Split charging system

Post by **Dubstar** » 30 Aug 2006, 12:16

I've just purchased a 1981 Westfalia Joker and I was wondering are they supposed to have a split charge system like a Zig unit? Mine has 2 batteries on it, but I can't find any sort of Zig type charging unit anywhere, unless it's under the drivers seat. I cant get in there though, as I can't get the seat out of the way to lift up the battery flap. The electrics for the tap and water levels check don't seem to be working.

Post by **kevtherev** » 30 Aug 2006, 12:25

I'm no westy expert there are others on here who are but

"zigs" charge the batts when on hook up. does it have hook up capability?

Post by **Dubstar** » 30 Aug 2006, 12:47

Yeah, it's got an electric hookup, but I also have a Fiat 900e camper and that has a Zig unit, and that charges up when the engine is running, as well as on hook up. I was just wondering if it was a hidden item that automatically charges up a leisure battery, or if it just doesn't have one?
Strange!

Post by **Mocki** » 30 Aug 2006, 12:52

Zigs do both mains and split charge depending on what model and spec...

westys dont have a zig, just a splt charge iirc, you need to talk to Ade, he knows westys

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 30 Aug 2006, 22:59

And some very simple Zigs have nothing to do with the charging and are merely a fuse and distribution board with a couple of battery condition LEDs or a meter.