Coachman VIP with Truma Solar setup overcharging

ClubMemberD41A2DB66C replied on 26/04/2019 23:00

Posted on 26/04/2019 23:00

Has anyone noticed the control panel on a VIP 2019 range with a Truma Solar panel indicating a high Battery charge level.
During a sunny day my 460 2019 indicates 15V which is very high? But when the fuse is removed from the regulator the battery voltage drops to 13.2v. measured at the battery? and replicated on the control panel.
What does your control panel show on a sunny day?

ClubMemberD41A2DB66C replied on 06/01/2020 20:28

Posted on 06/01/2020 20:28

Hi

Not really, but I have changed the controller myself after contacting the unit manufacturer and also the control panel. Both Coachman and my dealer were stumped.

Then on my first service the battery failed, only 9 months old. The dealer refused to replace it? On pushing he gave me a as near new Banner better quality unit to that supplied. That seems to have reduced the problem but it is winter.

In the end I turned off the warnings.

Only in the caravan industry could one be treated like this and I am a 30 year+ caravan owner.

Peter

Pops H replied on 07/01/2020 17:04

Posted on 07/01/2020 17:04

Hi Peter

Thanks for the update.  I am returning my caravan to the dealer for further tests next month.  If I have any success I will let you know the outcome.

EmilysDad replied on 26/01/2023 08:16

Posted on 26/01/2023 08:16

how is it that a thread with its most recent post that was 3 years ago is at the top of the 'caravans' section?!?!

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