talking about the 12v supply from the tow vehicle?
If I am correct it could be the wiring inside either the trailer plug on the car or the plug on the Van.They get pulled and knocked around a lot and you end up pulling wires our. maybe power feed or the earth connection.
I got the impression Johns was referring to 12 volt (auto elec) however as PeterQ said if it's 240 volt then of course you need an electrician.
The OP's question was a little vague.
As he says it is a 7 pin plug - I would presume from Tug to Tow lead - so auto elec?
Hi Jules
yes ,rereading it, I believe he is referring to the 12V system
It was the mention of a Transformer [powersupply ]that threw me
PeterQ
The first place to look is the plug on the vehicle, you will need a test light for this. If you have the round type plug the wires should be as per follows.
1 Left Indicator
2 Auxiliary (this is the one that will go the the Caravan lights)
3 Earth
4 Right indicator
5 Electric brakes
6 Stop lights
7 Tail lights
Number one is at the top and go clock wise eg 2 is right of it
I would think that the wires would be a bit light to run the fridge in the van, you might be better off with a spare battery and an anderson plug to keep it charged.
You should be able to get an auto elect to fit it up for you
Cheers
Thanks for all the replies. I will get it checked out by an auto electrician. The reason I put on Nomads, is to see if anyone else has had this problem before I contact the sparky. As you know what there like, get six in a room and you get six different answers, and it cost you to find out there wrong. Once again thanks to all.
What was the remedy for your "other vehicle"? Was it a fuse? Circuit breaker?
The other vehicle was a Falcon also. It was a company vehicle which was going to be changed, so I didn't wast the time to get it fixed as the sparky told me it was going to cost a lot
I have experienced problems with the lights on the van at different times and found that most times it was because one the pins had closed up. What I mean by that is the male part of the pin which has a split in it has closed a bit therefore not making correct contact when joined together. Try opening them with the blade of a knife, they only have to be opened very slightly.
cheers
mal
Sounds like you've been eavesdropping on our workshop conversations..