Indicator Lights Not Working

by Mark
(Rutland England)

My caravan indicator light on the near side doesn't work. The warning buzzer works as normal though but no flashing from the bulb. I have checked the bulb which seems ok. All other lights work as normal.

Firstly clean the connection and replace the bulb. If this does not work I would suggest that you check the wiring on your black plug on your caravan. You may have a loose connection. The wiring should be as follows:

1 Yellow - left indicator
2 Blue - Caravan fog light
3 White - Earth
4 Green - Right indicator
5 Brown - Right hand tail light
6 Red - Stop lights
7 Black - Left hand tail light/number plate

If you are not happy to do this yourself, you can either ask a qualified electrician or take your caravan to your local dealer and ask them to check the wiring for you.

Reverse Lights Not Working When Towing

by Urby
(Derby)

The reverse lights are not working when towing. Fault on car or caravan?

The reversing lights will only work if you have the supplementary 12S (Grey) socket fitted to your tow car. The 12N (Black) socket only operates the lights and indicators, whereas the additional 12S socket operates the refrigerator supply, reversing lights, battery charger and sensing device.

Caravan Road Lights Are Not Working Correctly

by Kirsty
(UK)

I have an Abbey GTS caravan, which when last used at the end of last season was fine, now the road lights are not working correctly, the brake lights don't come on when braking and they flash when the indicators are on, I have renewed the black plug that goes into the car tow point, but this has made no difference. The car electrics are Ok as my trailer lights work perfectly.

I would suggest that you check the wiring on your black plug on your caravan. You may have a loose connection. The wiring should be as follows:

1 Yellow - left indicator
2 Blue - Caravan fog light
3 White - Earth
4 Green - Right indicator
5 Brown - Right hand tail light
6 Red - Stop lights
7 Black - Left hand tail light/number plate

If you are not happy to do this yourself, you can either ask a qualified electrician or take your caravan to your local dealer and ask them to check the wiring for you.

Caravan Interior Lights Do Not Work

My caravan interior lights and fridge do not work. There is definitely power in the caravan as the sockets work. Not sure what to do! Can anyone help? Best regards, Richard Wild


The first thing to do is to check your fuses in the fuse box. If any are blown change them like for like. If you find nothing wrong with the fuse, I would advise that you ask your local dealer to have a look.

My Lights Blew

by Ste
(Liverpool)

My lights blew in caravan and now won't work. I have changed the bulbs and the fuse. The water pump works off battery ok but lights won't. Its an ABI Monza Mk2.

Not sure of the wiring system for the ABI Monza, but you might find that there is an in-line 15A fuse that needs replacing. If you follow the wires from the positive terminal (red) on your caravan battery you should find it. Once you have found it, replace it with a new one and see if that works.

Has anyone out there got any suggestion to help?

Hobby 690 Caravan Lighting

by Ali
(England)

Our main ceiling light in our caravan has started blowing the fuse, and I can't locate a wiring plan. Can anyone possibly help with this please? Thanks, Ali.



Your best bet would be to contact Hobby caravans direct. On their website you will find a telphone number and their email details. Their website address is www.hobbycaravansuk.co.uk

Lighting Problem

We have bought a 1980's Elddis caravan and have the following problem - All the inside plug sockets work but not the lights and we don't know why. Please can you help.



Firstly check that the 12V switch is on the ON position on your control panel. If that does not work, find your fuse box and check the light fuses and change if necessary (like for like).

Nearside Caravan Lights

I have no nearside lights at all that come on in my caravan. I have checked fuses in the caravan and connection from car and all seems good. Have 12 volts coming into caravan but only about 4 to offside lights and less as you work your way around the caravan! Any ideas please? Thanks.


If as you say, all the fuses and connections are ok, I would advise that you check the actual bulbs on each light and change them if need be. If this is not the problem, ask your dealer to check your electrics at your annual service.

Awning Light

I have a 1997 abi dalesman and I would like to know how the awning light cover comes off, as it has no visible screws.


If it is the same as my old Monza, it should just prise off. You must be very careful when doing this as they can be quite brittle.

Interior Lights Not Working - Elddis Wisp

by Robert Boettcher
(Salisbury)

I have just upgraded to an Elddis Wisp 450ct, which is my second caravan and I am still very much a novice. I have found the interior lights do not work with the switch in it's central position with the caravan on 240v hookup. However if I move the switch to caravan battery they do work. Is this working correctly by design or should I be looking for a faulty fuse. THANK YOU for any advice in advance. Robbie


your lights in the caravan should run off the 12v system (i.e off the battery).