Too little info to even try a diagnosis Sandra.
If the house trips out it's likely to be an earth problem but not knowing how long it's been off it could be anything. I would start at the van cable and make sure it's OK.
First thing I would do is like Ray try a different EHU lead. Last time I had that problem it was the lead. Next would be rodents chewing van electrics. I hope its the former.
Agreed, check the wire first just in case water has got in at either end, or rodents have bitten through anywhere.
The flat battery may indicate it has been off for some time - generally vehicle batteries will last a couple of weeks from disconnection, longer if solar panels can keep it topped up - but that is obviously weather dependent.
I hope that you (or Albert) can work out what has happened. You may need a new vehicle battery as once flat there may be damage to the plates.
Looks like has his work schedule set out for the next few days, but do keep us informed, if we can offer ad ice, many of us will obviously do so, although for most of us it can only be as an “informed amateur” on a “we’ve been there and found this” type basis.
I am sure Albert as every thing under control at the monent you dont need any of the three vehicles what he needs now is to be pampered pour him a glass of wine and one for you and relax tomorrow is another day
We have a BatteryMaster unit in our MH and our solar panels DO keep both sets of batteries charged.
We found that if the alarm was switched on, the vehicle battery would last around 2 - 3 weeks, if it was off then battery would last longer, around 4 weeks. Things like the clock on the dashboard continue to drain current.
The BatteryMaster is very easy to install - from memory, three wires plus locating where to put the small solid state box so it can be seen, as there is an LED on it to indicate that it is working.
As the van has taken root on the drive the problem has been consigned to the back burner for the moment
Unless Alberts eye improves he cant drive it anyway , it’s taking a long time post op and he’s turned his attention to the gardens
If he is unable to get his license back we will reverse it back to 3.5 , which may be wise anyway if we decide to sell
When Shadow goes I think we would fancy a smaller van which will make parking nearer to amenities easier as both of us are struggling with mobility now
I gathered that lol. It's just that I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the Truma hot water heater switch being left on and when hooked up it tripped as there was no water in the system.
It happened around 2yr ago and everything still working. It tripped house breaker instantly so all was good. I was suggesting that may have been what happened to original post. 🙂👍
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