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 Couple Cottage Offroad (Hymer Grand Canyon) only works when the camping battery is charged or when an external power supply is connected.
The on-board computer must be switched on for the light to work. You will find it above the rear-view mirror:
The light switches for the interior and the wet cell are located on the front side of the kitchen counter and above the sink:
The light strips in the bedroom and above the dining area can also be operated and dimmed directly via the button on the side:
The living area has a blue light to make it easier to move around when all the lights are off.
There are numerous power sockets and USB ports throughout the vehicle:
- There are 4 230V sockets in Couple Cottage Offroad: at the entrance next to the step switch, to the left of the fridge, above the fridge, above the inside table and one in the toilet.
- In the living area there are two 12V sockets: one above the table and one above the fridge. You will also find USB and 12V sockets in the cockpit area.
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 light or the plugs have no power on the 230V sockets despite sufficient battery or external power source, please check in the left cupboard under the bed:
- Whether the RCD switches are pointing upwards:
- Whether the main battery switch is switched on. If it is green at the top, it is switched on:
If the 230 V sockets do not work even though the car is connected to an external power source, you can check the following:
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- Open the boot lid
- Remove the camping chairs from their mountings.
- Open the door where the extra toilet cassette is stored.
- There you will find the reverse switch. It has a small switch that makes the electricity flow through the car. Turn it to the ON position: