To ensure that all 12V electronic devices work without external power, the camping battery voltage should never fall below 12V (50%).
Light
The lighting in the Camper Castle only works if the camper battery is sufficiently charged or if the camper is connected to an external power supply.
To switch on the lighting, you must first switch on the power circuit via the on-board computer:
- There are three light switches next to the entrace door:
- Ceiling lighting in dining area
- Awning light
- Ceiling lighting in kitchen
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There is a light switch under the hanging cupboard above the kitchen:
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The light switch next to the rear bed is for the ceiling light above the bed:
- In the bathroom is the switch for the bathroom light:
- The swan neck laps, that can be found in different locations, can be switched on /off by touching the back of the lamp head:
- In the trunk is a lamp as well with the switch at the front:
Sockets and USB ports:
- Each gooseneck lamp has one USB and one USB-c port:
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Next to the door in the living area are one 230V socket, one USB and one USB-c port located:
- Another 230V socket is located under the dining table:
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There are two 230V sockets on the kitchen unit:
- There is also a 230V socket in the trunk:
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.