GC unit under seat

[Phil Dub]

Does anyone KNOW what the black unit under the GC passenger seat is .

 

[Mr T]

Does anyone KNOW what the black unit under the GC passenger seat is .

Battery charger for the leisure battery.

 

[Phil Dub]

Thanks. That figures why it gets warm.

 

[majorminor]

Battery charger for the leisure battery.

so that unit is only powered when connected to shore power?

 

[Mr T]

so that unit is only powered when connected to shore power?

Yes it is a mains battery charger for the leisure battery.

 

[G-A-R-Y]

Yes it is a mains battery charger for the leisure battery.

And engine too on mine.

 

[majorminor]

OK Mr T perhaps you can answer one more for me - is the solar panel hard wired to leisure battery for charging or is there an electronic charging control circuit overseeing that aspect?

 

[Mr T]

OK Mr T perhaps you can answer one more for me - is the solar panel hard wired to leisure battery for charging or is there an electronic charging control circuit overseeing that aspect?

There is a Votronic MPPT in the electrical cupboard at the rear, this manages the solar.