Who has a hymer b class 2002 -2006 ? Help required.

[Northernraider]

The fist picture of my control box was the same after 5 mins running. I take it one it gets to 80% it will drop amps to battery I’m on a sprinter base so different beast underneath. But all the rest is same as you nearly

Yeah i mean there might be a difference in alternator output but otherwise the same system ...
Theres definitely something not right with mine its just pinpointing what it is.

But thanks for the info every little helps

 

[airwave]

a&n still insists my battery bank is too big

Just chip in here mate , a&n will say that . For mine , a 99 , they reckon on 160-180ah depending on whether it's an early 16 amp version , or the later 18 amp . They also recommend leaving some spare to allow the starter battery to have a share . An example , my EBL99 , is an early 16 amp , so my maximum battery bank is 160amp , the 10x rule . However they recommend a battery of 140ah , and allow 20amps for the starter battery . If your more than 10x over your charging capability , your over sized . That means many on fun in the eyes of a&n are over sized , yet they seem to cope just fine . However i will add they also reckon with an oversized battery bank your risk of EBL failure , is much increased . Now i can't comment on that , but you are the first , i've heard of in a while , should it prove to be the EBL . Just for the record starting mine , i go straight to full load , about 13.6 , no matter how long i've been stood . But it should be noted i've only got an 80ah battery with a 90 ah starter , and yes that is correct .

 

[Northernraider]

Just chip in here mate , a&n will say that . For mine , a 99 , they reckon on 160-180ah depending on whether it's an early 16 amp version , or the later 18 amp . They also recommend leaving some spare to allow the starter battery to have a share . An example , my EBL99 , is an early 16 amp , so my maximum battery bank is 160amp , the 10x rule . However they recommend a battery of 140ah , and allow 20amps for the starter battery . If your more than 10x over your charging capability , your over sized . That means many on fun in the eyes of a&n are over sized , yet they seem to cope just fine . However i will add they also reckon with an oversized battery bank your risk of EBL failure , is much increased . Now i can't comment on that , but you are the first , i've heard of in a while , should it prove to be the EBL . Just for the record starting mine , i go straight to full load , about 13.6 , no matter how long i've been stood . But it should be noted i've only got an 80ah battery with a 90 ah starter , and yes that is correct .

Yes pretty much what he told me ...i have an 18 amp ebl and my leisure batteries are 2x 100ah and then the starter which I think is 120ah

But as you say most of the people who have solar etc are over that.

Most of my charging comes from my solar and engine ( if it worked)
I'd prefer not to use EHU if I can avoid it.

But at the same time a&n also state the shaudt chargers are the best out there and there's no need for additional battery to battery chargers etc .

He also seemed to think that 6amps from engine was normal which by other peoples comments above it clearly isn't

So while I've no doubt the guy knows his stuff I do think he goes by the book and not what seems to be the norm.

 

[Lenny HB]

As I have said many times a too bigger battery bank on an EBL is only a problem if you constantly run your batteries very low and charge from EHU.
My hab batteries are 3 x 78 a/h gel's I only have the standard 18 amp charger. Most of my charging it via solar.

The 6 amp engine charging rate is only normal on Brit built vans where they use undersized wiring.

 

[Northernraider]

As I have said many times a too bigger battery bank on an EBL is only a problem if you constantly run your batteries very low and charge from EHU.
My hab batteries are 3 x 78 a/h gel's I only have the standard 18 amp charger. Most of my charging it via solar.

The 6 amp engine charging rate is only normal on Brit built vans where they use undersized wiring.

Yep to be honest im hoping that with the new solar controller I fitted and the new panel arriving on Friday (so I have 220w solar instead of the 120w and an old 80w thats donkeys old ) that I will get a much better input even in winter .....i can but hope.
The engine charge is a back up.

I'm not actually a heavy power user ...with TV, heating and a couple of lights I generally use 10-15amps in a night ....i just need that to be replaced daily

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