Dustmite Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) 2006 Avondale Argente. Just got the van to have odd night away. All ok but the leisure battery does not seem to be charging when I am on the move. I set off with the pointer half in the green, and 3 hours later at destination, still half in the green. What position should the main power switch be in, Van/Car/Off. Also should the big charging unit under the seat be always left on or off. cheers for any advice. Martin Edited March 3, 2014 by Dustmite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Assuming you have either the newer 13 pin plug/socket OR the double 12N and 12S sockets, it should charge with switch to car. When on site and plugged into the mains called EHU, then switch to van. When not on site, nor travelling towed by the car, then switch to off. Oh and and ask any further questions you have. And switch the big charger unit to ON to charge it from car or EHU. When on site, and charging from the mains (switch to van), we leave the charger on for the whole time on site. Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brecon Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 It is no god relying on On Board voltage indicators, they are notoriously unreliable and not calibrated. Invest in a multimeter and use that to check voltage. A 3 hour drive will put very little in the way of charge into a battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avondale4 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 if your battery is very depleted stick it on an intelligent charger at home to give it a chance . 2008 Bailey Senator Wyoming -2004 green oval Landrover discovery 2 td5-2005 Smart forfour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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