Help with electrical problems

Sounds healthy, the habitation relay in the van is closing the van's circuits down when coupled up. Designed that way to isolate nearly everything, but leaves the fridges electronics powered.

This does not affect the car's ability to recharge the van's battery, however, this feature is very rarely that effective  on most caravans. There are some high spec caravan electronic units [eg Schaudt ] that significantly aid this recharging, but I doubt Bailey spec these.

Thanks for your reply. Makes sense now you have explained things. Pity the manufacturers don't think to put simple explanations like that in their handbooks but that's too simple. I think you are correct lets hope so. 

There is one way you could possibly check if the car is charging the battery is to use a volt meter on the van battery whilst connected to the car. The relay that should be fitted will charge the car battery first then switch over to charge the van battery. This also chills the fridge.

On another note does your Pursuit have a solar panel? This will also charge the battery whilst you are on the move.

I am sure all is well, If it worked on your old van it will work on the new.

Happy caravanning..

Hi anybody out there know a good tourer electrician thank you J

Firstly it would really help if you gave CT members some idea of the area you live or are staying in. Not much use if I indicated in Northumberland and you are in the Gloucester area, for example.

Have you tried local caravan sales sites?

Particularly one that sells and  services the same make as yours.