To ensure that all 12V electronic devices work without external power, the camping battery voltage should never fall below 12V (50%).
The light in the Family Finca only works with a charged camping battery or external power connection.
Switch on the on-board computer to be able to use the lighting in the bus:
The light switches for the interior and the bathroom are located above the kitchen, under the wall cupboards by the bed in the rear and by the rear bench seat.
For the sleeping area in the roof bed, as well as at the bed in the rear, there are additional touch reading lamps with USB connection.
There are numerous power sockets and USB ports throughout the vehicle:
- 230V sockets can be found above the rear bench and above the sink.
- USB ports and 12V sockets are in the cockpit (USB Type-C), above the sink and on the reading lamps.
Please note the following:
- Do not charge any device in the driver's cab via USB when stationary. The starter battery will discharge and the engine might not start anymore!
- The 230V sockets only work with an external power connection.
- The USB ports and 12V sockets also work without an external power connection. But the camping battery must be charged.
Troubleshooting
If the power or lights do not work, there are several things you can test:
- Check the charge level of the camping battery on the on-board unit.
- Check whether the light is switched on at the on-board unit.
- With an external power source: Check whether the cable or the campsite socket is defective. Your friendly camping neighbour will probably help you out with the working cable and socket. 🥰
- In the left cupboard under the bed, check whether the RCD switches in the fuse box are pointing upwards. And whether the large, red battery main switch is switched on: