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So what can you do about all of this?
Before you buy a new RV, ask the manufacturer what brand of system they are installing. If it’ s a well-known name brand with local support in Australia, you’ re probably going to get good value and high reliability.
Have a good look at the electrical system, and if it looks neat and organised, it is a good sign someone has taken pride in their work to build a reliable system. If it looks like a bird’ s nest, I would look elsewhere.
If you’ re buying a second-hand caravan, unless you know what you’ re looking for or have some knowledge of 12V electrical systems, I would have the van inspected by a qualified electrician before you head off on that lap around Australia.
When buying a second-hand caravan, always have a good look at the electrical system. If you see this, walk away or be prepared to redo it all yourself.
This is what a caravan electrical system should look like. High quality components, neat wiring all organised in conduit, proper crimps and lots of fuses and circuit breakers protecting critical parts.
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