Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) Please help...two nurses on tour at present! All electrics were working. I put the extracter fan on then the radio, lights, fan tv booster and water pump wont work. Plug sockets and tv work but now poor reception as no booster. fridge is working. Electric fuse box all correct...no buttons off. On master switch...please help...... Edited July 24, 2020 by Caroline and Rosie Poor grammer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 You give very few details for us to go on, age and type of van etc. It sounds like you have blown one of the 12v fuses. Do the interior lights work? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtepete Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) Sorry to hear about your problem. I am sure someone can assist you on this forum. I would suspect it is a fuse(s) Edited July 24, 2020 by gtepete 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thanks. As soon as I switched the fan on it was like a fuse blew. How do I change the fuse? I'm in a compass rambler 2007 2 berth. The interior lights dont work. 11 minutes ago, Stevan said: You give very few details for us to go on, age and type of van etc. It sounds like you have blown one of the 12v fuses. Do the interior lights work? Thank you. The interior lights dont work now. It all happened after I turned the extractor fan on...it was like a fuse had blown. I'm in a compass rambler two berth 2007. I have spare fuses. How do I change the fuse please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I think your best bet at this stage of the evening, is probably to call upon one of your "neighbours" - I'm sure they would be very willing to help. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Its getting late...can anyone help us with advice please??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lost in the wilderness Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Is any 12v stuff working? If not, I would suspect the main fuse that is buried somewhere between battery and fuse board. before changing it, make sure to turn off the extractor. It may not be the extractor that’s faulty, but as it caused the problem, it’s a fair bet. Please keep us updated 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Five caravans on the campsite and noone knows how to help.... 5 minutes ago, Lost in the wilderness said: Is any 12v stuff working? If not, I would suspect the main fuse that is buried somewhere between battery and fuse board. before changing it, make sure to turn off the extractor. It may not be the extractor that’s faulty, but as it caused the problem, it’s a fair bet. Please keep us updated Thank you.....I'm switched off and rooting for the fuse board! I've taken the battery out but cannot find a fuse board. We will keep all electric off until the morning and ask the site owner for help. Thank you anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lockin Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Main battery fuse is likely to be just behind the battery box usually underneath one of the front seats 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thank you Lockin.....I have now found all the fuses.........I dont know which is the main fuse.....there are lots of separate fuses for all the different things in the caravan. Shall I replace the extracter fan 10v fuse in the morning as this was what caused the problem....or do I need to search for a main fuse?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WispMan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 You need to find the blown fuse. Sometimes you can hold them up to a bright light and see a break in the wire inside. Better still is to use a multimeter 1 Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Caroline and Rosie said: Thank you Lockin.....I have now found all the fuses.........I dont know which is the main fuse.....there are lots of separate fuses for all the different things in the caravan. Shall I replace the extracter fan 10v fuse in the morning as this was what caused the problem....or do I need to search for a main fuse?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, WispMan said: You need to fi d the blown fuse. Sometimes you can hold them up to a bright light and see a break in the wife inside. Better still is to use a multimeter You are a genius!!! THANK YOU!! I held them to the light and found the light socket fuse had blown. I swapped the 5v fuse from the fire and all is working. THANK YOU SO MUCH XXX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JanandJay Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Lets hope it doesn't get cold 1 Quote Lunar Solaris 1 Limited Edition Hopefully Behind A BMW 520D MSport Touring. ... ***** Jack of all Trades. ... Master of None ***** Link to post Share on other sites
Lockin Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Excellent news 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 It was ignition fuse not lights.....but I have spoken too soon....because now none of the plug sockets work....but we now have pumped water and light! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WispMan Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 My invoice is on its way to you but there is good news. I've only added 5% VAT The plug sockets work off circuit breakers which will be near the fuses but look like switches. They break the mains voltage. Fi d one that is down instead of up. Or t'other way round 1 Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to post Share on other sites
Lockin Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Assuming you mean the 240 volt sockets check your circuit breakers, usually in the same place as the fuses. If one is pointing down it has tripped 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JanandJay Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The lights are 12 volt off the battery and the sockets are 240 v. off the mains 1 Quote Lunar Solaris 1 Limited Edition Hopefully Behind A BMW 520D MSport Touring. ... ***** Jack of all Trades. ... Master of None ***** Link to post Share on other sites
Caroline and Rosie Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 You should see us.....its like a comedy sketch! Trip switch now up and all is working wahooooo! Thank you for all your help xxx 5 minutes ago, WispMan said: My invoice is on its way to you but there is good news. I've only added 5% VAT The plug sockets work off circuit breakers which will be near the fuses but look like switches. They break the mains voltage. Fi d one that is down instead of up. Or t'other way round We can start our holiday now whoopie ! ! If you ever need an injection or leg ulcer dressing......you know where to come.xxxx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Caroline and Rosie said: Its getting late...can anyone help us with advice please??? Post deleted, as you are now up and running. Is this your first time away in this particular caravan, or have you used it many times before without fault? Edited July 24, 2020 by Guest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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