Hi Guys
We just returned from the maiden trip in our brand new 17.56-1. We went to RACV Inverloch for 2 nights just to test things out before heading further afield. The park itself was awesome and we cant wait to go back again (we booked for the April school holidays).
We did experience a couple of issues. We checked the lights, etc as the last job before leaving home and it appeared the electric brakes weren't working. There was no humming noise from the hubs and the digital readout on the controller was not changing with the application of the brakes. I went for a test drive and the electric brakes weren't working. A few phones calls later, I took the tug in to the place that fitted the electric brakes (after unhitching, etc) and it turned out there was a loose wire. We drove to the park without a problem (although it was a few hours later than expected).
The second issue happened on the was back today. Once again we were checking the lights, etc just before leaving. This time the brake lights weren't working. I have a very limited knowledge of these things but I unplugged and plugged, checked fuses in the van, unplugged and plugged. The indicators and tail lights on the van were working. The brake lights on the tug were working (2010 Territory). As far as we know the brake lights were working on the way to the park (they certainly were when we left home anyway).
There happened to be a sparky staying at the site next to ours and he had a look. There was 12V to the plug on the car when the brake was applied. We undid a few screws and gained access to the wires inside the van plug and I think there was a drop in voltage when the brakes were applied, but I'm not sure what's supposed to happen.
We rang the RACV from the resort (haha), but they didn't want anything to do with a caravan. We rang Jayco Roadside Assist and they were no help at all.
Can anyone help with some suggestions on the possible cause and how to fix?
Thanks very much.
We just returned from the maiden trip in our brand new 17.56-1. We went to RACV Inverloch for 2 nights just to test things out before heading further afield. The park itself was awesome and we cant wait to go back again (we booked for the April school holidays).
We did experience a couple of issues. We checked the lights, etc as the last job before leaving home and it appeared the electric brakes weren't working. There was no humming noise from the hubs and the digital readout on the controller was not changing with the application of the brakes. I went for a test drive and the electric brakes weren't working. A few phones calls later, I took the tug in to the place that fitted the electric brakes (after unhitching, etc) and it turned out there was a loose wire. We drove to the park without a problem (although it was a few hours later than expected).
The second issue happened on the was back today. Once again we were checking the lights, etc just before leaving. This time the brake lights weren't working. I have a very limited knowledge of these things but I unplugged and plugged, checked fuses in the van, unplugged and plugged. The indicators and tail lights on the van were working. The brake lights on the tug were working (2010 Territory). As far as we know the brake lights were working on the way to the park (they certainly were when we left home anyway).
There happened to be a sparky staying at the site next to ours and he had a look. There was 12V to the plug on the car when the brake was applied. We undid a few screws and gained access to the wires inside the van plug and I think there was a drop in voltage when the brakes were applied, but I'm not sure what's supposed to happen.
We rang the RACV from the resort (haha), but they didn't want anything to do with a caravan. We rang Jayco Roadside Assist and they were no help at all.
Can anyone help with some suggestions on the possible cause and how to fix?
Thanks very much.
