Help pkease! No 12v electrics in hab area

[bartman]

Just stopped off en route to Canterbury P&R ready for eurotunnel tomorrow. We found there was no water, pump not running. Then found that none of the lights and other stuff that's supposed to be live when the ignition is off were working. I suspect it's a relay, presumably there's one which disconnects the 12v supply to the fridge when ignition is off and at the same time allows power to the hab area - but not really sure and having looked at the collection under the bonnet I have no idea which it could be.
It's a 2002 compass avantgarde 400, engine is Peugeot 2.0 hdi.
Can anybody tell me if I am on the right track and if so which gizmo in the pic is the culprit?

 

[maingate]

It should be located under the bonnet near the bulkhead and be black in colour. There are a number of them so physically check for overheated wiring or maybe a faint buzzing sound.

 

[bartman]

It should be located under the bonnet near the bulkhead and be black in colour. There are a number of them so physically check for overheated wiring or maybe a faint buzzing sound.

Thanks I'll have another loik at the p&r. Stopped off for bottled water niw. Was wondering if the 12v stuff will work of we go on ehu?
The pic I posted is the cluster under a cover in the centre under the bonnet

 

[guerdeval]

Have you had it for a while? Are you familiar with the charger /leisure side ?

 

[maingate]

To find for sure that it is the relay you could try swapping them around. From memory they are all the same relay (you could find that out by checking the part numbers. Just remember to put them back in the original order if you have no success.

 

[bartman]

Have you had it for a while? Are you familiar with the charger /leisure side ?

We've had the van for about 9 or so years! I've added two solar panels, one soon after buying and another last year. I've also fitted a smart Victron mains charger to replace the old unit which was no more than a power supply as was usual in older vans.
This is the first time we've had a problem

To find for sure that it is the relay you could try swapping them around. From memory they are all the same relay (you could find that out by checking the part numbers. Just remember to put them back in the original order if you have no success.

Thanks, I'll have a look at them again, I suppose it's more likely that the two black ones will be the same.
Just wondering if any of our regular travellers to France (or perhaps who have a property there) would be able to recommend an auto electrician on our route. We're travelling down past the D Day beaches and on to tour Brittany

 

[bartman]

Tried swapping over the two black relays which have the same numbers, still no power. Can't see any damaged cables.
I presume that this item under its cover which is attached to the left of the relays is the split charge, judging by the thickness of the cables.

 

[bartman]

Thanks all who gave their thoughts, it's now sorted!
After a lighbulb moment I went to the switch that we never use just near the hab door - i think it's meant so that you can leave light switches in the on position and switch off as you exit the door. Then when you come back in the dark after xxx pints you don't have to stumble far to get some lights on! Anyway, it was in the off position, I think it must have got clobbered as we were loading up.
Once again, thanks for the contributions!

 

[winks]

Thanks all who gave their thoughts, it's now sorted!
After a lighbulb moment I went to the switch that we never use just near the hab door - i think it's meant so that you can leave light switches in the on position and switch off as you exit the door. Then when you come back in the dark after xxx pints you don't have to stumble far to get some lights on! Anyway, it was in the off position, I think it must have got clobbered as we were loading up.
Once again, thanks for the contributions!

Glad you're sorted. That is just the kind of thing that happens with the mains hook up breaker. Often gets fitted in a cupboard and knocked when stuff is put in.

Cheers

H