Zig Unit Help !!!

[Littlebubba80]

Hi. I have picked up my new van today, total novice on campervans as this us my first ever!! I have no idea what this does, I am not technical in any way but have downloaded a manual for this but I am still none the wiser really - when I flick it to "car" the red light comes on and let's me turn on the lights what do the other switches do??

I realise to most T25 owners all this is extremely obvious but you've got to start somewhere I guess!!

If I have posted this on the wrong thread - apologies this only my 3rd day on the site!!

Thanks

[peteabbott]

Welcome Afraid I know very little about ZIG units but I am sure someone will be along in a while !
Pete

[peteabbott]

Oh yes, as a NEWBIE it is usual to buy everyone a drink and more importantly post up a few shots of your new purchase !
Pete

[Littlebubba80]

Thanks for the once over Pete !!

[ghost123uk]

Hi and welcome

I REALLY REALLY like the look of your camper Tho the ones taken at night without the flash are not so clear

It looks the same conversion as mine, but mine is boring white all over (all be it with a pale grey stripe).

Firstly, you "ZIG" unit is nothing complicated. It is just some switches really, and some lights to tell you the state of the battery. If the red light comes on on either position (car or van) it means the relevant battery is either dying or in need of a charge. "Car" normally refers to the main starter battery and "Van" is your leisure battery. But these vans are 20 to 30 years old and who can tell what wiring alterations have been done. You really need a multi meter ( = ~£10 from Maplins etc) and a basic understanding of 12 volt electrics to figure it all out. Like have you got a working leisure battery somewhere, and is it getting a charge when the engine is running via a split charge relay ? (etc)

There is LOTS of info about this in our wiki knowledge base, linked to at the top left of every page on here Here is a sample of some info in there about "Zig" panels = https://club8090.co.uk/wiki?ti ... =zig&go=Go" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - E D I T = I just noticed, we are a bit short of info on yours (and mine) type of Zig panel

But don't be shy of asking questions

[ghost123uk]

So that is what a rear ladder is for = a top box = where did you get it ? - (or I bet it came with the van).

I want one

[Littlebubba80]

Thanks for the info all - much appreciated.

The top box came with the van from the previous owners - I want a chrome ladder at some point - can never have too much chrome stuff !!!!!