Electrics on Lunar Quasar 2 berth

bootneck248 replied on 24/05/2016 21:12

Posted on 24/05/2016 21:12

I have a 2015 Lunar "Chilgrove" ( based on Quasar) With everything switched off my fully charged 90ah  battery completely discharges in 9-10 days. (New Banner battery) , dealer says OK for modern vans, mainly caused by drain by alarm, poss radio and 12v PCB on fridge even though everything ( except alarm) is switched off, I find it odd that this could happen. Second query,  with all 12v switched on and light switch on control panel above door  "On" all lights work, with panel light switch "Off", except for two ceiling lights,  all lights are still on, therefore the main switch only operates two ceiling lights. My dealer couldn't advise. Lunar do not answer my emails. If any Quasar owners  could advise I'd be most appreciative.

Mike Greenfield replied on 25/05/2016 05:29

Posted on 25/05/2016 05:29

I have a Quaser 4 berth and when the 12v switch is off on the control panel none of the 12v appliances work.  I can't say how long the battery takes to discharge as I have it plugged into my mains at home all the time. I would say you have a faulty control panel. If it's under warrnaty take it back to the dealers if not write to the makers of the control panel you might get a better response.

ABIPete replied on 25/05/2016 07:35

Posted on 25/05/2016 07:35

Hi, I have an older 2 berth Lunar. It will drain the battery in the same time. It is the alarm and on mine the tracker even when both are turned off which will drain the battery. I fitted a 100 watt semi flexible solar panel last autumn and it has kept the battery charged up when in storage. The lights on ours are different to yours, one has a two way switch by the door.

 

spk replied on 25/05/2016 11:59

Posted on 25/05/2016 11:59

I think the main light switch does indeed only operate the two round ceiling lights. As for battery drain then yes I would say that's possible unless you turn the main 12v switch off unde the offside bed locker, black push button this will isolate all 12v systems other than alarm which should last months on its own internal battey

Wildwood replied on 25/05/2016 12:06

Posted on 25/05/2016 12:06

I have found that if I fail to switch off the master switch the battery drains very quickly so the answer is switch it off.

The switch you refer to is only for the lights near the door. The idea is that you can switch these on at the light and off at the door when going out in an evening. When you get back if it is dark you switch them back on at the door to make life easier.

bootneck248 replied on 25/05/2016 13:43

Posted on 25/05/2016 13:43

spk, I agree with your comments . I, at last , received a reply from Lunar Regional Sales Manager who states " the operation of your lights sounds correct, the two ceiling lights are mains, rest are 12v." Mmmm  no comment.  I haven't any mains lights at all on my van. 

spk replied on 25/05/2016 13:59

Posted on 25/05/2016 13:59

that is incorrect from lunar Imo.  all of the lights are 12v and the reason for the swich is presumably as wildwood says.   if you look under off side bed  is a black button turn this off when stored to isolate all 12v and pretty sure your problem will be solved otherwise power will be consumed   from various sources even though everything appears to be off.

Oneputt replied on 25/05/2016 14:07

Posted on 25/05/2016 14:07

Bootneck I brought our Ardingly from Sussex Caravans and get the impression that electrics aren't their strong point.  We don't have a problem with ours. If none of the above works  I would get a mobile technician to take a look.  

spk replied on 25/05/2016 15:11

Posted on 25/05/2016 15:11

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I have just checked and can assure you all lights incl the two round ones are 12v. You have no fault with the lights or control panel. Turn the whole 12v system off and you will be sorted.

bootneck248 replied on 25/05/2016 18:32

Posted on 25/05/2016 18:32

Spk, just popped down garden and double checked, agree with you 100%, I may well have had 12v black sw on instead of off  

One putt, Sussex Caravans  IMO the best dealer I have come across,  sales and workshop excellent, but, yes, electronics not a strong point.

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