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Calira charger on Knaus

 ·  Posted: 09.01.2015  ·  #1
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I have a factory fitted Calira system on my 1998 Knaus. It charges 2 leisure batteries with no issues. Does anyone know if the unit is normally wired to trickle charge the starter battery also when on EHU?
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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2015  ·  #2
Mine does
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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2015  ·  #3
I also have an Knaus and yes it does, according to an electronic engineer they are one of the more intelligent chargers in what they do and how they do it (so I was told!) they charge all leisure batteries and feed the starter battery and do it while on the move and via EHU.

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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2015  ·  #4
Our last van was the same as Johns with the clabri charger. It also kept the vehicle battery charged on EHU
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 ·  Posted: 09.01.2015  ·  #5
thanks. no problems just curious. I dont have a manual. I suppose ill check with a meter on the starter tomorrow and check for sure. it seems like a good charging system but I only got her 2 mth ago so am still finding syuff out.
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 ·  Posted: 10.01.2015  ·  #6
My Adria does it as well and also won't allow the engine battery to be drained.
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 ·  Posted: 10.01.2015  ·  #7
I might have a booklet on it, I will look at sometime over the weekend and if so I will scan it and email you a copy
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 ·  Posted: 12.01.2015  ·  #8
thanks guys, a manual would be great controller but dont go to any major hassle. PM me if you have one and maybe u could email it? Thanks
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