Hymer s660 shunt

[Deleted member 13867]

Glad you got a result. Halogen bulbs do make you wince when you see the current they draw. LED's rule
Just as an idea of the current we use in winter. TV, Lighting and Erberspatcher on low fan setting less than 3.5 amp this is total current draw inluding the small current used by the fridge and water heater (even though they are gas appliences they do use a bit of current)
Dave

 

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These aren't even halogen, they are the old style bayonet bulbs like you use on brake lights..... astonishing consumption compared to the LEDs, I've already put a strip of them in the bathroom to replace the bulbs in the vanity unit there. They use next to nothing.

I had been thinking about doubling up batteries but I don't think I'll need to once I sort the lighting. We aren't the type to stay in one spot for long, especially if there's no hookup. We like the travelling around.

 

[Deleted member 967]

I fitted a LPG tank on My van below the water tank. This released the space in the gas locker and I fitted 3 x 110Ah batteries in there. The leads were fed across the chassis from the existing leisure battery wiring points in the battery box under the drivers seat.

I got LED bulbs to fit in the holders in the vanity unit. These have the same fitting as the originals.

Peter Hambilton obtained and fitted a new 240v fridge element for us. The model is an RM275

The crap in the gas burner is a regular problem. They should have used stainless for the fridge flue to prevent the flaking rust. Ours in on 90% on gas and we still have the rust problem annually.

It seems like we are having all the same problems.

John

 

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I fitted a LPG tank on My van below the water tank. This released the space in the gas locker and I fitted 3 x 110Ah batteries in there. The leads were fed across the chassis from the existing leisure battery wiring points in the battery box under the drivers seat.

I got LED bulbs to fit in the holders in the vanity unit. These have the same fitting as the originals.

Peter Hambilton obtained and fitted a new 240v fridge element for us. The model is an RM275

The crap in the gas burner is a regular problem. They should have used stainless for the fridge flue to prevent the flaking rust. Ours in on 90% on gas and we still have the rust problem annually.

It seems like we are having all the same problems.

John

Yes, the same things are cropping up.

I would like to get an lpg tank and fill the gas locker with batteries, I can't stretch to that right now though.

Thanks for the fridge model number, I thought it was judging by the pictures of others etc, but it's good to have confirmation.

Alex

 

[Siimplyloco]

So finally an update.

I replaced the meter with the new one after pulling the shunt out and covering it in heatshrink to prevent possible shorts when removing the fuse box.
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Hi. Please tell how much did the new meter cost, and was it from Brownhills? I might just put my hand in my pocket, just this once.....
Thanks
John

 

[Perry]

Right, I've found mine, I guess it's the original.
I have taken some pictures.
It appears to be fine on mine, It measures a resistance of 0.3ohms.

I'm just waiting for my replacement ammeter, before I fit it I'm going to do a thorough check of the circuit board and all the connections before wiring it in and firing it up.

Fingers crossed, I'll let you know.

Hi, I know this is an old post, but where did you get your replacement Ammeter from?
Cheers,

 

[Perry]

Replacement Ammeter

Hi,
Where did you buy your replacement Ammeter from?
Thanks,

 

[lumberjack]

S660 Shunt burnt out

Hi,
I have read this thread.
I was tightening a nut behind the dashboard the spanner touched a large positive wire and the shunt just burnt out, the heavy wire between the two connecters at the back of the fuse board.
The ammeter never worked so do I need the shunt?.

 

[Deleted member 967]

Hi,
I have read this thread.
I was tightening a nut behind the dashboard the spanner touched a large positive wire and the shunt just burnt out, the heavy wire between the two connecters at the back of the fuse board.
The ammeter never worked so do I need the shunt?.

No you don't. If the ammeter wasn't working it was probably faulty anyway. I have the replacement from Hymer but couldn't find any way to fit it. The original horseshoe shunt is no longer available.

 

[lumberjack]

solved shunt issue

Hi, I solved the problem all up and working. The shunt is no longer available from Hymer ( I have found one for sale on the internet I have requested them to know if it will fit 89 S660 ) I simply replaced the shunt with a length 3 inches approx of 6mm2 wire and removed fuse no 6 as it feeds the meter that is the amp meter which is realy a volt meter. It would be possible to make a shunt knowing the needs of the meter, I have lived without the meter this long I have no need for it.
Thanks.