17. The Electrical System- 12V; Auxiliary Battery Storage/Mains Inlet - Bailey Pursuit Owner's Manual

230V Mains equipment typical consumption
figures:
Fridge ............................................... .. .0.5 amps
Colour TV .............................................2.5 amps
Charger .................................................1.0 amps
Microwave ...........................................10.0 amps
Air conditioning...................................4.0 amps
Blown/convection air heating ..........8.7 amps

17. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM- 12v

Your caravan is fitted with a 12v charger as
standard. This converts the 230v AC supply
into 12v DC. This enables the 12v equipment
in the caravan to function and charges the
caravan leisure battery. A fully charged
caravan leisure battery should read 13.8 volts
on the voltmeter mounted in the control panel.
The charger is capable of charging leisure
batteries and will not overcharge.
The 12v system is designed to operate with
a leisure battery in circuit and should not be
turned on without one connected. The 12v
supply to the caravan services can be isolated
via the 12v on/off switch on the control panel.

Auxiliary Battery Storage/Mains Inlet

The battery and 230v mains inlet are located
in a special locker mounted in the side of the
caravan. The door frame has a cable recess
allowing the door to be locked when the mains
cable is connected.
This locker will accommodate a battery up to
110 amperes/hours capacity.
The battery must be placed in the tray
provided in the battery storage
compartment, and must be used at all
times.
A battery of not less than 40-50 amperes/
hours capacity is recommended. Crocodile
clips should never be used to connect the
battery, and terminals should be shrouded.
Always switch off all appliances and lamps
before disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
The battery should be secured to prevent
movement when towing.
Metal objects should not be stored in the
battery box.
Where a 12v extension is used between the
tow-car and caravan, this should not exceed 5
metres in length- minimum cable size 2.5mm
to minimise voltage drop.
DIY modifications/additions to the wiring
systems are not recommended,. Always
consult your retailer who will be pleased to
carry out such work.
Do not continuously charge the battery when
the caravan is not in use.
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