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 Cozy Cottage only works if the camping battery is charged or if an external power supply is connected.
You must first switch on the on-board computer next to the door:
The light switches for the interior are located next to the door, above the sink and in the bed area:
The small, black switch for the small lamps is located directly at the base of the lamp:
Sockets and connections
- You will find the 230V sockets next to the entrance door, next to the fridge, at the head of the bed and in the trunk.
- The USB ports and the 12V sockets can be found in various places in the living area, e.g. on the underside of the wall unit. The sockets in the driver's cabin should only be used while driving, otherwise the starter battery may discharge.
Please note the following:
- When stationary, do not charge any device in the driver's cab via USB. The starter battery will discharge and the engine may not start!
- 230V sockets: only work with an external power connection
- USB ports and 12V sockets: work without an external power connection, with a charged camping battery (always keep it above 50% or 12V).
- With a full battery, you can be self-sufficient for 1-2 days without a power connection, depending on usage. Then you need to drive for a while to recharge the battery or connect your camper to an external power source.
- 🚗 Slow driving & short distances → hardly any battery charge
- 🛣️ Long drives on motorways → better charge, but takes several hours
- 🔋 The starter battery is charged first, then the camping battery.
- ⚠️ Driving alone is often not enough to fully charge the camping battery.
- 🔌 Recommendation: charge externally every 48 hours to avoid energy shortages (especially at night 💤).
- Don't forget to unplug the power cable before driving off! For some models, you need to press the blue lever next to the plug downwards.
Troubleshooting
If the power or light is not working, you can test various things:
- Check whether the board unit is switched on.
- Check the charge level of the camping battery on the board unit.
- With an external power source: Check whether the cable or the campsite socket is faulty. Your friendly camping neighbor will probably be able to help you out with the working cable and socket. 🥰
- Whether the main battery switch is switched on. You will find this under the passenger seat:
When connected to an external power supply
If you are connected to an external power supply (230V) and are experiencing problems, please check whether the RCD or another of the 230V fuses has blown.
The RCD in the Cozy Cottage is located under the oven.
It is located in the white plastic box behind the flap. It must be flipped up for it to work: